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Title: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: rstel01 on February 22, 2009, 01:29:46 PM

Unfortunately, We received the horrible news that one of our own, A8WB passed away suddenly.

Most of you have probably flown with him (or received supplies from him :) ) through the course of your play.

Besides being a squaddie, he was a good friend and one would usually find him on at any hour (I don't think he ever slept!)

Warren, I'll miss you my friend. 

 

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Anodizer on February 22, 2009, 01:31:07 PM

Quote from: rstel01 on February 22, 2009, 01:29:46 PM

Unfortunately, We received the horrible news that one of our own, A8WB passed away suddenly.

Most of you have probably flown with him (or received supplies from him :) ) through the course of your play.

Besides being a squaddie, he was a good friend and one would usually find him on at any hour (I don't think he ever slept!)

Warren, I'll miss you my friend. 

 
>

My sincere sympathies.. :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: MjTalon on February 22, 2009, 01:33:12 PM

Condolences sir... :salute

Actually had the pleasure to fly with him while i was rook, friendly and kind person to fly with. You will be missed WB.  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: mbailey on February 22, 2009, 01:38:21 PM

Ive had many wonderfull conversations with WB. One heck of a nice guy.

My deepest sympathies to all his family,friends and squadies. You are all in my prayers.

 :salute WB

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: A8Hunter on February 22, 2009, 01:59:34 PM

We will miss WB, his family has suffered from such a sudden loss and our squad mourns the loss of one of the most honorable players in the game. He will be missed. May God be with his family during this time of grief. God Bless~ :salute
Hunter

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: daddog on February 22, 2009, 02:02:17 PM

I am sorry.

My condolences to his family.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Grind on February 22, 2009, 02:05:23 PM

I'm going to miss you WB...

 :salute

A8Grind

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Yossarian on February 22, 2009, 02:11:21 PM

I never knew him, but it always saddens me to hear of deaths.  Prayers sent, and RIP WB.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: A8Hunter on February 22, 2009, 02:26:15 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: LCCajun on February 22, 2009, 02:26:55 PM

 :salute RIP WB I will miss flying with you  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: BiPoLaR on February 22, 2009, 02:27:39 PM

Same WB from 8 player from way back in the day?

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Nowi on February 22, 2009, 02:31:45 PM

 :salute WB RIP My Friend

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: uptown on February 22, 2009, 02:43:09 PM

Dang. I flew with him alot. He was always a enjoyable fella. RIP WB  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: gpwurzel on February 22, 2009, 02:51:26 PM

Condolences to his family and squad mates,


 :salute

Wurzel

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: E25280 on February 22, 2009, 03:01:59 PM

Thoughts and prayers for his friends and family.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Dragon on February 22, 2009, 03:06:53 PM

A8WB :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: zoozoo on February 22, 2009, 03:29:38 PM

We used to fly together  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: phatzo on February 22, 2009, 03:45:18 PM

 :salute WB

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: oTRALFZo on February 22, 2009, 03:48:08 PM

Ive winged up with WB a few times. From what Ive seen him playing the game can tell he is a very unselfish fellow. Sounded pretty young on vox which is pretty much a shock when I read this.
My thoughts and prayers go to the fam and deepest condolences to the A8s for the loss of a squaddie :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Blade on February 22, 2009, 03:49:25 PM

 :salute WB

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: redwing7 on February 22, 2009, 03:56:41 PM

 :salute WB

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: stodd on February 22, 2009, 03:57:15 PM

 :salute WB

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: bwaachuy on February 22, 2009, 04:00:34 PM

WB was my best friend and he got me into this crazy game.  His family will appreciate the kinds words here.

He was a stickler about fair play.  He never trashed talked.  He was an honorable man.  He loved the A8's and enjoyed everyone's fellowship, respected foes alike.

Having known him so long - I know exactly what he'd expect: friends and foe to tip a few, play fair, fight and have fun.

