John McCain, War Hero, Senator, Presidential Contender, Dies at 81 Video

Chris K · 08-26-18, 05:08 AM

Quote:

John S. McCain, the proud naval aviator who climbed from depths of despair as a prisoner of war in Vietnam to pinnacles of power as a Republican congressman and senator from Arizona and a two-time contender for the presidency, died on Saturday at his home in Arizona. He was 81.

According to a statement from his office, Mr. McCain died at 4:28 p.m. local time. He had suffered from a malignant brain tumor, called a glioblastoma, for which he had been treated periodically with radiation and chemotherapy since its discovery in 2017.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/25/o...cain-dead.html

Thank you for your service Sir.

Eichhörnchen · 08-26-18, 05:13 AM

Wow... shocking news for sure. I had no idea he'd even been unwell

Reece · 08-26-18, 05:31 AM

Yes it is a shock, I quite liked him, I didn't know he was that old either!!

R.I.P. Sir.

Chris K · 08-26-18, 05:33 AM

Post and this is done,link http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...28628&page=352

Sorry my wrong to post, I should have understood that it was in US Tread.

Jimbuna · 08-26-18, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris K

Sorry my wrong to post, I should have understood that it was in US Tread.

No problem, the gentleman deserves a thread of his own.

Jimbuna · 08-26-18, 05:53 AM

Quote:

The son and grandson of Navy admirals, Mr McCain was a fighter pilot during the war in Vietnam. When his plane was shot down, he spent more than five years as a prisoner of war.

While in the custody of his captors, he suffered torture that left him with lasting disabilities.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45312217

One of a very few politicians I felt empathy and respect for.

Blue Skies Sir

~SALUTE~

u crank · 08-26-18, 06:16 AM

R.I.P. Senator McCain.

Eichhörnchen · 08-26-18, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris K

Post and this is done,link http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...28628&page=352

Sorry my wrong to post, I should have understood that it was in US Tread.

No, you are not wrong to post, Chris. As Jim says, Senator McCain deserves his own thread

Skybird · 08-26-18, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris K

Post and this is done,link http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...28628&page=352

Sorry my wrong to post, I should have understood that it was in US Tread.

Quatsch, never mind!

Tought about this option myself, too.

Jimbuna · 08-26-18, 07:27 AM

IIRC it was only yesterday or the day before that the news channels were reporting he had decided not to undergo any further medical treatment so I can only presume he knew the end was near.

Bilge_Rat · 08-26-18, 07:45 AM

A great person, would have made an excellent President.

RIP sir.

kraznyi_oktjabr · 08-26-18, 08:25 AM

I knew about his medical condition and age but this was still shocking news for me. Senator McCain was one of very few politicians I truly respected.

R.I.P. Sir.

~SALUTE~

Mr Quatro · 08-26-18, 10:02 AM

John McCain's daughter Meghan McCain's good by letter

https://ijr.com/2018/08/1118979-megh...n-john-mccain/

Meghan McCain
✔
@MeghanMcCain
I love you forever - my beloved father @SenJohnMcCain

5:41 PM - Aug 25, 2018

Quote:

My father, United States Senator John McCain III, departed this life today.

I was with my father at his end, as he was with me at my beginning. In the thirty-three years we shared together, he raised me, taught me, corrected me, comforted me, encouraged me, and supported me in all things. He loved me, and I loved him. He taught me how to live. His love and his care, ever present, always unfailing, took me from a girl to a woman — and he showed me what it is to be a man.

All that I am is thanks to him. Now that he is gone, the task of my lifetime is to live up to his example, his expectations, and his love.

My father's passing comes with sorrow and grief for me, my mother, for my brothers, and for my sisters. He was a great fire who burned bright, and we lived in his light and warmth for so very long. We know that his flame lives on, in each of us. The days and years to come will not be the same without my dad — but they will be good days, filled with life and love, because of the example he lived for us.

Your prayers, for his soul and for our family, are sincerely appreciated.

My father is gone, and I miss him as only an adoring daughter can. But in this loss, and in this sorrow, I take comfort in this: John McCain, hero of the republic and to his little girl, wakes today to something more glorious than anything on this earth. Today the warrior enters his true and eternal life, greeted by those who have gone before him, rising to meet the Author of All Things.

'The dream is ended: this is the morning.'

Dowly · 08-26-18, 10:04 AM

Ouch, that was quick.

RIP

Gargamel · 08-26-18, 06:20 PM

I may lean left, and he may have been on the right, but he was one of the good guys. He will be missed.

08-26-18, 05:13 AM	#2
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,375 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Wow... shocking news for sure. I had no idea he'd even been unwell __________________

08-26-18, 05:31 AM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,694 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Yes it is a shock, I quite liked him, I didn't know he was that old either!! R.I.P. Sir. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

08-26-18, 06:16 AM	#7
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,744 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	R.I.P. Senator McCain. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

08-26-18, 07:27 AM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,477 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	IIRC it was only yesterday or the day before that the news channels were reporting he had decided not to undergo any further medical treatment so I can only presume he knew the end was near. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-26-18, 07:45 AM	#11
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,855 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	A great person, would have made an excellent President. RIP sir. __________________

08-26-18, 05:33 AM	#4
Chris K Gunner Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 95 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Post and this is done,link http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...28628&page=352 Sorry my wrong to post, I should have understood that it was in US Tread.

08-26-18, 08:25 AM	#12
kraznyi_oktjabr Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Republiken Finland Posts: 1,803 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I knew about his medical condition and age but this was still shocking news for me. Senator McCain was one of very few politicians I truly respected. R.I.P. Sir. ~SALUTE~ __________________ You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. - Dr. House

08-26-18, 10:04 AM	#14
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Ouch, that was quick. RIP

08-26-18, 06:20 PM	#15
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	I may lean left, and he may have been on the right, but he was one of the good guys. He will be missed. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.