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May 21, 2022 11:06:40   #
Brownsville Tony Loc: Brownsville - Laguna Madre
 
The (former) USS Kitty Hawk will arrive off Brownsville, Texas approximately 10:30 May 31st for her last short run up the Brownsville Ship Channel to the wrecking yards where she will be turned to scrap. For sailors everywhere, the death of a great ship is a sad event, especially for such a gallant and decorated warrior. Kitty Hawk was built at the Navy Yard in Camden, N.J. while I was assigned there as part of the pre-commissioning crew for the USS Little Rock, so we share some history. If I am able, my boat and I will provide side-boy support as Kitty Hawk travels those last few miles to her destiny. If recent history is a bench-mark, sailors of all types have honored such ships passing's with crowds of respectful American's. Join us if you can. Not all days are just for fishing.



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May 21, 2022 11:18:23   #
neverfish Loc: petaluma california
 
Wow how neat and probably sad seeing this memory of your life come to a close as i get older seems like you watch your past and go dang that went fast. Give her a good send off for me too Kitty Hawk has memories for me in a different way its those Wright Bros.

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May 21, 2022 12:45:41   #
charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca
 
Maybe her heart will give life to another great ship.

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May 21, 2022 13:50:16   #
Passingbye Loc: Reidsville NC
 
Brownsville Tony wrote:
The (former) USS Kitty Hawk will arrive off Brownsville, Texas approximately 10:30 May 31st for her last short run up the Brownsville Ship Channel to the wrecking yards where she will be turned to scrap. For sailors everywhere, the death of a great ship is a sad event, especially for such a gallant and decorated warrior. Kitty Hawk was built at the Navy Yard in Camden, N.J. while I was assigned there as part of the pre-commissioning crew for the USS Little Rock, so we share some history. If I am able, my boat and I will provide side-boy support as Kitty Hawk travels those last few miles to her destiny. If recent history is a bench-mark, sailors of all types have honored such ships passing's with crowds of respectful American's. Join us if you can. Not all days are just for fishing.
The (former) USS Kitty Hawk will arrive off Browns... (show quote)


May we never forget the sacrifices that was given by brave men who fought upon tremendous war ship's and war plane's in hostile seas to defend our freedoms. God bless America!

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May 21, 2022 16:02:06   #
mistred64 Loc: Grayslake, illinois
 
Kitty Hawk and her sailors did much for our country. Scrap yard sounds harsh, may she rest in peace.

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May 22, 2022 08:32:11   #
Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa
 
Brownsville Tony wrote:
The (former) USS Kitty Hawk will arrive off Brownsville, Texas approximately 10:30 May 31st for her last short run up the Brownsville Ship Channel to the wrecking yards where she will be turned to scrap. For sailors everywhere, the death of a great ship is a sad event, especially for such a gallant and decorated warrior. Kitty Hawk was built at the Navy Yard in Camden, N.J. while I was assigned there as part of the pre-commissioning crew for the USS Little Rock, so we share some history. If I am able, my boat and I will provide side-boy support as Kitty Hawk travels those last few miles to her destiny. If recent history is a bench-mark, sailors of all types have honored such ships passing's with crowds of respectful American's. Join us if you can. Not all days are just for fishing.
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Seem like it would be more fitting for her to become n artificial reef. A burial at sea for a legend 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇸

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May 22, 2022 08:48:08   #
kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ
 
Brownsville Tony wrote:
The (former) USS Kitty Hawk will arrive off Brownsville, Texas approximately 10:30 May 31st for her last short run up the Brownsville Ship Channel to the wrecking yards where she will be turned to scrap. For sailors everywhere, the death of a great ship is a sad event, especially for such a gallant and decorated warrior. Kitty Hawk was built at the Navy Yard in Camden, N.J. while I was assigned there as part of the pre-commissioning crew for the USS Little Rock, so we share some history. If I am able, my boat and I will provide side-boy support as Kitty Hawk travels those last few miles to her destiny. If recent history is a bench-mark, sailors of all types have honored such ships passing's with crowds of respectful American's. Join us if you can. Not all days are just for fishing.
The (former) USS Kitty Hawk will arrive off Browns... (show quote)


If I lived anywhere near I'd be there! Nephew was on USS America in the Gulf and his son just finished serving on the nuclear sub USS Providence. Sail with pride!!!

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May 22, 2022 10:14:10   #
Frank romero Loc: Clovis, NM
 
Brownsville Tony wrote:
The (former) USS Kitty Hawk will arrive off Brownsville, Texas approximately 10:30 May 31st for her last short run up the Brownsville Ship Channel to the wrecking yards where she will be turned to scrap. For sailors everywhere, the death of a great ship is a sad event, especially for such a gallant and decorated warrior. Kitty Hawk was built at the Navy Yard in Camden, N.J. while I was assigned there as part of the pre-commissioning crew for the USS Little Rock, so we share some history. If I am able, my boat and I will provide side-boy support as Kitty Hawk travels those last few miles to her destiny. If recent history is a bench-mark, sailors of all types have honored such ships passing's with crowds of respectful American's. Join us if you can. Not all days are just for fishing.
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Had several friends who served on board the Kitty Hawk. I lost touch with them but I’m sure they will be sad to hear this. They were real proud to have served.

