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It's likely I'll have a chance to take another trip there in a couple of months, after the permanent marker is placed. Will contact you and perhaps we could meet up and see it together.
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When you do plan a return, I'd meet you and later hoist a pint for the man somewhere local. I had the good fortune to meet Mr G on a couple of occasions and had an enormous amount of respect for the man.
I was sitting offshore on a workboat on the day of the memorial or I would have most certainly attended. |
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Cass,
We are all better men for having been exposed to your humor, wit and insights here. Rest in Peace, Sir.
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RIP Cass.
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RIP Mr. Garrett. Your "young doctor" thanks you.
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RIP - I always appreciated his opinions and steady hand.
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RIP, Sir!
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RIP Cass. I 've been out of the loop for a while. Sad news. What an amazing man and historical figure in my mind. The things he saw and did, I can only imagine.
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A great man has passed.
Rest in peace Cass. |
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Another mentor passes.
Thanks for allowing this landlubber to read your words. RIP, Sir. |
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I sure appreciated his posts.
I also appreciated seeing the deference that others gave him. It said a great deal about him and all of you.
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This post was sent from my shine box. |
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Thought I'd share one of my favorite old posts of his with ya'll.
Thanks again, Cass. Not only for what you did out there, but also for you did in here, and the way you did it. |
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Gentleman I have not been on in a while but see news like this make me reflect on how men like Cass help shape this country Rest well
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God Bless Cass a true American hero they broke the mold after him
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"Those that know don't talk and those that talk don't know." |
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RIP Cass. Fair winds and following Seas
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The right of a nation to kill a tyrant in case of necessity can no more be doubted than to hang a robber, or kill a flea. John Adams |
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I had to head down south for my grandfather's memorial service last weekend and got the opportunity to finally stop by the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery to visit my other grandfather and grandmother's burial site. I had never been there and he passed in 1996. It felt good to have, and then get the chance to pay my respects to Cass finally.
I have to admit I'm a bit perplexed by his marker. WWII, Korea and Vietnam? I get the Korea and Vietnam part, but he'd have been very very young for WWII and he never once mentioned that (not that he would have) when I spoke with him in the past. They are in the middle of putting down more sod so I expect his site will be nice and green in the coming weeks. |
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I believe that, and correct me if I am wrong, but Cass was in the Navy serving in China (around 1947 IIRC) doing river patrols right after the end of WWII as we know it. But, I believe that was still considered part of WWII as far as the campaigns were known, as was the "mop" up portion, security and stability, stop any civil unrest, restore the govt. In China especially at this time there was a lot of turmoil.
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Even in death he continues to amaze. Thanks for sharing that.
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SHHINT, thanks for posting the picture and the addition of the COG coin.
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4 months have passed and I still miss a guy I never met, never talked to, and maybe PM'd 3-4 times in 13 years. I guess that is what happens when you live a life so full - people remember. And to think so many on this site now (and those that have passed) are pretty much unknown and quiet, but you are all heroes to me.
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* bravodelta: "If they start taxing lapdances, I think I'll call it quits and become a chaplain." Chaplain: "God moves in mysterious ways...", but ... well.... uhh... welcome aboard! |
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Cass originally only wanted Korea on his marker. His executor ultimately convinced him to accept having all three put on, as his service did span all three.
God bless you, Cass. Thanks for sharing the photo of his permanent marker, SHHINT. I have not had a chance to make the trip myself yet. |
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Great men don't do it for the accolades so I wasn't surprised to read this. As a nobody here I always looked forward to reading his posts. I am thankful that men like him exist. |
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Not for nothing but he had far more than those 3. He was one of a kind, for sure.
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Cass explains:
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http://www.navyfrogmen.com/fiftiesfr...nGarrett2.html I really miss him. Thank you for the photo, SHHINT.
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Indeed! I miss his sense of humor! He was in a class all by himself. He is sorely missed!
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Just a quick note. Since Truman officially declared hostilities over on 12/31/1946, Cass' enlistment just after high school in 1946 would have qualified him for the WWII Victory Medal. He would have also received the Navy Occupation Service Medal, as that service was covered from 1945 to 1952.
He was def a stand up guy. GWAG, thanks for those links, I had forgotten about them.
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RIP, Cass. I always enjoyed reading his posts. What an amazing life.
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I wish a book would have transpired. His posts were full of lessons and good humor, but always in a respectful way. I did a thread search one weekend and spent most of it reading his writing...I don't remember a single post that was mean-spirited, and they all had a mentoring quality.
The history and accomplishments were amazing, but what struck me even more was that quality of character. A quality to inspire to achieve, and be more like in my own life. |
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RIP
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