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John A. Birdsall · 05-02-2009, 10:09 AM

Several years ago my wife and I took a trip to Washington DC, my purpose was to visit the wall where several of my Navy friends names are. I don't like to think about it too much, it does not get easier. But the wall and all is very moving. While I was there I did visit the Kennedy grave but I also visited with my friend and pastor's grave a tremendous Navy Chaplain. I went across the road and there was a giant black monument (head stone) that had Adm Hiram Rickover on it, and he was next to Thurman Marshall.
I feel for Marshall having to rest in eternity next to Rickover. Rickover hated the black man more than anyone else. I suppose it was fitting to put Rickover next to him. I wonder if his wife had anything to do with were he rests.

As we come up upon Memorial Day, let us not forget those fallen soldiers, and sailors from all wars, and keep those that are serving today in our prayers for peace and safety. Remember "ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country"

05-02-2009, 10:09 AM	#10
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	vietnam vets Several years ago my wife and I took a trip to Washington DC, my purpose was to visit the wall where several of my Navy friends names are. I don't like to think about it too much, it does not get easier. But the wall and all is very moving. While I was there I did visit the Kennedy grave but I also visited with my friend and pastor's grave a tremendous Navy Chaplain. I went across the road and there was a giant black monument (head stone) that had Adm Hiram Rickover on it, and he was next to Thurman Marshall. I feel for Marshall having to rest in eternity next to Rickover. Rickover hated the black man more than anyone else. I suppose it was fitting to put Rickover next to him. I wonder if his wife had anything to do with were he rests. As we come up upon Memorial Day, let us not forget those fallen soldiers, and sailors from all wars, and keep those that are serving today in our prayers for peace and safety. Remember "ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country"