<S> A8WB...  I miss you already.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Captain Virgil Hilts on February 22, 2009, 04:08:50 PM

Condolences to the family and friends.  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: wolf80 on February 22, 2009, 04:12:02 PM

One of the most selfless people I have known, and  an all around great friend.  :salute to my fallen friend and my prayers to his family.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: FALCONWING on February 22, 2009, 04:56:37 PM

A8's are doing a nice job of making me wish I had met him...my and BoP's condolences :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: skullman on February 22, 2009, 05:00:56 PM

my condolonces  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: BMathis on February 22, 2009, 05:03:35 PM

Sorry to hear that.  RIP A8WB


 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: crazyivan on February 22, 2009, 05:06:15 PM

Quote from: rstel01 on February 22, 2009, 01:29:46 PM

Unfortunately, We received the horrible news that one of our own, A8WB passed away suddenly.



 

Will miss yah WB. (http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg141/mattridings/salute.gif) damn.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: humble on February 22, 2009, 05:18:20 PM

 :salute very sorry to here ...

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: steely07 on February 22, 2009, 05:38:39 PM

 :salute WB

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Shane on February 22, 2009, 05:38:53 PM

my condolences.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Shuffler on February 22, 2009, 05:42:11 PM

WB  :salute another pilot that makes AH great passes.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Larry on February 22, 2009, 05:46:46 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Marshal on February 22, 2009, 05:47:21 PM

It was an Honor and Pleasure to fly with A8WB.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

RIP
  A8WB  
     :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: StokesAk on February 22, 2009, 05:52:32 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Bosco123 on February 22, 2009, 06:40:58 PM

A guy that I acually knew, I feel realy bad now :( . Condolences to his family and A8s :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: fudgums on February 22, 2009, 06:42:50 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: gusman on February 22, 2009, 06:48:04 PM

 :salute WB

My condolences to his family and his squad.

gus

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: 4deck on February 22, 2009, 06:48:38 PM

WHoa. Very sorry to hear this news.

God Bless. My deepest sympathy's  :(

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: TUK on February 22, 2009, 06:59:33 PM

 :salute Regaurds to family and squad.... :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: beau32 on February 22, 2009, 07:09:36 PM

We have lost such a dear friend here in the squadron. He never had beef with anyone in game. And he would be willing to do anything for anybody. WB, you were such a great friend to everyone. Fly gently in that big blue sky. We all miss you here. <S> My friend


A8Beau

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Cajunn on February 22, 2009, 07:19:28 PM

OH GEEEEZ....that is unbelievable I fought with him plenty and my prayers go out to his family, and he will be greatly missed.  :salute to A8's  :(

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: 1701E on February 22, 2009, 07:46:36 PM

Only flew with him a few times in my rare LW visits, but he was a great guy.  He will be greatly missed.

 :salute
WB, Family, Friends.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: crazyivan on February 22, 2009, 08:00:30 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7RslPVLUIU

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: BaDkaRmA158Th on February 22, 2009, 08:07:12 PM

The missing man formation.


Fly well in the afterlife with the rest of our family members A8WB, rest well.  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Rondar on February 22, 2009, 08:19:57 PM

Wow, thats bad news.  Condolences to the family. 

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: texasmom on February 22, 2009, 08:20:38 PM

Sorry to hear that.  :( Send warmest regards to his family, and to his A8 family as well.
TMom

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: A8balls on February 22, 2009, 08:23:07 PM

WB was a "Player's Player". He once spent 3+ hours in a goon, sitting on the ground, waiting patiently for the rest of his Squaddies to subdue an airbase and kill the town. He never complained. His tour of duty on Squad Night usually lasted 12 to 14 hours, half of which he spent runnng supplies. He never complained. Every base the Aces & 8s have taken over the last 2 years, he remained in town until the buildings popped. He never complained.
And now God has taken him home, leaving behind some pretty big shoes to fill. The biggest one being the ability to help a fellow player, uphold the highest standards of the Aces & 8s and promote the true spirit of Aces High. I will try my best to live up to WB's standards. I will not complain.
Salute WB. Until we meet again.
Balls

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: BiPoLaR on February 22, 2009, 08:52:25 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: ROX on February 22, 2009, 09:17:53 PM

Thoughts & prayers to all his family, friends, squaddies, and team mates.   :pray




