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Germans help the US in a small, but big way :-)
This is an email i received, a real letter from a US Naval officer:
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| October 24, 2001 A U.S. SAILOR ABOARD THE USS WINSTON CHURCHILL What follows is a wonderful email from a U.S. sailor aboard the USS Winston Churchill. The Churchill is the only U.S. Navy warship named after a foreign national. Dear Dad, Well, we are still out at sea, with little direction as to what our next priority is. The remainder of our port visits, which were to be centered around max liberty and goodwill to the United Kingdom, have all but been cancelled. We have spent every day since the attacks going back and forth within imaginary boxes drawn in the ocean, standing high-security watches, and trying to make the best of our time. It hasn't been that fun I must confess, and to be even more honest, a lot of people are frustrated at the fact that they either can't be home, or we don't have more direction right now. We have seen the articles and the photographs, and they are sickening. Being isolated as we are, I don't think we appreciate the full scope of what is happening back home, but we are definitely feeling the effects. About two hours ago the junior officers were called to the bridge to conduct Ship handling drills. We were about to do a man overboard drill when we got a call from the LUTJENS (D185), a German warship that was moored ahead of us on the pier in Plymouth, England. While in port, the WINSTON S CHURCHILL and the LUTJENS got together for a sports day/cookout on our fantail, and we made some pretty good friends. Now at sea they called over on bridge-to- bridge, requesting to pass us close up on our port side, to say goodbye. We prepared to render them honors on the bridge wing, and the Captain told the crew to come topside to wish them farewell. As they were making their approach, our Conning Officer announced through her binoculars that they were flying an American flag. As they came even closer, we saw that it was flying at half-mast. The bridge wing was crowded with people as the Boatswain's Mate blew two whistles- Attention to Port- the ship came up alongside and we saw that the entire crew of the German ship were manning the rails, in their dress blues. They had made up a sign that was displayed on the side that read "We Stand By You". Needless to say there was not a dry eye on the bridge as they stayed alongside us for a few minutes and we cut our salutes. It was probably the most powerful thing I have seen in my entire life and more than a few of us fought to retain our composure. It was a beautiful day outside today. We are no longer at liberty to divulge over unsecure e-mail our location, but we could not have asked for a finer day at sea. The German Navy did an incredible thing for this crew, and it has truly been the highest point in the days since the attacks. It's amazing to think that only a half-century ago things were quite different, and to see the unity that is being demonstrated throughout Europe and the world makes us all feel proud to be out here doing our job. After the ship pulled away and we prepared to begin our man overboard drills the Officer of the Deck turned to me and said "I'm staying Navy." I'll write you when I know more about when I'll be home, but for now, this is probably the best news that I could send you.  |
wow, that's amazing. i think since the attacks, everyone's felt closer to america. i was walking by the US embassy here in ottawa and there were flowers all along the gates and a long line of people waiting to sign the book of condolences. i just hope this all ends soon
This is really cool!
We Germans will never forget what America did for us after the second world war. All the economic, political and humanitarian help we received. Germany would not be what it is now without America.
We stand by you `till the end!
Cheers
See that is what the world needs, more things like that. Thanks for posting that abt, that made my day.
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| Originally posted by torontotrance See that is what the world needs, more things like that. Thanks for posting that abt, that made my day. |
that was wonderful, thanx for sharing.
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| Originally posted by Sir. Lunchalot This is really cool! We Germans will never forget what America did for us after the second world war. All the economic, political and humanitarian help we received. Germany would not be what it is now without America. We stand by you `till the end! Cheers |
damn, i read that stuff, saw the pic and was left speechless....
this is beyond words....incredible....
an amazingly wonderful thing the German sailors did!!!
>JM<
thats really cool...
like jayci said, i think everyone's feeling closer to america these days. so many counries/cultures have come together to offer support it really is amazing. and your friendly neighbor to the north is with ya
OMG, that was very sweet of them.
Im very impressed....
Cyaaa
Ybeee
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