One of my friends has passed

Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:56 pm

I am sure that I have mentioned my long time friend and old neighbor that flew PBJ's for the Marines here before. Yesterday morning he passed away. He was a pilot in VMB-413 in the Pacific. I basically grew up in their house as I was best friends with both of his grandsons. I was never treated like a visitor in their house, but as a family member. He taugh tme many life lessons as a young boy, and he will be greatly missed. It is always sad to read about WWII vets that pass away, but this one reallt struck home.

Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:01 pm

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, but you can be proud to have known such a great man. I am envious that you had the opportunity to have gotten to know him.

-David

Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:10 am

I know you have mentioned your friend in response to some of my postings about VMB-611. Although I do not know you nor your long-time friend, I feel a sense of deep sorrow in this Marine's passing.

As the son of a brother Marine Bombing Squadron PBJ pilot from his sister squadron VMB-611, please extend my sincere condolences to his family.

We have lost another member of the Greatest Generation.

IN HIS HONOR,

SEMPER FI

Last edited by Dave Fish on Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:18 am, edited 1 time in total.

Sun Apr 08, 2007 7:45 am

Sorry for your loss, you must have some wonderful memories tho

Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:50 am

sorry about your loss. but your memories of him will carry on, epecially thought provoking that he passed close to easter. it will make his memory extra special for you.

Sun Apr 08, 2007 4:21 pm

Sorry guy...

Fade to Black...

Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:50 pm

I'm sorry to hear that.

My condolences to you and the family.

Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:30 pm

Thanks guys for all of the warm wishes.

Tue Apr 10, 2007 1:30 pm

Having experienced this myself in the past few weeks, my heartfelt condolences to you and his family. My thoughts and prayers for all...

Mark