Another WW2 Airman Gets Promoted...

[Red Tail 444]

It is with deep regret that I bring news of the passing of Tuskegee Airman, Ben Alexander of St. Paul, Minnesota.

Benjamin Alexander, Sr. age 86 passed away on February 3, 2005. Preceded in death by his wife, Jewel; son Benjamin, Jr.; and parents Ben D.  and Mallie (Sleadon) Alexander.
Survived by sons Douglas and Rodney of St. Paul; grandsons Douglas Jr. and Kyle and a host of family and friends.

Ben was the recipient of the Hallie Q. Brown 'Man of the Year, 2004' Award. As an original Tuskegee Airman he recieved the American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal and was well respected in the community. He served as President of the Sterling Club and was a member of
the St. Philp's Episcopal Church and the Men's Club of St. Philip's Church.

Interment was at Roselawn Cemetary in Roseville, Minnesota.

[oboe]

Ben Alexander.   My condolences to friends and family.

[Maverick]

Fair skies and tailwinds forever.

[rabbidrabbit]

[GtoRA2]

RIP.

[Steve]

 Blue skies!

[Dune]

Eight Air Force Letter to Saint Peter
found in a 94th BG Songbook

Let them in, Peter, they are so tired;
Give the the couches where the angels sleep.
Let the wake whole again to find new dawn fired with sun, not war.
And may their peace be deep.
Remember where their broken bodies lie...
And give them things they like. Let them make noise.
God knows how young they were to have to die!
Give swing bands, not gold harps, to these our boys.
Let them love, Peter--they have had no time--
Girls sweet as meadow wind, with flowering hair.
They should have trees and bird song, hills to climb--
The taste of summer in ripened pear.
Tell them how they are missed. Say not to fear;
It's going to be alright with us down here.


& RIP.

[Masherbrum]

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Karaya

[wombatt]

sir reast in peace you have earned it.