" Departing", was written, by me, for a shipmate who passed on in 2008


Departing

The Bosun pipes "attention on Deck"

A voice from the bridge declares

"Relieve the watch "

"Relieve the wheel, and the Lookouts"

"Lifeboat Crew, and crew of the watch,

on deck to muster "

"On deck Watch One"

Gather the sideboys at the gangway

Hear the word from the bridge

Fuller,Donald,Chief Petty Officer,U.S. Navy "Departing "

Bypass "Fiddler's Green" for he has a place in heaven.

Rest in Peace Sailor, Rest In Peace."

F8E Crusader from VF-11 launches from Starboard catapault.

F8E Crusader from VF-11 launches from Starboard catapault.