In the spirit of the Naval Service, "Non Sibi Sed Patriae!"*...
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
Now is the time at Castle Argghhh! when we dance: In Memoriam of early casualties of the Global War on Terror.
Linda of Something... and Half of Something has her own take on the event up today.
Here is a link to the DoD Commission Report.
*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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