U.S. Navy Statements on Passing of Sen. John McCain From the Office of the #NavyChief of Information #WASHINGTON ( #nns ) -- Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, Chief of #navaloperations Adm. John Richardson and the commanding officer of USS John S. McCain ( #ddg 56), Cmdr. Micah Murphy, released statements Aug. 25 on the death of Senator and #navyveteran John S. McCain III who died Aug. 25 at age 81. Statement by Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer: “Today, the Navy and Marine Corps team lost a friend and one of our own when Senator John McCain passed. “From the Naval Academy to flight school and throughout his time as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, McCain displayed unfailing honor and duty to country. If that was the end of his service, he would still be renowned as a hero, but McCain’s desire to serve didn’t stop when his uniform came off. He continued to serve as a representative and senator from #Arizona. Throughout his life, McCain never ceased serving our #nation or fighting for what he believed. “My heartfelt condolences go out to the #McCainfamily, their friends and loved ones. Everyone on the #navy and #marinecorps team shares this loss with all who had the fortune of knowing Sen. John McCain.” Statement by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson: “The nation has lost a great patriot and warrior. Whenever we were in a tough spot, we knew Sen. McCain would be on our side with his characteristic toughness and integrity. The U.S. Navy mourns the loss of a true shipmate. Our prayers go with him and to his family, that they find consolation. May Sen. John McCain, who never flinched from a worthy fight, rest in a well-deserved peace.” Statement by USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) commanding officer Cmdr. Micah Murphy: "On behalf of the crew of USS John S. McCain, I offer our support and prayers to the McCain family, our gratitude to the senator for his years of service to our nation, and a heartfelt traditional #Navy sendoff: 'Fair winds and following seas.' It is an honor to have our mighty warship carry on your name and continue your legacy." #uss #senatorjohnmccain #johnmccain #warhero #navyveteran⚓️🇺🇸⚓️🇺🇸 #sailors (at Arizona)
