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22nd April 11, 03:36 AM
#15
 Originally Posted by tripleblessed
I clicked on the link, and really like the one "for those in peril on the sea", but then noted it's Navy, not sailors. Do not misunderstand, if you served in any branch you have my deepest appreciation, but I would love to see one I could
wear for my father. Too young for the Navy, he shipped out with the Merchant Marine at seventeen, doing thankless work with no hope of escape in an emergency. This branch took the highest percentage of casualties, knowing they were sitting ducks with no way to get the other guy, and any second might mean a torpedo. Daddy talked about sailing oilers in the South Seas so
overloaded the catwalks were awash. Back home, no recognition, no benefits.
Too late for most they finally got Veteran status, and Daddy has a service
headstone, but he's shut out of "for those in peril on the sea". If anyone knows of an appropriate tartan, I'd be grateful.
Granted this is for the Academy -
http://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/tar....aspx?ref=5730

Jim
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