Tag Archives: Sailing Angel

The soldier sails a tugboat

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Shay

Only one boat, NORFOLK REBEL, could simultaneously meet a young Iraq veteran’s two dreams: to sail and to drive a tugboat. Thanks to the kindness of Captain Steve Briggs, Will Williamson piloted the “Tugantine” on the Elizabeth River while under power, and then under … Continue reading →

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The soldier-sailor at the yacht club dinner

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Shay

I invited Will, the soldier-sailor who is battling leukemia, to be my guest at Quantico Yacht Club’s annual holiday party and change of watch last night. His ride from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center fell through, he decided to take … Continue reading →

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Operation “Sailing Angel”

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Shay

The morning of Wednesday, October 23, 2013 saw the dream of a young Iraq vet come into reality. That day, Will Williamson, a 25-year-old soldier who is battling his second round of leukemia, stepped aboard the beautiful Beneteau 49, LIQUIDITY, … Continue reading →

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When asked to make a dream come true, you say “Yes!”

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Shay

What do you do when asked to make a dream come true for a young veteran of the Iraq war, who is battling leukemia that was likely caused by the spent uranium spread by US munitions in the region? First, … Continue reading →

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The soldier wants to be a sailor

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Shay

On a recent evening I left work an hour early to drive to a federal medical facility, where I passed through a security clearance that included a vehicle search, purse inspection and my walking through a metal detector. Afterward, I … Continue reading →

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