As distinguished guests (that doesn't happen very often in my world) of the Commissioning Committee for the USS San Diego's entrance into the Pacific Fleet, Yukon and I, and four other Alaskans were privileged to attend ceremonies over the past four days.
Why? Just so happens that Alaska will get her own ship, the USS Anchorage (LPD 23), to be christened in April, 2013; both Yukon and I are on the committee responsible for making it all happen. We traveled to San Diego this weekend to see how this should look.
With a strong Navy tradition in Yukon's family (his father was in the submarine service from 1942-66), it was a memorable opportunity to see the pomp and circumstance surrounding such an event through the eyes of a Navy veteran's son.
The sun shone, the flags snapped sharply in the sea breezes, and strains of 'Anchors Aweigh' filled the morning air.
3 comments:
Jealous....I love San Diego! And those military events always tug at my heart just a little.
Glad you got away for a couple of days, although Alaska weather should be getting nicer every day now. Tell me, how is September in Alaska? We have postponed our trip from July until September.
Hi Marge! Ooooh, come in September! The last few years have been simply stunning for leaves, weather, and critters (although now that I say this, it will probably stink).....But you know as well as I, the necessary flexibility of travelers:) We must make a coffee date!
So. Utterly. Neat. Absolutely love this, and I concur: glad you sneaked away from AK for a little respite.
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