We dress up nice...

My dad asked me to be his date to the Lone Sailor Awards Banquet. It's sponsored by the Navy Memorial and the award was given to 3 people: Eddie LeBaron, Lanier Phillips and Bill Cosby (yes THE Bill Cosby). Lanier Phillips was the first black sonar technician in the Navy, he also walked with Dr. Martin Luther King in the rally. Eddie LeBaron was a Marine who won the purple heart and then went on to play with the Redskins and then the Cowboys. And of course, we all know who Bill Cosby is. I'm not going to lie, I had NO idea that Bill Cosby was in the Navy. But he was a physical therapist for 4 years before he retired.


The food was excellent (not really the case @ most banquets), and the program went pretty well as far as being on time. The speeches of the other 2 guys were okay - especially for being as old as they were - but Cosby's was by far the best. He lived up to his reputation and his entire speech was like a comedy routine.

Bill Cosby, making his speech

The event just reiterated to me that I'm SO proud and thankful for everything that everyone who serves or served in the military has done for my country. And it makes me extra proud when I can experience these things with my dad, who's accomplishments have made me proud all my life.

My dad and Me