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Title: In Memoriam
Post by: BBaw48 on October 07, 2008, 07:27:05 PM

It's with great sorrow that I have to report the passing of my father Dale. He was 86 and was in a motorcycle accident. He flew for the USN during WW2. During his first tour in the South Pacific he flew SBDs off the Essex. He returned in 1944 to fly the new F6F5N night fiter. His squadron, VF-9, flew off the Lexington and then the Yorktown2. He had four air victories. I tried to get Dad to fly Air Warrior and Aces High, but he didn't like the feel of a computer joystick--in fact, he didn't even want a computer :) He was the greatest father a person could have, and I miss him.  <<S>>

BBaw

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: stickpig on October 07, 2008, 07:32:43 PM

GodSpeed Sir.....RIP

Sorry for your loss BBaw48

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Post by: 007Rusty on October 07, 2008, 07:37:42 PM

     :salute  Sorry for your loss from the 444TH

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Post by: glock89 on October 07, 2008, 07:38:32 PM

 :salute

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Post by: 1Boner on October 07, 2008, 07:44:17 PM

 :salute

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Post by: RATTFINK on October 07, 2008, 07:46:36 PM

My condolences are with you and your family.

<<S>> Tail winds always.


(http://www.bluejacket.com/usn/insignia/av/vf/vf9_insig.jpg)

 :salute

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: yanksfan on October 07, 2008, 07:47:39 PM

 :salute very sorry for your loss.

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Post by: Scotch on October 07, 2008, 07:55:37 PM

 :frown:
Sorry to hear that. Riding a motorcycle at 86? :rock
I remember you telling me about him when I was just a squeaker. Made me think you were even cooler.
Thoughts are with ya buddy.

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: ColKLink on October 07, 2008, 08:01:31 PM

 :salute

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Post by: FiLtH on October 07, 2008, 08:23:12 PM

  Sorry to hear.  Sounds like quite a man. <S>

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Post by: Hap on October 07, 2008, 08:24:41 PM

Condolences, heartfelt.   

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Post by: Shane on October 07, 2008, 08:31:25 PM

My condolences.   :(


 :salute

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Post by: Becinhu on October 07, 2008, 08:34:11 PM

 :salute

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Post by: crazyivan on October 07, 2008, 08:43:12 PM

 :salute BBaw and to your family ...

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Post by: Agent360 on October 07, 2008, 08:43:46 PM

 :salute

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Post by: CHAPPY on October 07, 2008, 08:47:41 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: Ack-Ack on October 07, 2008, 08:50:36 PM

Quote from: BBaw48 on October 07, 2008, 07:27:05 PM

It's with great sorrow that I have to report the passing of my father Dale. He was 86 and was in a motorcycle accident. He flew for the USN during WW2. During his first tour in the South Pacific he flew SBDs off the Essex. He returned in 1944 to fly the new F6F5N night fiter. His squadron, VF-9, flew off the Lexington and then the Yorktown2. He had four air victories. I tried to get Dad to fly Air Warrior and Aces High, but he didn't like the feel of a computer joystick--in fact, he didn't even want a computer :) He was the greatest father a person could have, and I miss him.  <<S>>

BBaw

My condolences BBaw <S>


ack-ack

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: stodd on October 07, 2008, 09:00:06 PM

Sorry to hear that. :frown: :salute

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Post by: LBurke6652 on October 07, 2008, 09:05:46 PM

 :salute

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Post by: BnZ on October 07, 2008, 09:13:04 PM

 :salute

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Post by: Kazan_HB on October 07, 2008, 09:22:33 PM

 :salute

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Post by: 442w30 on October 07, 2008, 09:26:53 PM

 :salute   

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Post by: Joker on October 07, 2008, 09:41:54 PM

Sorry to hear this BBaw.  :salute

 Joker

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Post by: SuBWaYCH on October 07, 2008, 09:43:12 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: Guppy35 on October 07, 2008, 09:49:29 PM

Quote from: BBaw48 on October 07, 2008, 07:27:05 PM

It's with great sorrow that I have to report the passing of my father Dale. He was 86 and was in a motorcycle accident. He flew for the USN during WW2. During his first tour in the South Pacific he flew SBDs off the Essex. He returned in 1944 to fly the new F6F5N night fiter. His squadron, VF-9, flew off the Lexington and then the Yorktown2. He had four air victories. I tried to get Dad to fly Air Warrior and Aces High, but he didn't like the feel of a computer joystick--in fact, he didn't even want a computer :) He was the greatest father a person could have, and I miss him.  <<S>>

BBaw

Very sorry for your loss BBaw.  I am glad you had so much time together.  We can't ever repay folks like your Dad for their service.

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: LYNX on October 07, 2008, 10:01:02 PM

Condolences to you and yours and  :salute to ya dad.

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Post by: redman555 on October 07, 2008, 10:05:18 PM

 :rock

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Post by: SgtPappy on October 07, 2008, 10:28:01 PM

 :salute <S>

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Post by: texasmom on October 07, 2008, 10:44:32 PM

BBaw,
Very sorry to have heard about the loss of your Father.
TxM

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: Hwkeye on October 07, 2008, 11:18:05 PM

 :salute 

Peace be with you BBaw.

