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Offline VansCrew1

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« on: October 22, 2010, 11:28:13 PM »
 Today I found our my Grandfather, the REAL VansCrew passed away today at 87 years old. Ive been down there with him for the past few weeks while he was in the Hospital, but i had to return home for work related issues. My Grandfather was a B-17 Pilot who flew with the 8th AH  303 Bomb Group 360th Bomber Squad (H) in Molesworth, England. He is the reason why i love WW2 and why i started playing this game i still love to this day. I would like you guys to keep him and my family in your prayers.

I would also set a memoral flight for him up with the help of CM. The time is hard to say when, ill be going back down to Monday to spend time with the family. I cant start to say how much i regret not being there for him in his hour of need, but from what i was told it was a peaceful and painless passing after being in the hospital for 3 weeks.

THE REAL VansCrew:
Top row 1st on the left


Memorial to his crew


The Tattoo I got to commemorate him a few weeks back above my heart


R.I.P John "VansCrew" VanGeyten Jan 1, 1924 - Oct 23, 2010
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Re: R.I.P VansCrew
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2010, 11:30:33 PM »
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Re: R.I.P VansCrew
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2010, 11:31:40 PM »
My condolences. :salute
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Re: R.I.P VansCrew
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2010, 11:31:57 PM »
sorry jake
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Offline Slash27

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Re: R.I.P VansCrew
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2010, 11:33:09 PM »
Very sorry to hear about you Grandfather. All the respect in the world to him :salute
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Offline BushLT1

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Re: R.I.P VansCrew
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2010, 11:51:37 PM »
Sorry to hear this Vans  :salute
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Re: R.I.P VansCrew
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2010, 12:24:40 AM »
 :salute John "VansCrew" VanGeyten



Good to see you on again tonight Vans.



 :pray To your family.
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Offline JHerne

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Re: R.I.P VansCrew
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2010, 12:24:52 AM »
Condolences Jake.  :salute
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Re: R.I.P VansCrew
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2010, 12:38:35 AM »
you did what you could sir, and your grandfather knows that.

my condolences for your loss, and <<S>> to him for his great service.
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Re: R.I.P VansCrew
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2010, 12:44:48 AM »
 :salute !
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Re: R.I.P VansCrew
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2010, 01:12:53 AM »
 :salute Jake.   I'm sorry for your loss, but just remember the good times and do your best to emulate him.    :angel:
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Re: R.I.P VansCrew
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2010, 01:20:41 AM »
<S> to Pilot VanGeyten.
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Re: R.I.P VansCrew
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2010, 02:04:27 AM »
 :salute
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Re: R.I.P VansCrew
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2010, 05:57:46 AM »
 :salute To a great hero. May he rest in peace. Unfortunately we are well on our way to losing this great generation, but they and their deeds live on in our memories.
 
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Re: R.I.P VansCrew
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2010, 06:05:51 AM »
 :salute
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