Man of Honor

July 27, 2006 6:31 AM

"We have many traditions. In my career, I have encountered most of them. Some are good, some not so good. I would, however not be here today were it not for our greatest tradition of all... honor." Carl Brashear, the US Navy's first African American diver and the subject of the 2000 movie Men of Honor has died at age 75.
posted by NotMyselfRightNow (10 comments total)

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posted by Addiction at 6:54 AM on July 27, 2006

anotherpanacea - Odd. I'm positive I'm not a member of AwesomeStories, and I can get to it just fine. Found it via Google...
posted by NotMyselfRightNow at 7:06 AM on July 27, 2006

I can also see the content, for what it's worth.
posted by illovich at 7:11 AM on July 27, 2006

Oh, I thought he might be related to Donald Brashear, because he too is awesome. I guess not.
posted by perianwyr at 7:40 AM on July 27, 2006

Bravo Zulu, Master Chief.

Fair winds and following seas.
posted by pax digita at 9:08 AM on July 27, 2006

A amazing individual, and a true inspiration. May perpetual light shine upon him, and may he rest in peace.
posted by edverb at 9:43 AM on July 27, 2006

An incredible man. I salute him. Thanks for the FPP.
posted by davidmsc at 12:18 PM on July 27, 2006

Adding to the thanks for this post. I'm going for the oral history link.
posted by nj_subgenius at 3:33 PM on July 27, 2006

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posted by ajr at 6:20 PM on July 27, 2006

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posted by geekyguy at 8:09 PM on July 27, 2006