I am ashamed to admit that I did not realize that this wonderful, brave man had passed away last month. Ted Briggs was the last survivor of the Royal Navy Battleship H.M.S. Hood. The Hood was sunk in action against the German Battleship Bismarck during the Battle Of The Denmark Straight. Of the 1,421 men aboard the Hood only Ted and two of his shipmates survived. Ted was the last survivor and a man of great compassion and courage. He was one of my heroes. On this Thanksgiving Day I say thank you to Ted and all of his shipmates for their unselfish sacrifices for all of us.

Ted's Obituary:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/oct/07/military

In honor of Ted Briggs and the brave men of the H.M.S. Hood (please turn on your audio):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KecId...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEZop...eature=related

I know now that Ted's heart is no longer broken and sad for he is with his shipmates in Paradise.