FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of the Heroes: Richard Pearson Hobbs ~ August 18, 2008

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[StarCMC]

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~ Hall of Heroes ~

Richard Pearson Hobson

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Richard Pearson Hobson was born in Greensboro in Hale County in the western Black Belt of Alabama. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1889. He was ostracized by his fellow midshipmen for his total abstinence from alcohol and tobacco. He maintained a superb academic record and became the highest ranking midshipman: brigade commander.   After duty in Chicago, he underwent additional training and was appointed Assistant Naval Constructor in 1891. Hobson then served at various Navy Yards and facilities, including a tour of duty as instructor at the Naval Academy.

In the early days of Spanish-American War, he was with Admiral William T. Sampson in New York, and arrived off Santiago 1 June 1898. In order to bottle up the Spanish squadron of Admiral Pascual Cervera y Topete, Hobson took temporary command of collier Merrimac, which he would attempt to sink as an obstruction in the channel. The attempt was made early 3 June under heavy Spanish fire, which disabled the steering gear of the collier. Hobson did sink the Merrimac, but was unable to place her in the shallowest part of the channel. With his intrepid crew of six, he was picked up by Admiral Cervera himself, and treated quite chivalrously for his gallant expedition.

Hobson became a hero of the American press while he was a prisoner of war in Cuba. His portrait appeared in hundreds of newspapers with embellished stories of his bravery in volunteering for what was perceived as a suicide mission. A fund was raised to aid his parents in avoiding foreclosure of their mortgage. When Hobson was released during a prisoner exchange on 6 July 1898, hundreds of American troops snapped to attention, then burst into cheers as he passed. He was deluged with speaking invitations when he returned to the United States. After dining with President William McKinley, Hobson traveled west by train en route to San Francisco and the Philippines. Crowds greeted his train at many stations, and his enthusiasm for kissing admiring young women made him a sex symbol of the Victorian age.

Hobson was advanced ten numbers in grade after the war and later, in 1933, awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic attempt to block the channel. After the Spanish-American War he worked on the repairing and refitting of captured Spanish cruisers at Cavite and at various shore stations of the Navy.

One of his close friends was American genius and inventor Nikola Tesla. In later years, Hobson was the only person who was able to persuade Tesla to interrupt his intellectual pursuits for a movie gathering.

Hobson was the author of a book about the events surrounding the sinking of collier Merrimac in which he participated as the leader of a volunteer squad.

After resigning from active duty in 1903, Hobson remained a staunch supporter of the Navy and during his subsequent career as a Democratic U.S. Representative from Alabama, 1905-1915, was a firm advocate of naval expansion. He was denied renomination in the 1914 Democratic primary. In 1934, by special act of the United States Congress, he was advanced to Naval Constructor with a rank of Rear Admiral, and placed on the retired list. Rear Admiral Hobson died 16 March 1937 in New York City. He is interred in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

Medal of Honor

Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.
Born: 17 August 1870, Greensboro, Ala.
Accredited to: New York. (Medal presented by President, 29 April 1933.)

Citation:

    In connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. Merrimac at the entrance to the fortified harbor of Santiago de Cuba, 3 June 1898. Despite persistent fire from the enemy fleet and fortifications on shore, Lt. Hobson distinguished himself by extraordinary courage and carried out this operation at the risk of his own personal safety.

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[StarCMC]

Ping ~ come to the Canteen and read about another of our country’s heroes!

[mylife]

We sure got a pile of Heros!

Have you done Oliver Hazard Perry yet?

[HiJinx]

Evenin’, Starlette.

[HiJinx]

Very interesting story.
The press seems to be a whole lot different nowadays in how they treat war heroes.

[Old Sarge]

Crowds greeted his train at many stations, and his enthusiasm for kissing admiring young women made him a sex symbol of the Victorian age.

My kinda guy!

Howdy, Star, and thank you for the thread!

[SevenofNine]

Well latest report from AFP wire reporting that Ukraine said we want be part of that missile defense shield that US try set up and Russians are not amused with Ukraine

And anohter report from BBC wire Russia is threated Poland AGAIN is that broken record or what

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hall of Heroes: Richard Pearson Hobson

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[StarCMC]

Nope — I haven’t!! :-) And you’re FIRST!!!

[StarCMC]

HEY YOU!! How are ya?

You’re SECOND!!

[StarCMC]

HA HA!! Evenin’ Sarge — and you’re THIRD!!!

[StarCMC]

Russia seems to be feeling their oats these days, eh? Evenin’ Seven!

[mylife]

Just a personal Hero

[mylife]

So was yer bike trip yo San Francisco yer first?

