Noteworthy

[N2056]

In today's news the last known WW1 combat survivor has passed away. He was a member of the Royal Navy.

Sailor, rest your oar. :salute:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/may/04/last-world-war-i-combat-vet-dies-in-australia/

 

[Jagdflieger]

A toast of navy grog and God's speed to the Promised Land.

 

[OBIO]

I think these are some of the most powerful words I have ever read:

"I had a pretty poor start," he told the ABC in November 2009. "But I had a good finish."

Rest ye well, gallant sailor, your ship has finally come to port,
Drop your anchor on the eternal shore, and to the Pearly Gates report.

OBIO

 

[AndyG43]

An incredible man! He was there when the German fleet surrendered, and witnessed the scuttling of the fleet at Scapa Flow.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13289607