by Troy Riggs | Jun 2, 2020 | James E. Riggs, Sea Stories
Most of the Riggs’ family has heard a story about James E Riggs and how he disappeared on a flight during World War II. I know I had many questions and my dad only had parts of answers and I don’t think he knew the full story. Others in our family have...
by Troy Riggs | May 25, 2020 | Troy Goat Story
Of all the stories our family shares, this one probably tops the list. Some of us just laugh ourselves silly when we re-tell this, and some cringe in terror. We aptly named the goat “Billy”. What follows is my recollection of our time with Billy the goat....
by Troy Riggs | May 21, 2020 | Sea Stories
I think at some point in my Navy career I developed a slight case of PTSD if that’s even possible. The reason I say this, is that I have recurring dreams of the same type that wake me up whenever I get stressed out. It took me a long time to associate the...
by Troy Riggs | Mar 29, 2020 | alligator Troy
There are two “Ports of Call” that hold a special place in my memory and heart. Both of the ports were cities where it was the first time that an Aircraft Carrier had ever pulled into that port. The first one is Benidorm Spain while I was on The USS...
by Troy Riggs | Mar 26, 2020 | Troy
One thing about Florida that is superior to all other states is the fishing. Salt water, fresh water, brackish water, you have it all. You can catch almost every kind of fish somewhere in Florida’s waters. In fact, you can catch many things that are not even...