Enveloped by darkness, assailed from every direction, down…but not out!

Come and get some!

Sailor’s Oath

“I am a United States Sailor, and a Warrior first. I fight under the Red, White and Blue of my Fathers and descend from the line of Jones, Decatur and Perry.

In my ears rings: I have not yet begun to fight and Don’t give up the ship!

And in my veins flows Fire and Gunpowder.

I will master my profession and demand that my fellow Sailors master theirs. I will follow when led, and lead when able. I will place nothing above the welfare of my fellow Sailors, save my Mission, and no matter what my ship, squadron, station or watch, I will help deliver Defeat to the Enemy.

With Honor in my deeds, Courage in my heart, and Commitment in my hands, I will do my duty until Victory is in hand and Liberty is secure.”

Surrender is not an option.

By the Grace of Providence…I do so swear!

Thanks to my shipmate Jim for finding that Beautiful Oath!

And thank you, my friends, fellow Raccoons, Shipmates, welcome visitors, Patriots all, for standing by me and givin’ me a helping hand! I Am humbled by your generosity and genuine cooncern.

You give me yet another Good reason to never give up, and to realize my purpose!

That photo at the top is more than just symbolic, and it say’s it better than I can say! Ha ha!

I gno when you look at that photo you will see what aye sea.