Mary

“I am a Submariner “ I served on the Holland over a century ago. I still serve to this day on the Trident, Los Angeles and Seawolf Class Boats and look forward to shipping out on the Virginia, Texas, and Hawaii. Places like Fremantle, Rota, LaMadd, Chinhae, Pattaya, Sasebo, and Subic stir my soul.“For I am a Submariner “ I rest in peace beneath many Seas across this earth. I was on the Robalo off the Palawan Coast, the Scorpion off the Azores, and the Bonefish in the Sea of Japan. We gave them Hell in the Harbors at Wewak and Namkwan. I am a Shellback, a Bluenose, a Plank Owner, a MCPO of the Navy, a CNO, and a President.“For I am a Submariner “ I heard Howard Gilmore’s final order, “Take Her Down!” I heard the word passed, “Underway on Nuclear Power.” I have done every job asked of me, from Messcook to Torpedoman, from Motormac to COB, and to Skipper. I know “Snorkel Patty” and Admiral Rickover.“For I am a Submariner “ I have Twin Dolphins tattooed on my Chest and Twin Screws tattooed on my Ass. I know the difference between a Lady and a Hooker, but treat both with Equal Respect. I know Georgia Street, Magsaysay Drive. And although the Horse and Cow keeps moving, I will always find her. I know the meaning of “Hot, Straight, and Normal.”“For I am a Submariner”I have stood tall and received the Medal of Honor, and been thrown in the Brig for being Drunk and Disorderly. I know the reverent tone of “Diesel Boats Forever”, and the Gudgeon’s “Find em, Chase em, Sink em”. I was on the Spearfish evacuating Nurses from Corregidor, and the Skate when she surfaced at the North Pole. I have spent time in the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.“For I am a Submariner “ I have gone by the Name of Spritz, Cromwell, O’Kane on Tang, Breault, Dealy on Harder, Fluckey on Barb, Ramage on Parche, Street on Tirante, Cutter on Seahorse, “Mush”, and Lockwood. I have served on Boats like Nautilus, Thresher, Sculpin, Squalus, Wahoo, and Halibut.“For I am a Submariner “ On December 7th, 41’, I was onboard the Tautog at Pearl Harbor. I was on the Tusk in 49’, and Sacrificed Myself for My Shipmates on the Cochino.“For I am a Submariner “ I have stood Watches in the Cold of Holy Loch, and the Heat of the South Pacific. I know what the “41’ For Freedom” accomplished. I was on Sealion at Cavite in 41’, and the Archerfish in Tokyo Bay in 45’. I have endured Depth Charges and POW camps. I was on the Sea Fox when we Lost Five Sailors to a Japanese Ambush on Guam.“For I am a Submariner “ I tip Beers over Sea-Stories with my Shipmates at yearly Conventions. “Toll the Boats”, and Shed a Tear for our Buddies who are on Eternal Patrol. Many Pilots have been glad to see me, Including a President.I have completed numerous Classified Missions during the Cold War. Because “Freedom Is Not Free”. Be Assured that at this very moment, I am protecting the Freedom of this Great Land we call America!“For I am a Submariner “*********“Pride Runs Deep “DIVE! -- DIVE! -- DIVE!