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Monday, February 22, 2010

Farewell My Lady

This picture of the USS Samuel Gompers was taken near Alameda California in the early 90s. This was my first ship and I really enjoyed being a part of the crew that decommissioned her. We enjoyed a nice WestPac in her final days. Capt. Rankin will always be one of my favorite COs. Thanks for the fond memories Skipper.
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12 comments:

  1. Chubskulit RoseAugust 25, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    Wish I could sail in there one day hehehe..

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  2. ClarissaAugust 25, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    I'm glad that you are doing fine and well.Thanks God to that!!

    Congratulations to your new site,Sir John!!

    Have a nice day!!^_^

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  3. rubyAugust 25, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    hi! dropping by :) care to xlinks?

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  4. ghieGANDAAugust 25, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    tnx for dropping by joops.. =)

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  5. Chubskulit RoseAugust 26, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    wow nostalgic post hehehe.. luvya!

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  6. Margaret CloudAugust 26, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Very nice photo of your old ship and congratulations on your long term in the navy. My husband served on the USS Midway CPA41 from 1953 thru 1956. He also enjoyed his time in the navy. Thank you for coming by.

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  7. FilipinaAugust 26, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    hi.visiting here.what a challenging job.congrats! hope you gonna have time to visit my newbie blog www.yub-filipina.com.thanks! keep in touch

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  8. CecileAugust 26, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    hello, Joops am here visiting your new blog !

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  9. pehpotAugust 26, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    see it fits well now..

    I never had a chance to be in a ship, the closest I had is a small boat (bangka) LOL

    I wonder how it feels to sail..

    Make or Break

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  10. amiable amyAugust 29, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    A memory to cherish huh? Thanks for sharing the picture.

    Added you in my blog here in the MEN'S Blog LIst.

    Added you here too:
    http://mycameratrip.blogspot.com/
    http://www.amiableamy.com/

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    followed you too

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  11. AJAugust 31, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    wow a father-soldier is blogging!. thats cool. I'l b back here for sure..txs to my friend jules' site..and see yours,

    see more of your ships and deep-voyage!

    more power, sir.

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  12. Lorie ShewbridgeJanuary 17, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Thanks for sharing such a beautiful photo and such a cherished memory!
    God bless you and your family for your years of service to our country!

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