USS Gabrielle Giffords

NavyDood · 02-10-2012, 11:35 PM

Ok, I got to vent on this one big time.

Even though I retired as a Navy Chief after 20 years in the Navy and wore my anchors with pride, honor, courage, commitment, integrity, unity, service and navigation, naming a ship after Gabrielle Giffords is absurd. There is no denying it was tragic that Congresswoman Giffords almost lost her life from an assassination attempt, but to name a ship after her is unjust. What about the other 6000+ service members that have lost there life in Iraq and Afghanistan leaving spouses and children behind without their mommy or daddy? The only thing those family's receive is a flag presented to them with the words "Sir/Ma'am, this flag is presented on behalf of a grateful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one." (Wording will vary with the different branches of the service)

Sorry for the rant, but this really chaps my ass.

Johng57 · 02-10-2012, 11:40 PM

Agreed.

PoorMansCamaro · 02-10-2012, 11:44 PM

I also agree, but which of those 6000+ soldiers are you going to name 1 ship after?

GunnyG · 02-10-2012, 11:50 PM

Perhaps you never heard of DDG-109, the USS Jason Dunham? Named after a United States Marine Medal of Honor recipient from the Iraq War, Corporal Jason Dunham. Congresswoman Giffords didn't name the ship after herself! Come on, get real.

goval · 02-10-2012, 11:55 PM

There's a new DDG class and the first one will be named after Michael Monsoor, a SEAL killed in the recent war.

Also, theres a DDG (PCU) 112, USS Michael Murphy, another SEAL killed in the recent war

But I completely agree with you on the topic. No Destroyer should be named after senators. Perhaps a Supply ship, but not a destroyer, amphib, cruiser, frigate or any ship directly involved in war. However, I will support a ship being named after Arnie, the Governator.

USS Arnold Shwarzenegger. Can you imagine? The God D@m enemy would run away after hearing his ship is coming, hahahaha

Sir Nuke · 02-11-2012, 12:15 AM

dood.....I'm with you on this one.....1000%

Oddball · 02-11-2012, 12:38 AM

Although I apreciate her service to her District, I don't think it is appropriate to name a United States Navy ship for her. Just sayin'.

GunnyG · 02-11-2012, 12:42 AM

How about the USS Newt? Acceptable?

Oddball · 02-11-2012, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunnyG

How about the USS Newt? Acceptable?

USS Newt? Is that the actual name of a ship?

Oddball · 02-11-2012, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunnyG

How about the USS Newt? Acceptable?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oddball

USS Newt? Is that the actual name of a ship?

?

Ocikat · 02-11-2012, 01:15 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't it used to be that ships could only bear someones name if they were deceased ? I agree with Navy Dood, as far as I know Gabrielle Giffords hasn't ever served in the military

Dznts · 02-11-2012, 02:18 AM

i kind of agree with the OP

Overflow · 02-11-2012, 09:56 AM

Agreed.

GunnyG · 02-11-2012, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oddball

USS Newt? Is that the actual name of a ship?

No, that was a joke.

02-10-2012, 11:35 PM	#1
NavyDood Retired Navy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NW of DFW Posts: 915	USS Gabrielle Giffords Ok, I got to vent on this one big time. Even though I retired as a Navy Chief after 20 years in the Navy and wore my anchors with pride, honor, courage, commitment, integrity, unity, service and navigation, naming a ship after Gabrielle Giffords is absurd. There is no denying it was tragic that Congresswoman Giffords almost lost her life from an assassination attempt, but to name a ship after her is unjust. What about the other 6000+ service members that have lost there life in Iraq and Afghanistan leaving spouses and children behind without their mommy or daddy? The only thing those family's receive is a flag presented to them with the words "Sir/Ma'am, this flag is presented on behalf of a grateful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one." (Wording will vary with the different branches of the service) Sorry for the rant, but this really chaps my ass.

02-10-2012, 11:40 PM	#2
Johng57 Mid-Wife Crisis Drives: 2012 Black 2SS / RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South River, NJ Posts: 378 View My Garage	Agreed. __________________ Order PVSN9X - 2SS Black, RS, GFX.... VIN - 9125176 10/08/2011 (6000) Vehicle delivered to customer or dealer has completed customer paperwork

02-10-2012, 11:44 PM	#3
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,226	I also agree, but which of those 6000+ soldiers are you going to name 1 ship after? __________________

02-10-2012, 11:50 PM	#4
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,867 View My Garage	Perhaps you never heard of DDG-109, the USS Jason Dunham? Named after a United States Marine Medal of Honor recipient from the Iraq War, Corporal Jason Dunham. Congresswoman Giffords didn't name the ship after herself! Come on, get real. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway Last edited by GunnyG; 02-11-2012 at 12:02 AM.

02-10-2012, 11:55 PM	#5
goval Anderson B. Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 576	There's a new DDG class and the first one will be named after Michael Monsoor, a SEAL killed in the recent war. Also, theres a DDG (PCU) 112, USS Michael Murphy, another SEAL killed in the recent war But I completely agree with you on the topic. No Destroyer should be named after senators. Perhaps a Supply ship, but not a destroyer, amphib, cruiser, frigate or any ship directly involved in war. However, I will support a ship being named after Arnie, the Governator. USS Arnold Shwarzenegger. Can you imagine? The God D@m enemy would run away after hearing his ship is coming, hahahaha __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS Last edited by goval; 02-11-2012 at 12:08 AM.

02-11-2012, 12:15 AM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,711 View My Garage	dood.....I'm with you on this one.....1000% __________________

02-11-2012, 12:38 AM	#7
Oddball Drives: attentively Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,983	Although I apreciate her service to her District, I don't think it is appropriate to name a United States Navy ship for her. Just sayin'. __________________ Seriously. Don't take anything I say seriously.

02-11-2012, 12:42 AM	#8
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,867 View My Garage	How about the USS Newt? Acceptable? __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

02-11-2012, 01:15 AM	#11
Ocikat Drives: 2012 2LT 45th convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 949	Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't it used to be that ships could only bear someones name if they were deceased ? I agree with Navy Dood, as far as I know Gabrielle Giffords hasn't ever served in the military __________________ Top Ten Reasons I Procrastinate 1.

02-11-2012, 02:18 AM	#12
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	i kind of agree with the OP __________________

02-11-2012, 09:56 AM	#13
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,897 View My Garage	Agreed.

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