Character, is defined as doing the right thing when no one is looking…I applaud you for your saving a life I truly do, you did the right thing…and I think most will agree…
But to be upset because you weren’t recognized for it is just outrageous to me…It’s like you want a neon sign over your head pointing down how great you are…“Look at me” " Look at me", I can’t help but find fault in that…In fact I just just can’t understand it at all…
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I knew where this would go as soon as I read it. Word of advise Capt.Robert… Check the anemometer before going to piss off the bridge wing.
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[quote=Capt. Robert;29917]Was that A VHF comment. or just a 2 cent comment.
NICE FORUM[/quote]
It is a pretty nice forum, and most of the people here are very knowledgeable folks who would go out of their way to help others. But, they don’t suffer fools lightly.
You started this thread. You told us what you did, helping another vessel in distress. Good on ya, 99.9% of us would have done the same thing. You told us you called the CG looking for recognition, which you haven’t recieved. You told us you need to write a letter to rectify this apparent oversight by the powers that be. To this I say, knock yourself out.
But, I also ask, whats the point of telling us all about it? I looked at the video too. I didnt see any spectacular footage of superhero Capt. Robert putting his ass on the line to save those guys. I speculatte the guys most likely jumped in the water and you fished them out, then deposited them on a nearby oil rig. Attaboy Capt. Robert!
Now. As far as telling members of this fine online community not to post on your thread if they don’t like what you write, wellllllll good luck with that one buddy.
Au Revoir, Capitan
Uuummmm dude in everyone else’s defense.
#1)In the beginning of this post you were talking about writing the Commandant of the Coast Guard about why you didn’t receive your medal. Like he doesn’t have more important stuff to deal with.
#2) You had a scanned copy of your 100 Ton License as your signature.
#3)Your screen name is Capt. Robert.(BTW, Almost everyone who posts on here is a Captain, hence the “Gcaptain” name of the site, so there is nobody here to impress.)
You are giving off serious Mommy and Daddy didn't give me enough attention vibe. You should consider toning it down a bit. We'll let you keep your "World's #1 Captain" bumper sticker though.
P.S. Please anyone else with Capt. in their screen name do not take offense. It was just one more thing to add to the list of attention getting efforts by this guy, and meant to be part of a larger picture.
oh well…I guess it is my turn:
**good luck with all that in the future!!
[B][I][U]only 600 or so of the USCG Gold Medals have been awarded since 1874[/U][/I][/B]
[B]The Lifesaving Medals[/B]
Heroic deeds and daring rescues at sea have always been a part of the Coast Guard tradition. But it was not until Congress passed the Life-Saving Act of June 20, 1874 that First and Second Class Medals were established and medals were awarded. The first medal was reserved for rescues of extreme and heroic daring, the second for those slightly less outstanding. Congress changed these designations in 1882, renaming the First Class medal the Gold Lifesaving Medal, and the Second Class Medal the Silver Lifesaving Medal. These medals are awarded to people who endanger their own lives while saving or attempting to save another from drowning, a shipwreck or other perils of the water. The first gold medals were awarded to three brothers who rescued two people from a shipwreck on Lake Erie in 1875. In November of the same year, two men received silver medals after they rescued two people from a shipwreck off the Maine coast.
One of the most celebrated lifesavers in our history was Joshua James. James is credited with saving more than 600 lives and earned two gold medals, three silver and other awards during his long and distinguished career. At the age of 15, James joined the Massachusetts Humane Society and later the U.S. Life-Saving Service. His most famous rescue, and one in which he received one of the Gold Lifesaving medals, was in November of 1888. James and his crew saved 29 people from five different vessels during one of the worst storms to hit Hull, Mass. Since 1874, more than 600 Gold Lifesaving Medals and more than 1,900 Silver Lifesaving Medals have been awarded.
The Secretary of Transportation has formal authority for the Lifesaving medals. The Coast Guard Commandant is responsible for the administrative details, including determination of eligibility.
Traditionally, these were the only lifesaving medals issued by the Coast Guard to civilians as well as military people. Today, military people may only receive these medals if they performed their act in an authorized leave or liberty status. Even then, a military award may be more appropriate.
The Gold and Silver Lifesaving Medals were designed by Anthony Paquet and were first struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The Gold Lifesaving Medal is 99.9 percent gold and the Silver Medal is 99 percent silver
[B][I][U]**believe this gentleman was the last recipient (posthumous)[/U][/I][/B]
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[B][I][U]**on the lighter side…as for myself…much like Capt.Fran…all I ever wanted from life was a pony!![/U][/I][/B]
In 1976 the Standfast (Sinkfast) 40, “Mary E II”, sank during a strong norther in the Miami - Nassau SORC Race.
The crew members from the two boats that rescued the crew of the disabled vessel all received a “Letter of Appreciation” from the USCG.
Maybe that is because they didn’t ask for it. Or didn’t even know such an acknowledgement existed.
Awww, it looks like Capt. Robert took his ball and went home. He’s deleted every single one of his posts. Wow. I hope the hell I don’t end up working with this guy.
Sure did I don’t associate with disrespectful people
Neither do we. Good bye.
I didn’t disrespect anyone or say anything negative till some else did.
No, Robbie, it looks like you deleted your posts and then hung around like a troll to see what (if anything) was said about you.
I am very happy that you saved some lives that day… I can only imagine what a horrible choice it must have been for you… to save these peoples lives or finish writing your autobiography. If you want to send the USCG a letter asking for a medal, go right ahead and do it. Its tacky, unprofessional, and would hold less weight than if someone else went to bat for you… huh… wait a moment… <light bulb> [B][I]Thats why you posted this on gCaptian!!![/I] [/B]You were hoping one of us would see your little video, say [I]He needs a medal, and he needs one quick![/I] and put our names on the line to recommend you for recognition. Nice try bub.
Class Action Rudeness really shows.
PLATINUM AWARD FOR COMMON DECENCY
(with real megalomaniac nut clusters)
[LEFT]
While operating under the authority of a 100-ton license prominently displayed both upon his vessel and signature line, Captain Robert LNU, did commit an act of common decency, whereas he elected to save the lives of three fellow mariners by the extraordinary act of being the closest vessel to the stricken vessel, and the first to respond. At no risk of health or life, but at the expendature of several gallons of fuel, Captain Robert did deposit his charge upon the nearest oil rig, and got the hell out. While his actions rose to the level Common Decency, his selfish self promotion, delusions of grandeur and extrodinary sense of self entitlement reflect little credit upon himself, his ship or the merchant mariners of the United States.
OFFICIAL
Admiral I. B. Important
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Admiral I. B. Important
Due to theoutraging an outstanding supply of dis-respectful comments left in PLATINUM AWARD FOR COMMON DECENCY. You, Admiral I. B. Important can take the $50 piece of paper, dispose/cram/squeeze into an insufficient space/stuff it where ever you like. Don’t hesitate to give a refund cause it’s not wanted. Oh! and if you have to get a helio MEDVAC because that paper is stuck contact Admiral I. D. Care
Officer
W. G. A. S.
For shits an giggles
Admins, can we L&B this?
Yall rant on this all yall want. I do not care. It does not hurt my feelings one bit yall people started this not me.
Log an book it all you want