Fr. John,

You can certainly be most proud. You have a fine young man there. Great picture - he wears the kilt with pride and distinction. I will definetly keep your son, and all of your family in my prayers.

I'm a Navy Vietnam veteran, and my father served in the Navy during WWII.

Here is an alternate verse to The Navy Hymn for those who serve in the air, rather than on the sea. I thought you might like it:

Lord, guard and guide the men who fly
Through the great spaces in the sky.
Be with them always in the air,
In darkening storms or sunlight fair;
Oh, hear us when we lift our prayer,
For those in peril in the air!


Darrell