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Player Spotlight – NAVYSALVAGEDIVER


First name: Earl

Screen name: NAVYSALVAGEDIVER

Tell us a little bit about yourself :

100% disabled Vietnam Veteran of the US Navy – served from 1960 to 1972 – served on 1 destroyer, 2 diesel submarines and 1 rescue and salvage ship – 2 med cruises and 1 westpac cruise – stationed in the Philippines and in Panang, Vietnam – was a navy salvage and saturation diver – I am a member of the Vietnam Vets/Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club in Dallas, Texas!

State, Province or Country?  Texas

Astrological sign?  Libra

What do you usually play on Pogo.com? Scrabble, Trivia, Solitaire, Cribbage and Dominoes.

What did you have for breakfast this morning? Fried chicken

Do you have a life philosophy? If it feels good – do it !

What is your favorite Pogo.com game? Scrabble

What’s your favorite TV show? Vikings

What’s your favorite drink? V8

What’s your favorite season? Spring

Apart from Pogo, what are your hobbies? Harley’s

What’s the last good book you read? American Sniper

Who’s your hero or heroine and why? Ronald Reagan – a true American

If you could be invisible for a day, what would you do? Imagine a motorcycle going down the street with no rider !!!

If you could gently remove any celebrity from the spotlight, who would it be? Jane Fonda

Do you have a clean joke you can share with us? I don’t know any !!

How long have you been playing Pogo? 7 years

What makes you a unique Pogo fan? I am not unique – just love playing.

I can usually be found on Pogo.com playing: Scrabble

Coffee, tea, or soda? yes

Sugary treats or salty treats? Salty

Cat, dog or small rodent? Dog – boxer

If you could remove any emotion from mankind, which one would you choose? Terrorism.

 

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193 Comments

  • IwasCookiemaker July 4, 2015 12:36 AM

    Thank you for your service Earl, Keep an angel on your shoulder ^j^

    • Linbud1974 July 4, 2015 6:11 AM

      I want to thank you for your service Earl. You are truly an American. Regan is my hero too. I agree about Jane Fonda, I even hate to write her name. I had a nephew in Vietnam who was a captive and she almost had him killed. God Bless you and all who serve.

    • texasgoldengal July 4, 2015 6:13 AM

      Thank you for your dedication and service to our great country. My dad served 27yrs. and 3 wars. May you always be blessed and respected.

    • Charlie1491 July 4, 2015 8:31 AM

      THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE – my husband is a Korea Vet and when we go out he is surprised by the people that thank him for his service, after hearing some of his escapades – I agree – you service men are protected by a Guardian Angel – Go Harley – and above all please take care of yourself. ;-)

  • LenaLoa July 4, 2015 1:08 AM

    This profile was very cool! …You are a brave person!!

  • Anonymous July 4, 2015 1:08 AM

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  • PamelaJMontez July 4, 2015 1:20 AM

    Thank you for fighting for our country. I lost my husband to the Viet Nam war. God Bless you and thanks for sharing your personal life with us.

  • bearhug2837 July 4, 2015 1:26 AM

    Thank you for your many years of Navy service for our country. I very much appreciate
    your sacrifices. Thanks for sharing your profile & Congrats on being chosen for the Spotlight this month. God bless you.

  • LBIBV July 4, 2015 1:43 AM

    Hi, Earl. I am very glad to meet you. My brother did 2 tours in Vietnam. We were blessed to get him back on home soil. I have the utmost respect for the people who chose to go to Vietnam. I am happy to make your acquaintance.

  • Topaz1116 July 4, 2015 1:53 AM

    Howdy neighbor! I live in the next state over, Louisiana. In fact, Dallas is only like 6 hrs away. Loved your profile, hope to see you in some games!

  • Redhead1222 July 4, 2015 1:53 AM

    Hey Earl

    Thank YOU for your service to our country. I am a retired flight/ER nurse born in Louisiana and an Oregonian by the grace of God.

    “I know why a Dog hangs his head out of a window now”…Too old to ride now…but loved it so much when I was wild…Thanks for sharing your life with us.

    Red in Roseburg, Oregon

  • krystalan219 July 4, 2015 1:57 AM

    HI EARL. FIRST OFF I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. YOU HAD A VERY NICE PROFILE AND LOVED THE FACT THAT SOMEONE ELSE SHARES MY PASSION FOR HOGS. I HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY NICE SAFE AND FUN FOURTH OF JULY AND ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY.

