Manley (DD 940) - Naval Cruise Book

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HOMEWARD BOUND We ' re on a journey, homeward bound. We ' ve no more time for sailing around. We ' re steaming hard and making wavesi We ' ll surely be home in a matter of days. Yes. We ' re on a journey, homeward bound where friends and loved ones will be found. We ' ll celebrate X-mas and the New Year with loads of love and much to cheer. Thus, your weary mind I hope you ' ve unwound, for we are on a journey, homeward bound. Lamont Dixon I MsneneBessMKassacenRi UU4,mXffJ .J , . ' .T i.)i 1 ! 94

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THE U$S MANLEY .x.J9Br y On the day we decommission we ' re the last of a great tradition through present day and times of old sailed the Manley proud and bold Of the Navy we are but a small few honored we are to be the Manley ' s crew in our minds this may be a dream but we are all part of the team Working together side by side instilled in our hearts is the greatest pride be it work or be it fun with professionalism it is done Though some cherished friends have gone treasured memories they now own of the Manley they once were a part shall always remain in their heart Then when comes the time we all must go heartache and sorrow we shall show for we know not when there will come the day when friends will once again pass our way But let us not dwell on the sorrow and pain for surely we shall not pass this way again hold your head high and always attest that the Manley has always been the Best PN3 Kenneth L. Jones ' ! The Manley in the winter time of her life, for soon she will be motionless.