General Discussion

For many years, this man stood the watch

While some of us were in our bunks at night this man stood the watch

While some of us were in school learning our trade, this man stood the watch

Yes.. even before some of us were born into this world, this man stood the watch

In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history, this man stood the watch

Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see his family standing there
Needing his guidance and help
Needing that hand to hold during those hard times
But he still stood the watch

He stood the watch so that we, our families and our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety, each and every night, knowing that this man stood the watch

Today we are here to say
'... the watch stands relieved
Relieved by those You have trained, Guided, and Led.

Patriot you stand relieved.. we have the watch..."

"Boatswain..Standby to pipe the side...Hero going Ashore.."

Fair Winds and Following Seas Alex