Cdr.Instigator Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 I recently came across a picture of Me with some friends and the Secretary of the Navy during Ronald Reagan presidency. I scanned it and posted it on photobucket. I did a search on the Net. found Mr. William L. Ball and forward him the photo. Here's what my e-mail said and His response.. Me: Mr. William L. Ball, Good morning sir. After going through some pictures I had of my Navy days, I came across a picture that you might enjoy. I was serving on board the USS Forrestal back in 87-91. You came to visit us an subsequently took a picture with a few of my crew. I'm Luis Cardenas, in the picture I'm in the middle second to your left. The Mexican looking one.. I just thought I send you this picture and bring back some memories of when you were our Secretary of the Navy.. Thank you for your service sir.. His response: Petty Officer Cardenas: Thank you so much for sending me this picture, and it does indeed bring back memories of my visit aboard FORRESTAL. I saw her recently alongside the pier in Newport, and it was sad to see such a great ship now decommissioned. I appreciate your going to the trouble to share this with me, and send along to you my best wishes and my appreciation for your service in a very important time in our Navy’s history. Sincerely, Will Ball I was so happy that He took the time off his busy schedule, just to respond to the surprise picture and to reflect; if only with a few words on times gone by and the day when our paths crossed on-board My good old Ship The USS Forrestal CV-59.. 2
graywo1fg Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 wow :) thanks for sharing. :D that was a really cool story man :D Voice of Jester AI Death From Above =DFA= Squadron Discord - https://discord.gg/deathfromabove http://www.twitch.tv/graywo1f https://www.youtube.com/user/Lonewo1fg
warthogmadman987 Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 That was very cool, thanks for sharing.
Brit_Radar_Dude Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 VF-11 tail in the background? From the year you quoted, I'd guess it must be an F-14A. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Sorry Death, you lose! It was Professor Plum....
Cdr.Instigator Posted September 6, 2007 Author Posted September 6, 2007 VF-11 tail in the background? From the year you quoted, I'd guess it must be an F-14A. F-14 Red Rippers
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