Dad's Flown His Last Mission
Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:56 am
SFC Milton C Hawkins passed away 4/12/2009. Pearl Harbor Survivor and
27 missions into Germany in B-17's.
Dad went peacefully Sunday morning. Certainly gonna miss him.
Mom found a pocket note book in his lock box. It was a personal diary of his missions with the 331'st Sqd 94th bomb group 8th Air Force. Also lists last three digits of tail number of aircraft. If you wish I'll transcibe them on the Military Thread.
Greg Hawkins
27 missions into Germany in B-17's.
Dad went peacefully Sunday morning. Certainly gonna miss him.
Mom found a pocket note book in his lock box. It was a personal diary of his missions with the 331'st Sqd 94th bomb group 8th Air Force. Also lists last three digits of tail number of aircraft. If you wish I'll transcibe them on the Military Thread.
Greg Hawkins
Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:11 am
Condolences to you and all those saddened by their loss.
And a grateful nation thanks SFC Hawkins for his service.
And a grateful nation thanks SFC Hawkins for his service.
Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:27 am
Greg, I to wish to add my condolences to your family. I would also like to read about your fathers missions....
Lynn
Lynn
Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:27 am
"We left as boys and came back as men. Lets hope no one has to do it again.
We took a plane brand spanking new, started as strangers and came back a crew.
We were young and slim, our backs were straight. Our eyes now dim, we know our fate.
We had to go, a job to do. Our friends all went, we had to too.
Now years have passed and soon we'll rest. The whole world knows we did our best.
Above the clouds our spirits will soar. When life is over, its through the next door.
We'll join up again on another plane, take off for the heavens, a crew again" anonymous
We took a plane brand spanking new, started as strangers and came back a crew.
We were young and slim, our backs were straight. Our eyes now dim, we know our fate.
We had to go, a job to do. Our friends all went, we had to too.
Now years have passed and soon we'll rest. The whole world knows we did our best.
Above the clouds our spirits will soar. When life is over, its through the next door.
We'll join up again on another plane, take off for the heavens, a crew again" anonymous
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Re: Dad's Flown His Last Mission
Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:36 am
sgt hawk wrote:SFC Milton C Hawkins passed away 4/12/2009. Pearl Harbor Survivor and
27 missions into Germany in B-17's.
Dad went peacefully Sunday morning. Certainly gonna miss him.
Mom found a pocket note book in his lock box. It was a personal diary of his missions with the 331'st Sqd 94th bomb group 8th Air Force. Also lists last three digits of tail number of aircraft. If you wish I'll transcibe them on the Military Thread.
Greg Hawkins
No need to send it over to the Military Thread. Post 'em here where everybody will read them!
We're sorry to hear of your loss.
Ryan
Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:05 am
So sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Thank God for The Greatest Generation.
Robbie
Robbie
Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:10 am
I am sorry for your loss. He sounded like a true hero. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:18 am
Sorry for your loss. Hold tight to the memories...
Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:36 am
Sorry for your loss sir. Thanks for what he did.
Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:08 am
Heartfelt Condolences and prayers to you and yours.
Vaya con Dios
Vaya con Dios
Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:35 am
So sorry to hear of your loss...
Tough days.
Our Prayers are with you and your family.
Tough days.
Our Prayers are with you and your family.
Mon Apr 20, 2009 2:06 pm
Condolences...
Don
Don
Mon Apr 20, 2009 2:09 pm
My condolences, Greg, and my prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:11 pm
God's speed Milton!
Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:23 pm
GodSpeed sir and thank you for freedom you provided us!