This is Richard Phillips. For those who have their head in the sand, he is the American captain of a ship captured by Somali pirates. The pirates took the ship and then the American crew took it back. That's right, and then the captain offered himself as ransom to save his crew. The pirates took him in a lifeboat and awaited their ransom. He tried to escape twice. I'm not sure how, but twice.When the US rescue guys thought his life was in danger three Navy Seal snipers fired three shots and got three kills, and saved the captain. (The fourth pirate had turned himself in) Yes its sad that the pirates died. Its also sad that they chose to be pirates, and chose to hijack a ship, and chose to take hostage a stud of a captain. Bottomline: US - 1 Pirates - 0
Happy the US Navy is out patrolling the high seas and keeping us safe. He is a hero.
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ReplyDeleteIsn't it interesting how we have real everyday heros all around us? One of my newest hero's is Brendon Vaughn Jones for being such an amazing priesthood holder, husband and father. I am pretty certain that you are a hero in Ann's eyes and I am certain that you are in Mary Deane's eyes. To hero's! Hugs, mom
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