Changing Course . . .

We have just passed Memorial Day here in the USA also called Remembrance Day for those who have lost their lives in wars and conflicts over the years . . .

We have lost a number of people from Alaska recently . . . it sometimes seems like more than our fair share . . . we remain steadfast in our support of the men and women who’s sacrifice is what made this country so great.

I want to laugh but it is sometimes hard . . . seeing the many services at our local base here and the stories of their families in the newspaper . . . it reminds me of my time long ago before we finally changed course in Vietnam.

I am reminded of a story several year’s ago . . .

*This is the actual radio conversation of a US Naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October 1995. Radio conversation released by the chief of naval operation 10-10-95.

Canadians: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision.

Americans: Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees to the north to avoid a collision.

Canadians: Negative. You have to divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision.

Americans: This is the captain of a US NAVY ship. I say again divert YOUR course.

Canadians: No. I say again you divert YOUR course.

Americans: This is the aircraft carrier, US Lincoln, the second largest ship in the United States Atlantic Fleet. We are accompanied with three Destroyers, three Cruisers, and numerous support vessels. I DEMAND that you change your course 15 degrees to the north. I say again, that’s one five degrees north, or counter-measures will be undertaken to ensure the safety of this ship.

Canadians: This is a lighthouse. Your call.

Do you sometimes feel this way?

Support our troops . . . All Gave Some . . . Some Gave All.

Ice

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