I regret being too busy to watch on live stream. I remember manning the rails on 2 separate occasions, coming into Mayport Fl. Thinking of the slow, purposeful way she would be moored into port, we all standing motionless at ease except the involuntary sway of the force of the wind and subtle pressure from the tugs...Waiting for the colors to be struck, orders to attention, then permission to secure. I didnt think I would be emotional when I first heard about her scrapping, but I can honestly say it has been a nice surprise that I am capable of the emotion tied to the connection I still feel and actual sadness that shes done. Ive been watching the trek from Rhode Island to Texas with baited breathe am and strangely comforted, that I am somewhat choked up now that its over.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 09:53:43 +0000