We all watched in horror and on the edge of our seats as modern day Somali Pirates attacked cargo vessel Maersk Alabama off the Horn of Africa. In a bold, courageous and daring move, Capt. Richard Philips offered himself to the 4 Muslim Somali Pirates to keep his crew safe. They accepted the deal and launched away from the Maersk Alabama on a small lifeboat, while the world watched and waited.