  • fupeg7 July 4, 2015 1:59 AM

    Thank you for my freedom!

  • FlossieRosie July 4, 2015 2:09 AM

    Hi Earl, I am from Australia and I want to say it’s people like yourself that have made and continue to make this and other countries a safe place to live. Thanks for your story, loved it.

  • FreeBirdHa July 4, 2015 2:23 AM

    Thank you Earl for my freedom

  • LenaLoa July 4, 2015 2:40 AM

    This is a very nice profile for July 4th!

  • Sharonkc1944 July 4, 2015 2:48 AM

    Thank you for your service to your country, sir. God bless you!!

  • veronica7th July 4, 2015 3:32 AM

    Your a man who enjoys life. Hope you will always be safe on the hog. God Bless

  • sunny4236 July 4, 2015 3:48 AM

    Thank you for your long service to our country! May you have a great time on your hog and God Bless!

  • cindybear22 July 4, 2015 3:55 AM

    hello Earl nice to meet you.ty for your service and i would said u were very brave .see u around pogo maybe we will run into en-other some time.have a great 4 of july.

  • wittylulu91862 July 4, 2015 3:58 AM

    God Bless You Earl and thank you for your many years of service. You sound like a wonderful man and I hope to see you in scrabble one day.

  • SusyQ151 July 4, 2015 4:06 AM

    Hi Earl.

    Thanks for sharing this little bit of your life with us. I enjoyed reading about you.

    What a sight that would be to see a motorcycle driving down the road without a rider! :)

    I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!

  • ___Y2KBUG July 4, 2015 4:39 AM

    Great Profile and Thank You for serving our country !

  • bearly57 July 4, 2015 4:51 AM

    I was a nurse in Vietnam ’72-’74. Thank you for your service,I’m glad to see you are healthy and well. Take good care of that Harley!! My guy has one,he enjoys it. Actually, I think you guys love your Harleys more than anything except your country!! God bless you.

  • fourk8gk July 4, 2015 5:08 AM

    Thank you for your service, Earl. My brother served in the Air Force for 20 years and was in Vietnam for some time. It is so important that we have people like you to protect our Country. Enjoy every day!

  • connidabrat July 4, 2015 5:36 AM

    Thank you for your service.

  • Tattoomoms5 July 4, 2015 5:42 AM

    Hi, Thank you for serving our country, have a lot of Veteran friends, you all are awesome. My son is a disables Vet, 20th Special Forces, I am very proud of all you and everyone has done to keep all of us safe, thank you sir for your service

  • pkdnurse1 July 4, 2015 5:54 AM

    TYVM FOR SERVING YOUR COUNTRY AND PROTECTING OUR FREEDOMS….GOD BLESS YOU…..AND YA GOTTA LOVE FRIED CHICKEN FOR BREAKFAST….YUMMY….HOPE TO SEE YA IN A GAME…GL AND TY FOR YOUR SACRIFICES………..PAULA

  • granbo58 July 4, 2015 5:59 AM

    Ronald Reagan was a true American so are you THANK YOU

  • Georgiagirl75 July 4, 2015 6:25 AM

    Thank you for your service.

  • ckile July 4, 2015 6:30 AM

    THANK YOU so much for your service….
    Enjoyed your comments and thanks for sharing…

  • IGuardianAngel July 4, 2015 6:43 AM

    Hi Earl and thank you for your service. It seems especially appropriate for today is July 4th and what better way to celebrate than to thank a vet! Hugs to you!

  • Janmarkciardullo July 4, 2015 6:46 AM

    Hi, Earl! Enjoyed you sharing your story with us. You and all Vietnam Vet’s hold a special place in my heart. I spent many years working with them before I retired.
    I have an uncle that is a Vietnam vet(only nine years older than me). He was in the Marines in the siege at Khe Sahn but made it back home, like you, thank God! My little brother is a Navy vet that served in the Med and was involved in some
    action in the middle east. I know what sacrifices you made to serve our country and want to thank you, for your service and love for our beautiful country! God bless you.

  • GOOFY0225 July 4, 2015 6:48 AM

    I believe a thank you is warranted here…You are truly a “real” American…

  • showmehickrbilly July 4, 2015 7:03 AM

    My daddy dislikes Jane Fonda too & I know why. Never understood till I finally asked him recently. Like you he is a Vietnam Vet. THANK YOU for your service to our country sir! And YOU ARE an important patriotic part of our history & future generations! I salute YOU & your family whom this war affected to. God Bless You Sir!

