The "Silent Sentinel" - standing watch over the Granite Sea at the Navy Memorial in Washington DC and by other maritime locations throughout the U.S. The Lone Sailor reaches into the hearts and minds of veterans and active duty sailors alike. A tribute to those who serve or have ever served in any of the U.S. Sea Sevices.
"Fair Winds and a Following Sea."
The traditional farewell of a mariner is wishing a friend "fair winds and following seas." The full version is "Fair winds and following seas and long may your big jib draw!" The phrase may also be considered a Naval blessing as well as a farewell. "We bid shipmates farewell with this naval blessing because it represents the ideal underway conditions for which Sailors yearn." It is also said for a departed mariner at a funeral.
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