Should I have taken the mic the night of the banquet I would have said something along the following lines, it is with great humility that I stand before you. It was an honor and priviledge to have you as shipmates. I think commissioning crews are very special and there is a trust and bond that may not be present with other crews and other ships. These are a few words from the Critique I wrote after the 98 reunion. Several other inputs are from COB Jack Dowell CNO and some Serious Pondering. Also some valuable input from Shipmate
Dennis Mortensen.
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