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: Brooke on October 08, 2008, 12:15:33 AM

My best regards to you and your family.

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: A8TOOL on October 08, 2008, 12:20:41 AM

Quote from: Hap on October 07, 2008, 08:24:41 PM

Condolences, heartfelt.   

Heartfelt as well,

Sounded like he was a great man.
 :salute

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: BillyD on October 08, 2008, 12:25:17 AM

 :salute    condolences BB

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Post by: MajWoody on October 08, 2008, 12:26:06 AM

Sorry for your loss BBaw      :pray      :salute

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Post by: LCCajun on October 08, 2008, 12:29:16 AM

<S> srry for the loss.

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Post by: Anodizer on October 08, 2008, 12:38:15 AM

Sincere empathy for you and your family, BBaw....   :salute

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Post by: Shuffler on October 08, 2008, 12:42:06 AM

I'm sorry to hear of your Father's demise. God Bless your Father Dale and all your family.  :salute

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Post by: SoonerMP on October 08, 2008, 12:45:11 AM

 :salute

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Post by: Kermit de frog on October 08, 2008, 02:11:36 AM

I am sorry to hear of your loss BBaw.

 :salute

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Post by: klingan on October 08, 2008, 03:29:09 AM

 :salute

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Post by: JimmyC on October 08, 2008, 03:32:12 AM

 :salute

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Post by: Heater on October 08, 2008, 04:18:16 AM

Condolences to you and yours  :salute

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: Scherf on October 08, 2008, 06:27:38 AM

Condolences BBaw.

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: wipass on October 08, 2008, 07:17:40 AM

<S>

wipass

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: humble on October 08, 2008, 08:10:59 AM

 :salute

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Post by: Casca on October 08, 2008, 08:38:41 AM

Sorry for your loss.

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Post by: avionix on October 08, 2008, 08:45:50 AM

 :salute

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Post by: rip033 on October 08, 2008, 08:50:43 AM

 :salute

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Post by: j500ss on October 08, 2008, 10:56:42 AM

   :salute

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Post by: lowZX14 on October 08, 2008, 11:05:39 AM

 :salute

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Post by: Twizzty on October 08, 2008, 11:07:12 AM

 :salute

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Post by: rabbidrabbit on October 08, 2008, 12:28:19 PM

 :salute

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Post by: Mr No Name on October 08, 2008, 12:35:15 PM

 :salute  Very sorry for your loss, sounds like he was one helluva guy.

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: Engine on October 08, 2008, 01:21:10 PM

Condolences, BBaw...

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: sirvlad on October 08, 2008, 01:57:08 PM

 :salute

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Post by: Jenks on October 08, 2008, 02:36:00 PM

My deepest sympathies Bbaw.  :salute

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Post by: Wax on October 08, 2008, 02:39:22 PM

 :salute

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Post by: Solar10 on October 08, 2008, 02:54:46 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: Yossarian on October 08, 2008, 03:00:24 PM

Prayers sent,  and <<S>>

Sorry for your loss

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: Spikes on October 08, 2008, 03:54:38 PM

:salute

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Post by: BaldEagl on October 08, 2008, 04:53:43 PM

 :salute

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Post by: VansCrew1 on October 08, 2008, 04:55:24 PM

 :salute

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Post by: bluefalcon32 on October 08, 2008, 04:55:40 PM

 :salute

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Post by: kilz on October 08, 2008, 05:43:49 PM

 :salute BBaw

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Post by: FlyinFin on October 08, 2008, 05:50:51 PM

 :salute   My condolences!

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Post by: Banshee7 on October 08, 2008, 05:52:18 PM

 :salute

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Post by: Rollins on October 08, 2008, 06:02:20 PM

<S> to who I am sure was a great man.

I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: RELIC on October 08, 2008, 06:37:51 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: lowZX14 on October 09, 2008, 12:03:05 PM

BBaw the world is a better place because of your father and I believe there may be one more way to pay tribute to him.  I'm not sure if there already is one, but if you have a picture of his SBD or maybe even an older F6 that could be skinned in memoriam to your dad, I would like to see some of the talented skin artists we have skin it for you and maybe even get it in the game.  It would make for a nice tribute to your father and I for one would most certainly fly it. :salute

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: Obie303 on October 09, 2008, 12:24:47 PM

 :salute

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Post by: palef on October 10, 2008, 03:14:49 PM

Hey BB, I just saw this and I want you to know that you are in my thoughts. Sounds like your Dad was my sort of bloke.

Title: Re: In Memoriam
Post by: dyna76 on October 11, 2008, 08:49:49 AM

 :salute

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Post by: Steve on October 11, 2008, 12:16:07 PM

What a great life story your dad must have, BBAW. 86 and still on a bike, I'm just hoping to live that long and to be able to sit on the toilet without falling off.

 Another charter member of the greatest generation passes, we are less with each one that moves on.    :salute