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Friday, January 27, 2006

ENTRY BY JOHN EARLE - Dad's Good Friend:
 
Good Evening Kapitaine:
We all know Dec 7, 1941  as the day that the Japs invaded Pearl Harbour and that the then President of the USA said it was a day that would live in infamy.  Well, January 26, 1945 in the colony of Newfoundland became the day that will live in infamy.  It was that day, that in the tiny village of Lanse au Loup that a baby was born to Julia and Thomas O'Brien.  They called his name Michael which means, in the old Irish tradition "He who loves the Ocean."
Before he was two years old, Michael  began splashing and playing in the ocean, or in the waters which ran behind his home (the Brook) and in ensuing years, the boy often found himself immersed in the ocean accidentally and  getting into big problems with an over-powering relative.  Nevertheless, he perservered and soon after high school was finished, he  fouund himself atlas, working onboard sea-going vessels of the Canadian Coast Guard.   Although starting out at the lowest rungs, he quite rapidly worked his way up, until he became a Commanding Officer (Captain, for you  less knowledgeable folk).
This  sailor loved the life in the Coast Guard and visited his old homestead on "his" vessel many times, both before and when he became C/O.  As far as we know, he did come ashore long enough to wed and father a family (we dont think this happened at sea).  His distant relative (and also Lanse au Louper), now living at Lewisporte, often welcomed the CCGS Hood, Cape Roger and/or Sir Humphrey Gilbert when 'Skipper Mike' was in command.  Indeed, there was a time when Mike and his crew assisted 'me' in securing my vessel "Little Rascal" and I have the photographic evidence somewhere here.
Today as he turns 61, my Wife and I, are sure most of the citizens of This Town would want to wish him Many Happy returns of this day and a HEALTHY HAPPY and PROSPEROUS  year ahead!  I will close as I often do, with the 3 little words (no no not that!)...KEEP IN TOUCH..... Cheers......
John & Sylvia 

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Tuesday, November 22, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS DAD

35 Year Retirement Award - Canadian Coast Guard

Captain Michael O'Brien... yeah, the spiffy man in the center with the fancy gold bars on his uniform!  Seen above, accepting an award for his 35 years of service with the Canadian Coast Guard today (went home with some loot too).    Congratulations dad!  We love you!

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Wednesday, August 17, 2005

SMOOTH SAILING FROM HERE ON.....

dad and crew

No more fighting the high seas of the cold, North Atlantic for a while...  No more chasing dolphins and collecting glacier ice for holiday cocktails.  Today, Captain Michael O'Brien makes his way from the dock, to take a relaxing drive in his Land Rover.  Only 60 years young and full of energy, he will start this journey with adventure and spirit.  Congratulations, dad!  May there be many happy tomorrows in your future.  XOX BIG KISS ~ WE LOVE YOU XOX 

P.S. Did you buy your yacht yet? 

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