[mylife]

God Bless Ukraine. They are next on Russias hit list. Pussia (I was gonna fix that typo but i like it!)wants them ports.

Ukraine is giving them the finger.

They offered a naval blockade and troops for Georgia, now this.

Georgia didnt take them up on it as it would escalate things but God Bless Ukraine for the offer

[SevenofNine]

More breaking news from AFP wire report that South Osseinia is under emergency control at this hour

Also another report from BBC wire EU thanks to French President Sarozy may kick Russia out of G-8

Yeah Russians are going listen to Frogs?

YEAH RIGHT

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops they're fighting for our Freedom.

Prayers going up.

[mylife]

Poland too.. giving the pussians the finger

Poland is a damn fine ally

[Old Sarge]

Thank you, sweetie!

STATE FAIR NEWS: The Boy got his second and third Blue Ribbons in the Junior Division again!

Dad only pulled to red ones...

[mylife]

Dont underestimate Sarkosy

[mylife]

What did the kiddo ribbon in?

Looming? Thats cool. A boatswains mate in the making.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

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[HiJinx]

I are great!

Time to relax, now...

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, Star!

Good evening, all!

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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[SandRat]

Late in.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[SandRat]

Day at the Zoo Locals enjoy a day out at the Baghdad Zoo, Aug. 8, 2008. Photo by Spc. Charles Gill, Joint Combat Camera Center - Iraq.

[SandRat]

Colorful Kids Young Iraqi girls hang out outside a security meeting with Mayor Dr. Mohammed at his residence after getting Gatorade drinks from U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, in Jadellah Sofia, Iraq, Aug. 4, 2008. Photo by Pfc. Sarah De Boise, Joint Combat Camera Center.

[Old Sarge]

The Boy took the blue ribbon in two weaving categories: Junior Weaving Worn Article (a scarf), and Junior Weaving Miscellaneous (a tote bag).

The tote bag was recycled from last year, he only got a red ribbon. He redid the handles and this year got the blue!

[StarCMC]

Poland is a damn fine ally

Darn tootin.

[laurenmarlowe]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[StarCMC]

w00t!!

[SandRat]

Barber Blues A boy gets a haircut at a market barbershop in the Ha'Teen District of Baghdad, Aug. 4, 2008. Photo by Spc. Charles Gill, Joint Combat Camera Center.

[Old Sarge]

STARECAZE KIDS

UR DOIN IT RONG

[mylife]

Yess’m as are most of the old eastern bloc country’s.

We cant let them fall. but we need Europe to grow a pair in order to stop it

[mylife]

Vey good!

Its a precise art and very useful

[AZamericonnie]

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[The Mayor]

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August 18, 2008

Another Chance

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READ: Philemon 1:8-19

[You] have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him. —Colossians 3:10

For almost 100 years, a huge piece of flawed Carrara marble lay in the courtyard of a cathedral in Florence, Italy. Then, in 1501, a young sculptor was asked to do something with it. He measured the block and noted its imperfections. In his mind, he envisioned a young shepherd boy.

For 3 years, he chiseled and shaped the marble skillfully. Finally, when the 18-foot towering figure of David was unveiled, his student exclaimed to Michelangelo, “Master, it lacks only one thing—speech!”

Onesimus was like that flawed marble. He was an unfaithful servant when he fled from his master Philemon. But while on the run he came to know the Master Sculptor. As a changed man, he served God faithfully and was invaluable to Paul’s ministry. When Paul sent him back to Philemon, he commended him as one “who once was unprofitable to you, but now is profitable to you and to me” (1:11). He asked Philemon to receive Onesimus back as a brother (v.16).

Paul knew what it meant to be given another chance after past wrongs (Acts 9:26-28). He knew personally the transformation God can accomplish. Now he saw it in the life of Onesimus. The Lord can chisel His image on our flawed lives and make us beautiful and useful too.

Christ takes each sin, each pain, each loss,
And by the power of His cross
Transforms our brokenness and shame
So that our lives exalt His name. —D. De Haan

Our rough edges must be chipped away to bring out the image of Christ.

Bible in One Year: Job 40–42; Proverbs 17:1-14

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Starlette & thank you for this evenings thread! *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

And grabbing the gold...my!!

[ConorMacNessa]

[ConorMacNessa]

Greetings To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, Our Veterans, Their Families, FRiends and To Our Allies!

Missing Man Setting

Never Forget Those Who Sacrificed All That We Could Live In Freedom!!

[mylife]

I am the Champions I an The Champions!!.... Of the world... L0L

[mylife]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2SDgynKwE&feature=related

[ConorMacNessa]

FREEDOM ISN’T FREE!

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[Tanniker Smith]

50?

[philly-d-kidder]

hello