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| Author: | B 25 C [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Gone West |
My Dad passed away 12-20-11. He just turned 88 oct -19-11. Was a ground pounder on Iwp Jima, Kwajalein, Sipan and Tinian With the 3rd Bat. 23rd Marines 4th Divison Company M. He went on to be radio operator on SBD-1. I will miss him. Semper Fi Dad. |
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| Author: | mustangdriver [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 10:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gone West |
Very sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a great man. Prayers go out brother. |
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| Author: | JohnCFord [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 10:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gone West |
Always sad to hear loosing another member of the greatest generation. Sorry for your loss. ~J~ |
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| Author: | gary1954 [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gone West |
mustangdriver wrote: Very sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a great man. Prayers go out brother. Amen Brother, Amen |
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| Author: | Rauhbatz [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 10:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gone West |
My father in law passed away this year as well....helped build the runways at Iwo and Tinian...who knows...he may have run into your Dad in the mess... I kept his spirits up by promising to take him to see B-29 Fifi when it came close on its tour. He didn't make it but my fellow CAF member Joe waggled the wings for him once during the Cincy visit. Im sure they are both upstairs talking about Tinian right now... |
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| Author: | Robbie Stuart [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 10:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gone West |
So sorry for your loss. Godspeed to your Dad. Please accept our condolences. Robbie & Carolyn |
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| Author: | The Inspector [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 10:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gone West |
I too am sorry for your loss particularly at this time of year, I sure miss my Dad and Mom @ this time too. Take your time getting through it, I tried to push it after Dad died and suffered some mild depression for a while- Strength buddy, strength and time. |
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| Author: | mustangdriver [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 10:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gone West |
I always like this quote. "And when he gets to Heaven, To Saint Peter he will tell, One more soldier reporting Sir, I've already served my time in hell." |
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| Author: | cooper9411 [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 11:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gone West |
Condolences are sent, without the sacrifice of men like your father we would be where we are today! |
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| Author: | LadyO2Pilot [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 1:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gone West |
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. Although, my Father has been dead for many years, I still remember. This post was particularly poignant as December 20th would have been his birthday. Grief is normal , expected and hard. In time, I hope you will remember the good times with your Father without the pain. |
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| Author: | B 25 C [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gone West |
Thanks everyone it helps to know people care. |
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| Author: | B 25 C [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gone West |
Thanks mustangdriver I like that. mustangdriver wrote: I always like this quote.
"And when he gets to Heaven, To Saint Peter he will tell, One more soldier reporting Sir, I've already served my time in heck." |
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| Author: | B 25 C [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gone West |
Thanks This gives me strength to see the responses. The Inspector wrote: I too am sorry for your loss particularly at this time of year, I sure miss my Dad and Mom @ this time too. Take your time getting through it, I tried to push it after Dad died and suffered some mild depression for a while-
Strength buddy, strength and time. |
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| Author: | B 25 C [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gone West |
Thanks Rauhbatz I know they are all there. Rauhbatz wrote: My father in law passed away this year as well....helped build the runways at Iwo and Tinian...who knows...he may have run into your Dad in the mess...
I kept his spirits up by promising to take him to see B-29 Fifi when it came close on its tour. He didn't make it but my fellow CAF member Joe waggled the wings for him once during the Cincy visit. Im sure they are both upstairs talking about Tinian right now... |
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| Author: | B 25 C [ Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gone West |
Thanks Gary it means a lot to us. gary1954 wrote: mustangdriver wrote: Very sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a great man. Prayers go out brother. Amen Brother, Amen |
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