:usan:Mush Morton and Wahoo: Overdue, and Still On Patrol :usaflag:

[vlad]

http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=26378

 

[GeorgeinSC]

And there are 50 others that were lost in WW-II. Those are some of the men that carried the war to Japan when the surface fleet was decimated at Pearl Harbor.

I was fortunate enough to serve with some of the Men who carried the war to japan. The finest shipmates that a man could ever have

When they pin those dolphins signifying "Qualified in Submarines" on your chest they go all the way to your soul.

 

[gmccool]

I don't know how I came across this post but I have to say that I have nothing but respect for those brave submariners from WWII.
I have read many interesting books about Submariners, very tough guys!
I met a few staying at the Hal Koa military hotel on Waikiki beach and I get a lump in my throat when I am at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
I am a retired Army Combat Engineer who think that those old submariners like Mush Morton and his crew were the best America had to offer!

Much Respect!

 

[hawgdawg]

That's a lot nicer than what I was thinking ,,,,,,,Great post Vlad,,,,We can never send these veterans enough praise ,,,

 

[TxDigger2]

I am a qualified Submariner and was lucky enough to serve some time on two diesel boats-USS Darter SS-576 and USS Grayback SSG-574. The crews on both of those boats were exceptional. They were the toughest, most qualified men I've ever served with. Some of my best memories in life are from that time. Steel boats and Iron Men, such a true statement....

 

[airburst93]

Mush Morton had a set of big old brass ones,a lot of todays snowflake boobs could benefit from growing a pair!!!!

 

[wildwilly]

Any of you submariners know Jerry Grange, elec. tech. or Sandy Hastie, C.O. of a boomer out of Scotland

 

[GeorgeinSC]

Sandy Hastie was the weapons officer on USS Andrew Jackson back when he was a LT. Made a number of patrols with him. Heard a year or two ago that he was very ill.

 

[wildwilly]

George, thanks so much for the info on Sandy. He and his family were our next door neighbors when we lived in Marietta, Ga. His wife, Sheri, and my wife were on Swissair 111 that crashed off Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia Sept. 2, 1998. All were lost. 229 souls. Long story about known wiring problems and stupid Swiss pilots. I've never gotten over it. Almost 23 years.

 

[GeorgeinSC]

I knew that his wife was on that flight. Sorry to hear about your wife also being n that flight. HE WAS A good man and a good shipmate. He was relieving the XO on my last boat. i WAS getting real close to my retirement date. He came into my radio shack with two black and bitter. Said Chief can we talk. I said we have always been able to talk to teach other so dont stop now. He tried his best to get me not to retire. We talked about what would happen the first time some hot running ssn headed north and needed a senior radioman. As had happened in the past i would have been headed north. So i RETIRED.

 

[Missouri -- Ma Betty]

George, thanks so much for the info on Sandy. He and his family were our next door neighbors when we lived in Marietta, Ga. His wife, Sheri, and my wife were on Swissair 111 that crashed off Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia Sept. 2, 1998. All were lost. 229 souls. Long story about known wiring problems and stupid Swiss pilots. I've never gotten over it. Almost 23 years.

So sorry --May God continually bless you with His peace that passes all human understanding! AMEN! Ma

 

[SeabeeRon]

George, thanks so much for the info on Sandy. He and his family were our next door neighbors when we lived in Marietta, Ga. His wife, Sheri, and my wife were on Swissair 111 that crashed off Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia Sept. 2, 1998. All were lost. 229 souls. Long story about known wiring problems and stupid Swiss pilots. I've never gotten over it. Almost 23 years.

Just seeing this Willy. So sorry for your loss, even knowing it has been 23 years.