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Great Lakes Naval Base...proof we were actually this close to real live sailors!
Date: 08/28/2007
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So, here we are, 5 musicians trying to get on the base to help Lt. Commander Matthew Shirley celebrate his retirment. But alas, they won't let us on base! We were sent to the Visitors Center to get passes! C90 was our number. They were calling number C72
Date: 08/28/2007
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The Chief to the rescue! Jon (we have no idea how he got on base) called for help and this wonderful gentleman came to our resc ue and drove us on to the base. Our hero!
Date: 08/28/2007
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Hey, this isn't the retirement party! Are we being sent to the brig? Why do we look so happy if we are being taken to the brig? Is the brig a bar or buffet or something?
Date: 08/28/2007
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Oh no! They got the Chief too! No we're all going to the brig and the photographers snapped photos too. Guess it's off to rehab for us now.
Date: 08/28/2007
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A serious note...I know, you didn't think we could do that. These people are the next generation of United States Navy personne l. We were proud to share in the retirement ceremony of a distinguished sailor and we are proud of each one of the people on ba
Date: 08/28/2007
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Fancy-schmancy brig! Or perhaps the banquet hall for the ceremony. Could go either way.
Date: 08/28/2007
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Lt. Commander M. Shirley (Retired) shares a story with the girls of Bounding Main. It was about the song, "The Mermaid ", and how he used it to liven things up on base. Ask us about it some time, pretty neat stuff.
Date: 08/28/2007
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Bounding Main and the honoree. Truly, a touching ceremony in appreciate of this sailor's service to us all. We are so proud.
Date: 08/28/2007
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