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Offline Hawk55

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Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« on: July 17, 2011, 04:25:48 PM »
My Fellow Aviators,

   It is with great sorrow and heavy heart to announce that my Dad has passed today at 87 yrs young.  A European theater vet with a Silver & Bronze, he fought a courageous battle with Alzheimers the last 14 years.  I sold my house back then and moved in to care for him, as I'd never let him be put into a nursing home.  He started getting worse in Jan. which is why I haven't flown since then, but I felt it was the proper thing to do.  One hightlight was when he gave me his medals and his captured Luger and I'll cherish these for my remaining time.  He never would tell me about those medals or anything else from WW2, except humorous stories, in spite of the fact I too was in the service.  He went on to become a TRUE Doctor...if you didn't make a lot of money you were never charged or sent a bill.  He also used the 'barter' system for other folks...the "older" guys will know what that means.  I just needed an outlet to share my grief with others who would understand.  He will have a full military burial this week...and with my sunglasses hiding my tears, I'll be giving another WWII hero a slow, snappy salute as he fades away.

 :salute DAD...I Love You.
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Offline Wildcat1

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Re: Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2011, 04:28:43 PM »
 :salute
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Re: Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2011, 04:29:03 PM »
Your father was blessed.

He had you as a son

RIP Dad

 :salute

Oneway
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Offline Hawk55

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Re: Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2011, 04:36:06 PM »
Quote from: oneway on July 17, 2011, 04:29:03 PM
Your father was blessed.

He had you as a son

RIP Dad

 :salute

Oneway

TY my friend---what a wonderful to say.
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Offline RELIC

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Re: Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2011, 04:39:07 PM »
 :salute
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Offline pipz

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Re: Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2011, 04:42:25 PM »
Sorry to hear of your loss. My Dad passed of cancer back in 2005. Sounds like you took really good care of him.
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Offline Guppy35

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Re: Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2011, 04:43:45 PM »
<S> to your Dad.  Sorry for your loss :(

It should be possible to find out about that Silver Star if you want to.
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Offline EskimoJoe

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Re: Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2011, 04:44:10 PM »
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Re: Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2011, 04:52:11 PM »
 :salute HAWK
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Offline Vudu15

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Re: Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2011, 05:00:31 PM »
They'll never be gone completely, so long as we remember them.  :salute
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Re: Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2011, 05:03:32 PM »
 :salute
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Offline STXAce8

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Re: Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2011, 05:03:38 PM »
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Offline mbailey

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Re: Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2011, 05:07:22 PM »
Hawk, My sincerest condolences from my family to yours. Sounds like the world just lost a heck of a guy. But, reading all that you did for him for the last 14 years shows that his greatness has carried on in you. Theres no better tribute that you could honor him with. You can wear those sunglasses, but cry those tears with the pride of knowing that one of the best persons in the world, was also your father.

my thoughts and prayers are with ya sir.

Pm me if ya need anything

Mbailey(Matt) & family
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Offline Karnak

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Re: Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2011, 05:26:11 PM »
My condolences to you on the loss of your father.  I am sorry to hear what he dealt with in his latter years.

<S> and we thank him for his service.
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Offline grizz441

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Re: Another WW2 Vet Fades Away
« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2011, 06:05:18 PM »
 :salute
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