Buchanan (DDG 14) - Naval Cruise Book

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Wt ' dediciite this buuk to those gallunt, bnue men who have sailed the seas before us. It is in their footsteps that we continue a proud tradi- tion, the tradition of serving our country with pride. The reasons are many for the .sacrifices we endure, yet benea th them all lie a single truth, we share a fundamental belief in preserving those freedoms and ideals that make the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, great. Our forefath- ers fought and died to make those same ideals a reality, we, in turn are not only prepared but are morally obligated to lay down our lives in defense of those same ideals, should they ever be threatened. It is with pride that we serve. KEVIN R. HENDERSON STG2(SW) Photo courtesy of ET2 Feist

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IN MEMORIAM KENNETH RAY MONTONY AUG. 27, 1966 — JAN 21, 1990 At the time of printing of this book, BUCHANAN lost a valued crewmember and friend to a tragic rock climbing accident, HM2 Kenneth Montony. Ken unselfishly gave of himself to better the lives and welfare of all who knew him. His professional abilities were in the highest keepings of Naval Service, as evidenced by his award of the Navy Achievement Medal. The prayers of the crew go to him and his family. GOD BLESS YOU KEN.