Tuesday, 03 November 2009
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USS New York
Mostly, I'm a peacenik. I grew up in the 60's and 70's and I embraced that part of the hippie message. Doan wan no war, man. I have a temper, but have been able to not let it control me by the grace of God (my kids could tell you some stories
but I'm getting better in my advancing years
). I come from a long line of preachers and/or farmers. Very few soldiers. I think I'm the direct descendant of a soldier in the War of 1812. I know I'm a direct descendant of a soldier in the Battle of San Jacinto that won Texas her independence - one Henry Harrison "Hawk" Witherspoon cool name for a soldier/wagon driver.Mostly, I want us as a nation to pursue peace, not at the expense of justice, but at the expense of most everything else.
Mostly, I trust whoever is President to make those tough calls for us and I don't envy that job...
Point is, I'm all about peace and love and such and not so much about bombs and guns and flak jackets. But when I saw these pics of the USS New York, I was very proud and moved. I can't think of a better way to use 7½ tons of steel salvaged from the terrorist-destroyed World Trade Center than this fierce weapon of war. God bless all the ships at sea and God bless those that decide how we use them and God bless America.
The Sniper told me about the launching so I looked it up on the World Wide Internetz.
Ain't this a cool sight?
AU~out
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Comments (7)
Its a very cool way for this country to not let terrorist win! That is really a very cool photo of this mighty vessel! God bless America!!!
My younger brother designed the computer systems that operate that ship and guide it. He said that it was a very moving experience for him, especially since he has four nephews who are in the military.
I love that photo!
Yes sir, it is a cool ship!
NICE! Trust me when I say that our military members would rather be on humanitarian missions than combat. It's what floats my husband's boat. Or, I should say, is the wind beneath his wings because he's a pilot, lol.
Great photo!