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GLORIA MERCES VIRTUTIS**

By The Armorer on October 11, 2005 | | Comments (2) | TrackBacks (3)

In the spirit of the Naval Service, "Non Sibi Sed Patriae!"*...

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Ladies and Gentlemen, I say to you the Dead of the USS Cole, DDG-67:

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Kenneth Clodfelter Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer Richard Costelow Mess Management Specialist Seaman Lakeina Francis Information Systems Technician Seaman Timothy Lee Gauna Signalman Seaman Cherone Louis Gunn Seaman James Rodrick McDaniels Engineman 2nd Class Marc Ian Nieto Electronics Warfare Technician 2nd Class Ronald Owens Seaman Lakiba Nicole Palmer Engineman Fireman Joshua Langdon Parlett Fireman Patrick Howard Roy Electronics Warfare Technician 1st Class Kevin Shawn Rux Mess Management Specialist 3rd Class Ronchester Santiago Operations Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Lamont Saunders Fireman Gary Graham Swenchonis Jr. Ensign Andrew Triplett Seaman Craig Bryan Wibberley

Enough from me. Let Alan pick up the narrative.

Now is the time at Castle Argghhh! when we dance: In Memoriam of early casualties of the Global War on Terror.

*Non Sibi Sed Patriae: Not for self, but Country, the motto of the USN.

**Gloria Merces Virtutis:"GLORY IS THE REWARD OF VALOR" underscores the spirit of Sergeant Darrell S. Cole, his extraordinary heroism, his unwavering loyalty to his country, and his bravery in facing adversity without fear.
"A DETERMINED WARRIOR"

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This Day in History from A Blog For All on October 12, 2005 1:27 PM

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Remembering the COLE from Neptunus Lex on October 12, 2005 4:28 PM

Five years ago today al Qaeda-linked terrorists brought a small boat alongside the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Cole, and blew a hole in her side. Seventeen Sailors died, and the rest struggled like heroes in horrible conditions to keep her afloa... Read More

Remembering the USS Cole attack from Small Town Veteran on October 12, 2005 5:54 PM

The Cole incident is one of those things you don't forget about, but I'd forgotten it's been 5 years today. Black Five and Michelle Malkin reminded me. John Donovan keeps his tribute short, but eloquent. Click here. Smash: We Read More

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By WillyShake on October 12, 2005 6:26 AM
A fitting reminder, thanks shipmate!
 
By Justthisguy on October 12, 2005 4:29 PM
Concur; R.I.P.: Amen; and, to the living; Git some!
 
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