12-07-2011, 11:50 AM
The year was 1943, the keel was laid for USS Lowry DD-770, and in November of that year I was born.
The year was 1944, and Lowry was at war in the pacific, and I was in diapers.
The year was 1963, March. USS Lowry returned from the Cuban Blockade, and I reported aboard for duty.
I remained in Lowry for three years.
The year was 1999, 16 January, 1350 Hours. 20-some degrees, 2-some minutes S - 40-some degrees, 50-some minutes W.
She lies at rest in 1250 Fathoms of Atlantic Ocean.
Except in the memory of those who served in her, who are still here to remember, she is forgotten, and when we who still remember are gone, she will only exist in the written record.
Those who survived the War in the Pacific, will take those memories with them when they leave.
Lowry, was my home for three years, I remember her, but in the words of a favorite folk song, "Be not too hard, for life is short, and nothing is given to Man. "
The year was 1944, and Lowry was at war in the pacific, and I was in diapers.
The year was 1963, March. USS Lowry returned from the Cuban Blockade, and I reported aboard for duty.
I remained in Lowry for three years.
The year was 1999, 16 January, 1350 Hours. 20-some degrees, 2-some minutes S - 40-some degrees, 50-some minutes W.
She lies at rest in 1250 Fathoms of Atlantic Ocean.
Except in the memory of those who served in her, who are still here to remember, she is forgotten, and when we who still remember are gone, she will only exist in the written record.
Those who survived the War in the Pacific, will take those memories with them when they leave.
Lowry, was my home for three years, I remember her, but in the words of a favorite folk song, "Be not too hard, for life is short, and nothing is given to Man. "
We always learn far more from our own mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's advice.
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!