tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post7547062349899126561..comments2024-01-01T11:53:37.594-05:00Comments on I Like The Cut Of His Jib !!: In Case You May Have Forgotten - Captain Kathleen McGrath - awesome Naval officer. Sorely missed by family and Shipmates !Mike Lamberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268185984165305315noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-15966429223679743702020-01-29T04:13:55.400-05:002020-01-29T04:13:55.400-05:00I met Then Lt. McGarth while Stationed aboard USS ...I met Then Lt. McGarth while Stationed aboard USS Prairie. She was at The Time Dept head for deck. Well. Pretty much her entire time on board Prairie. I'm glad to hear that she made Captain. And That she commanded her own ship. I'm saddened by her passing. I was in Salt Lake City(2000) When I first heard she was had received her first combatant Command. I did not know until about ten years ago that she was was the first female naval officer to receive a combatant. It was also that first time I had read of her passing. God Bless You Combat Kate. Mis you much. It wasn't something to laugh atUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383197485351542985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-40393578772694515282017-08-01T01:26:38.624-04:002017-08-01T01:26:38.624-04:00I served with her on U.S.S Jarrett. Personally I c...I served with her on U.S.S Jarrett. Personally I couldn't stand her. She stuttered a lot. She had never commanded a warship. And I think it was a mistake. That ship was amazing before her. We had a mustang officer who knew the life of an enlisted man and treated his crew with respect.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713348902417407852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-67632969414147939032011-01-27T14:00:36.009-05:002011-01-27T14:00:36.009-05:00Capt. McGrath was my CO on the USS Recovery. By f...Capt. McGrath was my CO on the USS Recovery. By far, she was the best CO I ever had. I was saddened to read about her death. What a shame to be taken so young.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-26531605049609306922010-03-31T23:53:33.831-04:002010-03-31T23:53:33.831-04:00I was unaware that she had passed on. How sad. I...I was unaware that she had passed on. How sad. I was in SWO Basic in Coronado as a young Ensign, where Captain McGrath (then LTjg) was a class leader in many ways. I remember her as one of those competent people that did not have an overbearing ego, despite her many successes. Hopefully, many of those who served under her took notes and learned from a great naval officer. I agree that she will be sorely missed by many. Thanks for the information and the opportunity to comment. <br /><br />With great respect and admiration for one of the best,<br /><br />Gene S.<br />CDR USN (Ret.)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12376466160714333816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-18454743105713244772010-03-08T17:40:21.027-05:002010-03-08T17:40:21.027-05:00I had the pleasure of serving with then LCDR McGra...I had the pleasure of serving with then LCDR McGrath, and the displeasure of serving with then LCDR Graff. 180 degrees out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-68141175514065556612010-03-08T03:00:05.185-05:002010-03-08T03:00:05.185-05:00Captain Lambert,
Not many Sailors ever referred t...Captain Lambert,<br /><br />Not many Sailors ever referred to a Navy Frigate as a ship that was sexy and glamorous but Captain McGrath did. She took command of that ship and made the Navy, women and Sailors proud. She did more than she was required to do, and the Navy is a better place for that.<br /><br />Very Respectfully,<br />Navyman834Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-1302985032972162202010-03-07T08:07:09.906-05:002010-03-07T08:07:09.906-05:00“May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for...“May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer.”Chapsnoreply@blogger.com