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May 22, 2022 11:59:22   #
Brownsville Tony Loc: Brownsville - Laguna Madre
 
For those who might not have known, the Kitty Hawk and one other moth-balled carrier were sold to a salvage company for one US dollar, $1.00. I think the other carrier, also moth-balled in Bremerton, Washington is the America, but I'm not sure of that. The salvage company undertook the multi-ocean tow of over 17,000 miles and they have been at sea for over 5 months. Since I moved to Brownsville, Kitty Hawk is the 4th CVA class ship to make that last trip up the ship channel.

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May 22, 2022 12:42:11   #
OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA
 
Brownsville Tony wrote:
The (former) USS Kitty Hawk will arrive off Brownsville, Texas approximately 10:30 May 31st for her last short run up the Brownsville Ship Channel to the wrecking yards where she will be turned to scrap. For sailors everywhere, the death of a great ship is a sad event, especially for such a gallant and decorated warrior. Kitty Hawk was built at the Navy Yard in Camden, N.J. while I was assigned there as part of the pre-commissioning crew for the USS Little Rock, so we share some history. If I am able, my boat and I will provide side-boy support as Kitty Hawk travels those last few miles to her destiny. If recent history is a bench-mark, sailors of all types have honored such ships passing's with crowds of respectful American's. Join us if you can. Not all days are just for fishing.
The (former) USS Kitty Hawk will arrive off Browns... (show quote)


Remember her well. She was just getting to Nam when we were leaving in 1965. Farwell.

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May 22, 2022 15:08:39   #
USAF Major Loc: Sea Bright, NJ
 
Perhaps that vessel should have gone the same route of the Oriskany. I hear it has become a great artificial reef.

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May 22, 2022 16:01:59   #
Brownsville Tony Loc: Brownsville - Laguna Madre
 
The Rio Grande Valley artificial reef, at this point, has no complete hull structures that I know of, but pieces of many ships have ended up out there - along with tons and tons of concrete, ballast, etc. The fishing out there is fantastic, I hear. Red Snapper as big as your boat.....lol

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May 22, 2022 16:31:15   #
Kerry Hansen Loc: Bremerton, WA
 
Brownsville Tony wrote:
The (former) USS Kitty Hawk will arrive off Brownsville, Texas approximately 10:30 May 31st for her last short run up the Brownsville Ship Channel to the wrecking yards where she will be turned to scrap. For sailors everywhere, the death of a great ship is a sad event, especially for such a gallant and decorated warrior. Kitty Hawk was built at the Navy Yard in Camden, N.J. while I was assigned there as part of the pre-commissioning crew for the USS Little Rock, so we share some history. If I am able, my boat and I will provide side-boy support as Kitty Hawk travels those last few miles to her destiny. If recent history is a bench-mark, sailors of all types have honored such ships passing's with crowds of respectful American's. Join us if you can. Not all days are just for fishing.
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I will miss her too. I and my Branch have done a lot of design work for her over the years. CV 64 too which will most probably follow soon.

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May 23, 2022 09:25:47   #
flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
 
Brownsville Tony wrote:
The (former) USS Kitty Hawk will arrive off Brownsville, Texas approximately 10:30 May 31st for her last short run up the Brownsville Ship Channel to the wrecking yards where she will be turned to scrap. For sailors everywhere, the death of a great ship is a sad event, especially for such a gallant and decorated warrior. Kitty Hawk was built at the Navy Yard in Camden, N.J. while I was assigned there as part of the pre-commissioning crew for the USS Little Rock, so we share some history. If I am able, my boat and I will provide side-boy support as Kitty Hawk travels those last few miles to her destiny. If recent history is a bench-mark, sailors of all types have honored such ships passing's with crowds of respectful American's. Join us if you can. Not all days are just for fishing.
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How touching, may the Lord be with you, Tony.

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May 23, 2022 12:13:31   #
RuffplayOR57 Loc: Klamath Falls, OR
 
Brownsville Tony wrote:
The (former) USS Kitty Hawk will arrive off Brownsville, Texas approximately 10:30 May 31st for her last short run up the Brownsville Ship Channel to the wrecking yards where she will be turned to scrap. For sailors everywhere, the death of a great ship is a sad event, especially for such a gallant and decorated warrior. Kitty Hawk was built at the Navy Yard in Camden, N.J. while I was assigned there as part of the pre-commissioning crew for the USS Little Rock, so we share some history. If I am able, my boat and I will provide side-boy support as Kitty Hawk travels those last few miles to her destiny. If recent history is a bench-mark, sailors of all types have honored such ships passing's with crowds of respectful American's. Join us if you can. Not all days are just for fishing.
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Good for you Tony, great memories and sad moments all at the same time. If your able, post some pics of the Kitty Hawks last voyage.

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