So many times I have put myself in the position of those young men of the Greatest Generation. My father was a World War II veteran, a submariner. It’s hard for me to imagine what it was like waiting beneath surface to be depth charged, then surface and attack. But I suppose the hardest for me to imagine is storming the beaches on D-Day. I love both your father and my father, and they were indeed the Greatest Generation.
I served USN(SS) with WW2 'BOAT' heroes, they were and will always be heroes. The US lost 52 submarine and 3502 heroes during the WW2, those that were lost at sea are honored by the phrase, 'Eternal Patrol".
The traditional phrase used to honor World War II submarine sailors lost at sea is "Still on Patrol".
This tradition reflects the belief within the U.S. Navy that submarines that haven't returned from duty are not considered "lost at sea" but rather "still on patrol," continuing their service. This phrase is a powerful way to acknowledge their sacrifice and the vital role they played during the war. It's used in ceremonies and tributes to commemorate the more than 50 submarines and 3,000 sailors who went missing during WWII.
Other phrases or expressions of remembrance that are also used include:
"Never Forget" and "#EternalPatrol", often seen in online posts and messages.
"Sailor, rest your oar", a solemn phrase used in prayers and ceremonies.
"May God rest their gallant souls", as stated by Vice Admiral C.A. Lockwood, Jr., Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet in a 1945 speech.
'Oldmember' is a proud(Boat) Submarine Veteran
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