Thats right folks, the first time she went into the mountains after him, she took a shovel "Then I will bury him". Recovering in Shiraz, she mentioned it as well, ("I brought a shovel.") making him gag. He later joked with her about it. ("Maybe you'll finaly get to bury me.") There's a bit of Shakespeare in it as well: "I come not to praise Ceasar, but to bury him."
Due back September 05, due to retire then after 20 years Naval Service. Heading up to Kuwait in a couple of days for 2 weeks, to train reservists in boat operations. Christmas in a desert tent this year.
I've been approached by the Army about a possible conversion, perhaps a warrent Commission. Be another 3 years most likely, with a tour in Iraq. Thinkin' about it. . .