Very tragic. These young sailors had a lot of life ahead of them. I have to agree with Acorn - I would think our Navy ships are supposed to be able to avoid stealthy, intentional attacks by terrorists and rogue states, so it is indefensible and sad that a destroyer could be a victim of an accidental and non-stealthy collision with a huge cargo ship.
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - A wise man's heart directs him to the right, but a foolish man's heart directs him to the left.
Wise men don't need advice, and fools won't take it - Ben Franklin
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