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Thank you Tara for posting the story of the Thresher. This was a piece of history that really got my attention as a kid and prompted a fascination with submarines that has stayed with me to this day. I took a group of 30 Boy Scouts and adults to Kings Bay, GA, 20 years ago to tour the Maryland, while in port for maintenance. Over 100 officers, sailors, and civilians were lost that day on Thresher. Thank you today specifically to submariners everywhere for the silent job you do keeping’s us safe, and to you, Tara, for remembering them.

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What a terrible tragedy for the men aboard the Thresher, but also for the helpless men aboard Skylark. How awful to hear those sounds and know what they meant for everyone on that submarine. All those men on the Thresher are heroes. Many brave acts have been done by our military in noncombat situations. We just don’t hear about them. Thanks for the refresher course, Tara.

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Thank you Tara for another reminder that life is fragile and for the men of the Thresher, thank you for your service and sacrifice and God bless all who have served or currently serve.

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🇺🇲 Courage and sacrifice are not just limited to battle.

Thanks for sharing the Thresher's story. 🇺🇸

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Everything is a learning experience! These men are heroes, just for going aboard a submarine!

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Engineering skills to correct a problem had made our fleet safe. Can we continue to be safe with DEI wiping out our critical thinking skills? A cautionary tale.

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Dad was a career submariner. I was in high school when this happened. The grief and horror that I saw on my Dad's face when this accident was reported defies description. continuing prayers for all who defend America by serving on subs and for their families who must always stand on the shore for months on end and await their return.

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Some of the most important sacrifices are those in learning. They are to be commended and remembered as well. Thanks Tara.

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I remember this event clearly as it was such a tragedy for the Navy community and the US too. Nearly 20 years later my oldest son became a submarine sailor and I couldn't help but recall it, Thanks to the crew's sacrifice though, subs are so much safer now and their loss was not in vain. Thank you, Tara, for all the history you share with us.

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A sad day for the Navy and especially the submarine service not to mention the families left behind.

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Remember that happening, I was a freshman in high school at the time. When the official report on the sinking came out, for whatever reason, our school library received a copy, which I read.

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There is an error in your post: The USS Scorpion SSN-589, went down with all hands five years later, on 22 May 1969. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Scorpion_(SSN-589)

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Terrible tragedy and loss of life. Good to know a procedure was created that keep lives safe moving forward.

Thanks Tara for a sad but needed lesson.

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I’m trying to send some “likes” and I’m not knowledgeable enough to do it without posting again. My 10 year old grandson could probably help me ! Ha !

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