Fair winds and calm seas my friend by Faemike55

Memorial • People • posted on Jun 24, 2013

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Tonight, I was at the bedside of a dear friend whom I've known for 39 Years. I met him on my first duty station, USS Enterprise, CVAN 65. He passed away at 1630 hours in his sleep. His wife Willie (my ex); his older sister, Mary; our son, Josiah & his wife; my step-son Aaron & his wife; and various friends and other members were there. We told him that it was okay, that he could go and that we love him. He took his last breath and passed on. I know that he is at last at peace but it is still very hard. Phil, my friend, I wish you Fair Winds and Calm Seas and the stars to guide you. As he was an avid bicyclist and he has participate in events like this, I thought it would be appropriate to dedicate this shot of last year's Bridge Pedal in memory

Comments (67)

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jocko500

10:57PM | Mon, 24 June 2013

wow this is cool

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Savage_dragon

10:58PM | Mon, 24 June 2013

So sorry, my friend. Glad you were there.

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Black-Carrie

11:02PM | Mon, 24 June 2013

Sorry, for your loss.

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tetrasnake

11:03PM | Mon, 24 June 2013

My Condolences, Mike. I hope you're ok. Excellent shot, mi amigo.

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wrpspeed

11:18PM | Mon, 24 June 2013

nice pic

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mgtcs

11:23PM | Mon, 24 June 2013

Marvelous place, perspective and camera angle!

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wysiwig

11:26PM | Mon, 24 June 2013

I am so sorry for you loss, Mike. It is always hard to lose a friend you have had for so long. This is by 19th century poet Henry Van Dyke. It has given me comfort in the past. I hope it does the same for you. ~~~~~ A Parable of Immortality "I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength, and I stand and watch until at last she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come down to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says, 'There she goes!' Gone where? Gone from my sight ... that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of destination. Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says, 'There she goes!' there are other eyes watching and other voices ready to take up the glad shout 'Here she comes!'"

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cricke49

11:40PM | Mon, 24 June 2013

an excellent tribute and capture, so sorry for your loss Mike, I've been losing close dear friends left and right, on here and at home! sorry i haven't been around to comment, i got kinda burned out being inside all winter, i decided i was gonna get out and live again while i still can!

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RodS

11:41PM | Mon, 24 June 2013

One of the hardest things to do is to tell them it's OK to go, but it's the final act of love and kindness you can give them. I know it was a tearful moment when I told my dad it was OK to go and join his brother and family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, and to his family. A beautiful dedication, Mike.

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netot

11:51PM | Mon, 24 June 2013

I'm very sorry for your loss, it is very hard to lose a friend. You have the consolation that could say goodbye, and accompany him to the last moment. The image of cyclists moving away from the camera is a beautiful allegory of his departure, Mike.

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rbowen

11:54PM | Mon, 24 June 2013

I am sorry for your loss, Mike. Very nice photo and dedication.

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brycek

12:18AM | Tue, 25 June 2013

So sorry for your loss, Mike!!

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renecyberdoc

12:30AM | Tue, 25 June 2013

crap you make me cry in the morning........................... as we say "i am builded close to the waterline" -very sensible at the moment. you did great for him.respect.

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mtdana

12:34AM | Tue, 25 June 2013

So sad to hear of your loss, I wish condolences to you and your friend’s family. Great dedication Mike!

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bebopdlx

12:39AM | Tue, 25 June 2013

Sorry to hear of your friend Mike. A beautiful dedication.

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Nonsolum

12:42AM | Tue, 25 June 2013

Sorry for your loss Mike and you can offer to your friend the thought of a yellow bicycle for his eternal journey... You will know what I mean. ;-) My thoughts accompany you.

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myrrhluz

1:25AM | Tue, 25 June 2013

I'm sorry for your loss, Mike. My thoughts are with you and your friend's loved ones. Beautiful image and dedication for your friend.

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JuliSonne

1:49AM | Tue, 25 June 2013

So sorry for your loss, Mike!! A wonderful tribute. Touching and yet so peaceful. He was fortunate that everyone could say goodbye.

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kgb224

3:00AM | Tue, 25 June 2013

Superb capture and dedication my friend. God bless.

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Rainastorm

4:58AM | Tue, 25 June 2013

So glad you able to be by his side Mike. Wonderful tribute for him.

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STEVIEUKWONDER

6:49AM | Tue, 25 June 2013

I'm sure your friend appreciated the reassurance Mike. It is so sad to lose someone you are so fond of and I am sure Phil was totally exhilarated by the sheer presence and love radiating from you all. Lovely tribute Mike and I feel sure you will be more able to celebrate his life with his loved ones very soon. Steve ;)