USS Peary survivor's son to meet US Pres Obama

[nmbluesky]

Tony Duke, 53, of Alice Springs is one of a handful of Territorians who will attend a private ceremony where Mr Obama will lay a wreath at the USS Peary War Memorial at The Esplanade.

His father, Chief Petty Officer Melvin Edward Duke swam through burning oil as the USS Peary sank during the bombing on February 19 1942, taking 91 sailors with it.

The American citizen was in the United States during Mr Obama's presidential campaign and voted for him.

Mr Duke knows what he will say when he shakes Mr Obama's hand.

"You are doing a great job mate, I will definitely vote for you again," he said.
http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/11/17/273201_ntnews.html

[nmbluesky]

1. new picture today

[Tarheel_Dem]

2. Great pics. Especially the last one. I got a bit choked up. Thanks.

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