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GUAM

I went to Guam while I was in the Navy.  It was secured by the time I got there.  I remember going to the little town of Agana which is the harbor and then I went down to Apra Heights which was the main town in those days.  The little town of Apra Heights reminds me of what you might imagine a little Mexican town to look like.  There are no beaches to speak of on Guam.  While I was there the US Navy sank some ships off the north end of the island to get rid of them.  I don't recall if they were damaged US Ships or if they were captured enemy ships. All I know is they said that the deepest part of the ocean is just off the north end of this island.  I remember watching that sight and I was surprised how quickly those ships went down after they were blown up.  It was a sobering sight and I imagined myself sinking in our little ship.  I have no idea how you would ever get off during such an event.  But as the saying goes you can go out into the ocean and be just fine as long as you never let any of it inside.  The same is true of your mind and heart. You can go out into the world and find an ocean of evil and hate but it can never sink you unless you let it in.