Nathan Hale

[BloodStripe]

http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/revolut/jb_revolut_hale_1.html

Today in 1776, Captain Nathan Hale was hanged for spying by the British. Only 21 and yet his head fully on his shoulders, his sacrifice still rings loudly today. I can think of a few sailors who need to act more like him.

 

[racing_kitty]

I read the thread title, and I thought for a moment that you had unearthed some tidbit about the Skipper from Gilligan's Island. Pleasantly surprised to see I was mistaken. Thanks for sharing this.





I really need more coffee.

 

[SpongeBob*24]

Awesome story!!!

A school teacher in 1775 is willing to give his life for this Country.
A school teacher in 2016 steps on our Flag.

I am teaching my girls that the first is a HERO, not the latter....

 

[Gunz]

Howe was a hangin general. He hung a lot of people, including Nathan Hale. He hung two of his own men at Bunker Hill. Speaking of Gilligan's Island, Mary Ann lives over at Indian Rocks Beach, about 50 miles from here.