The Geek

September 17th, 2013 at 6:24 PM ^

Wanted to post as a career Navy officer and Michigan alumnus. My sincere condolences... 

Vishnu sounds like he was a wonderful human being. My best to his family and friends. Stay strong.

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BILG

September 17th, 2013 at 11:05 PM ^

But considering its a national story, might be of interest to some that a fellow alum was a victim.  Also, is this really worthy of debate?  There are posts on here all the time about TV shows and other random shit.  Debating whether or not a man's tragic death is thread worthy seems quite petty to me.

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CooperLily21

September 18th, 2013 at 11:13 AM ^

These discussions are always interesting to me.  Note the experince (year joined) of the people making the arguments.  In this one, the more senior MGoMembers advocate that this post is not OT (which is clearly correct).  Here's a good tip:  When in doubt, look to the MGoElders.

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Libertine

September 17th, 2013 at 9:47 PM ^

from 2010 until last summer. I have dozens of friends that still work there. Even now, it feels like it was all a dream and that it didn't or couldn't actually have happened. That was the LAST place I would've imagined for something like that to occur.

On my way to work (at my current job) yesterday, I kept thinking about how close that damn Akron game was and if we should've done this or that. After I got to work and saw what was on the news, the Akron game became the absolute least important thing.

I often forget how much of a privilege it is to be able to spend a week worrying about how Michigan's going to adjust after such a difficult and close game. And it's those more inconsequential things that should be what worries or upsets people, not what's going through the minds of those twelve families tonight.

Stay safe. Go Blue!

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Baldbill

September 18th, 2013 at 8:16 AM ^

Perspective...it is a quality that most of us lack. Thank you for posting this. We tie ourselves up in the "drama" of our life whether or not it is really important, until we see/hear of real drama/news and then we realize how petty we have been. It is humbling but necessary for each of us to just enjoy rooting for our team, win or lose. I hope Michigan has a great outing this weekend vs Conn, but lets all keep our perspective.

 

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004

September 17th, 2013 at 10:34 PM ^

I'm in the Navy Yard a few times each week but was fortunate to have family commitments this Monday which kept me home. I feel terrible for all those impacted by this tragedy. It will be very odd working in the navy yard tomorrow and every day afterwards. I wish I had something deeper to add, but I'm at a loss. Odd that we do such a poor job protecting at home those who protect us abroad.

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HAIL 2 VICTORS

September 17th, 2013 at 10:36 PM ^

I never get the objections to things like this.  If you were forced to read the thread I might understand but simply avoid the click that takes you here let alone post in the topic.  I wanted to read about it so I appreciate the post. 

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French West Indian

September 18th, 2013 at 1:22 PM ^

Does anybody even care if I thread is considered "overtime" or not?

Just make a succinct, descriptive title so that people can judge for themselves if they want to read it or not.

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MGoUberBlue

September 19th, 2013 at 8:02 AM ^

That anyone might object to the post. I always wonder about the victims when one of these horrific events occurs. I met a guy several years ago who was a naval architect grad from UM. He and his wife both worked at the Navy Yards and I hope they are well.

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