A Sailor's Song And Story: Roger Whittaker's 'The Last Farewell'

As a young sailor who served on the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk during the Vietnam War, I can identify with Roger Whittaker's The Last Farewell, a song and story about a sailor from an earlier era.

I believe most sailors will also identify with the song and story.

You can listen to the great song (I love the French horns) and see photos and illustrations of sailors, ships and islands via the below link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg9q1A3Tbdk

A Little Night Music: Roger Whittaker's Sea Ballad 'The Last Farewell'

Roger Whittaker’s The Last Farewell came out in 1971 when I was serving aboard an aircraft carrier during the Vietnam War.

The British folk singer’s powerful historical sea saga evoked time-honored naval traditions and an older time when sailors took to sea and war. 

You can listen to the bittersweet song and watch the video via the below link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGWs1HK8iDU