  • dutchy845 July 4, 2015 7:23 AM

    THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE.YOU GOT A NICE PROFILE .HAVE A GREAT JULY 4,,DON’T EAT TOO MUCH HOTDOGS

  • Monika013_ July 4, 2015 7:31 AM

    Great profile Earl. Just saw yesterday a speech from Ronald Reagan. He said it like it is, no pussy footing around it. And Jane, totally agree.
    You’re a great person, God bless and happy 4th. of July.

  • Zilla1936 July 4, 2015 7:36 AM

    Thank you Earl, my husband served in world war 2 he was a sailor. May God Bless you.

  • sami7103 July 4, 2015 7:36 AM

    Thank you for your service! May God bless you and yours.

  • StillawakeinVA July 4, 2015 7:40 AM

    Hi Earl – Great Spot Light. Thank you for your service and sacrifices. You were put in a very difficult situation, both physically and politically; and you keep on keeping on. Impressive and heroic. I agree with your assessment of Ronald Reagan.

  • sweetbaboo11984 July 4, 2015 7:50 AM

    I am Canadian but admire anyone who fights for freedom.I had an American cousin who reupped 4 times i Nam and when he returned after telling us about all the times he saw deforested areas due to Agent Orange he died of cancer as did almost all his unit.He was a scout and a wonderful man and it made me sick his country wouldn’t help the widow or children after his death.
    You are truly an inspiration..God Bless you.

  • barryandlinda20 July 4, 2015 8:20 AM

    Congratulations on being in the Pogo Spotlight. First I want to thank you for being a part of the brave men and women who protect this country. My dad and 2 brothers were both in the Navy. My 2 brothers were in Vietnam and thank God made it home safely. My husband and I also enjoy our Harley even though we don’t get out as much as we used to. Your profile is one of the best that I have seen on Pogo. Have a great 4th of July and God Bless You!!

  • Rmilez July 4, 2015 8:26 AM

    Thank you Earl, for your service. My husband and three brothers served in Nam. Thank God all came home. Two are disabled, but have had productive lives. I so agree with you about Jane Fonda. Most today do not remember or even know of her treason and how many men were tortured and killed because of her. God Bless You and our Great Country!

  • luKce301 July 4, 2015 8:28 AM

    hi my husband was on this ship ussHerbertJthomas were you on this ship?

  • LittleFawn0705 July 4, 2015 8:29 AM

    Hi there – Thank you so very much for your service. I had three brothers, all volunteers in Viet Nam. One Army, one Navy and one Air Force. I agree with every thing you said, including the Jane Fonda and Ronald Reagan comments.

  • lourry1967 July 4, 2015 8:33 AM

    God Bless you for protecting our freedom and I agree with you without a doubt about Jane,I was waiting for a vet to come home from Vietnam when she was busy being a fool. Congrats on being a Spotlight Player great bio.

  • RavensMurder194 July 4, 2015 8:55 AM

    Thank you for your service..Have a great 4t of July..

  • wishuweremine122 July 4, 2015 8:57 AM

    awesome profile Earl .. WE NEED MORE MEN LIKE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • lulane63 July 4, 2015 9:08 AM

    thanks for your service brother , keep riding in style. Vietnam Veterans and Veterans M.C. Townswille, Australia

  • Rustybear6740 July 4, 2015 9:24 AM

    Great profile Earl. My husband was in Navy in Vietnam, but was stationed with Marines as a radioman. He has many of same feelings about things, like Jane Fonda and Ronald Reagan, as you do. Your profile is a wonderful addition for this July 4th, one of the best! Enjoy your Harley and good luck in POGO!

  • ElisetheSprite July 4, 2015 9:28 AM

    Thank you for your service and thanks for sharing with us, Earl.
    The idea of a motorcycle with an invisible rider would truly freak out a lot of folks! :D
    Fried chicken for breakfast, I appreciate your honesty!
    Be well and Happy July 4th to you and yours.

  • dlp3556 July 4, 2015 9:29 AM

    Congrats on being in the Spotlight!

  • Pixel1001 July 4, 2015 9:30 AM

    Hey Earl,
    Thank you for being you & all you have shared and done for us. Off to show support for my local veterans by serving pancakes at the fire house. Hugs and may God shine His face on you. Hope to see you on the “table games.” Conservative Christian trapped in CA. God Bless Texas. Pixel

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