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Offline Rebel

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Another one passes...
« on: January 16, 2009, 09:05:25 AM »
USAF- T/Sgt Charles Eugene Reese Sr.- Hahn AFB mechanic for F-51's and F-86's

He was my grandfather. Taught me to shoot straight with a pistol, a rifle, and a shotgun. Taught me how to fish, and how to work on a car. A lot of life's lessons were learned working with him on his Oklahoma wheat farm and cattle ranch.

Grandad.
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Offline Obie303

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Re: Another one passes...
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2009, 09:10:41 AM »
 :salute  My deepest sympathy for you and your family.

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Offline SmokinLoon

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Re: Another one passes...
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2009, 09:13:37 AM »
 :salute

My condolences.

It isnt easy.  I lost both of my grandfathers within 2 years of each other.  Both were WWII vets (B24 pilot PTO; arty jeep jocky ETO).  It hurt not only because they were my grandfathers, but also because of what their generation and the history behind them was all about.

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Offline uptown

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Re: Another one passes...
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2009, 09:19:39 AM »
 :salute You're lucky to have known him
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Offline avionix

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Re: Another one passes...
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2009, 09:49:16 AM »
 :salute
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Offline Shane

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Re: Another one passes...
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2009, 10:02:46 AM »
Quote from: Rebel on January 16, 2009, 09:05:25 AM
USAF- T/Sgt Charles Eugene Reese Sr.- Hahn AFB mechanic for F-51's and F-86's

 :salute
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Offline Hajo

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Re: Another one passes...
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2009, 10:51:29 AM »
My deepest sympathies to you sir and your family.
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Offline fuzeman

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Re: Another one passes...
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2009, 12:09:56 PM »
<S> ans RIP Charles Eugene Reese Sr.  Condolences to family and friends.
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Offline Tr0jan

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Re: Another one passes...
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2009, 02:06:33 PM »
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Offline Widewing

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Re: Another one passes...
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2009, 02:14:48 PM »
I'm sorry for your loss, Rebel...  :(

 :salute to your grand dad....


My regards,

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Offline MaSonZ

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Re: Another one passes...
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2009, 02:15:12 PM »
sorry to hear, lost mine when i was around 8 yrs old. never talked to him cuz i was to yhoung to under stand anything. :salute
wish the best to you and yours
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Re: Another one passes...
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2009, 02:17:58 PM »
 :salute :salute
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Offline SIK1

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Re: Another one passes...
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2009, 02:41:30 PM »
My condolences.

Sounds like your grandfather was a good man. You were lucky to have the chance to know, and learn from him.

 :salute  USAF- T/Sgt Charles Eugene Reese Sr.
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Offline crazyivan

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Re: Another one passes...
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2009, 03:28:42 PM »
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Offline SEraider

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Re: Another one passes...
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2009, 03:35:44 PM »
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