Selfless people amaze me. Bryant L. Davis is one of those people. He joined the Navy to give us our freedom that we know and love. Little did he know his life would be cut short as he was serving on board USS Kitty Hawk. As I researched, I learned Navy Machinist’s Mate Fireman Apprentice Bryant L. Davis, 20, of Chicago Illinois fell overboard from the USS Kitty Hawk on November 7 into the Arabian Sea. Search and rescue efforts continued for more than two days. He was declared deceased on November 10, 2001. As I researched a little further, I read a note from retired shipmate R. Beck MMCM (SW) USN RET. . It states, “I served on the Kitty from 81-91, as a MM. It takes a lot of work and no sleep to keep those old grey beasts going, good on ya Bryant, and you will never be forgotten for the ultimate sacrifice you gave to your country and your family left behind. Fair winds and following seas shipmate “Press on”.”
As I spend today with my family in my comfortable home feeling overwhelmed with emotion for these men and women who serve, I’m thankful for this brave man. Thank you for working hard to allow us to continue life as we know it. I also thank his family and friends for supporting him in his decisions and beliefs.
Sincerely,
Janet
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Thank you for writing this tribute!
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