 :salute




ROX

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: A8Hunter on February 22, 2009, 09:58:05 PM

WB was never one to play for score, he played to be a part of the team. His leadership was subtle, he would beat you with kindness until you felt so bad you wanted to be right next to him. He was a special glue for our squad because we never had to worry who was watching the mint, he was. We never had to ask for resupply on base, he did. We never had to watch our backs, he was doing that for us. For every crappy job out there, WB had a smile and a how soon do you want it done attitude. He loved our squad, and he loved the game. He was always one to forgive, forget, and say something nice about an adversary when we were grumpy.
 The AH community has lost a wonderful man, our squad a wonderful teammate and the world a great and loving man. Until we meet again WB, <S> Bro!

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: LYNX on February 22, 2009, 10:25:10 PM

Puts our daily worriers into perspective when things like this happen.  Condolences to all those dearest to him.  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Chalenge on February 22, 2009, 11:10:04 PM

The community has lost a great member and friend.  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: EskimoJoe on February 22, 2009, 11:34:18 PM

Rest in Peace WB  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Plawranc on February 23, 2009, 01:59:22 AM

Wow Sorry to hear that guys. I remember him he had some great words of advice.
Always the first to say wtg always the last to get beaten.

Gonna miss ya mate  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: kilz on February 23, 2009, 02:00:18 AM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Xargos on February 23, 2009, 02:50:31 AM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Coog03 on February 23, 2009, 03:20:12 AM

 :salute RIP WB

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Gixer on February 23, 2009, 04:37:04 AM

A8s truly sorry. Thoughts and condolences to the family.

 :salute


<S>...-Gixer

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: DadRabit on February 23, 2009, 07:09:31 AM

S!

The most friendliest man I've fought against, along side with and had the pleasure to know.  I will always remember flying off for another base capture watching his Icon hang back and fade away knowing WB was watching and saying I've got this guys.  go on..........

WB it was a pleasure knowing you.  I'm deeply saddened and my prayers go out to the family. 

S! WB 

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: chewiex on February 23, 2009, 07:17:10 AM

 :salute Good bye my friend. :salute




A8Chewey

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Hawk55 on February 23, 2009, 07:46:54 AM

 :salute  Good man lost.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: kotrenin on February 23, 2009, 08:16:09 AM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: T24 on February 23, 2009, 08:37:09 AM

There are very few people in this game who stand out, or that I can, in the course of my day, recall something said, or something done, and think 'what a nice thing to do'. WB was one of those people. Never saw his face, or shook his hand. It's a shame that we lose good people like WB it seems, all too often. I've been a Rook since I started playing AH almost 4 years ago. The A8s have always been kind to me, never an ill word or gesture, and WB actually taught me how to dive bomb in a Hellcat. He didn't have to, it was selflessness and I will always appreciate that from someone. Guys this is a game, and we can carry any persona we care to. Genuine kindness, even to a 'noob' back then, goes a long way. Peace be with you A8s and to WBs family. He is now in the uncapturable base in the sky, waiting for us all to join him.  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Patches1 on February 23, 2009, 08:38:42 AM

It is always sad to learn of the passing of a fellow player.  

My condolences to his Family and Friends.

Peace Be with You, Sir.

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Vudak on February 23, 2009, 08:50:26 AM

I never had the pleasure of meeting the man, but from what I've read, it seems safe to say the community has lost a good role model and person.  My condolensces to his friends and family  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: waystin2 on February 23, 2009, 09:04:51 AM

My condolences to the family and the squad.

Sincerely,

Way

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: TOMCAT21 on February 23, 2009, 09:17:48 AM

 :salute WB great guy to fly with and just to shoot the breeze with.. he will be missed.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: rip033 on February 23, 2009, 09:56:37 AM

Prayers are with the family and the A8s :salute May each day take some of the pain and sorrow away.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Corrs on February 23, 2009, 10:24:47 AM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: stickpig on February 23, 2009, 10:27:26 AM

 :salute

RIP

My condolences to all WB's family and friends

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: CHAPPY on February 23, 2009, 10:30:55 AM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: lunatic1 on February 23, 2009, 10:48:04 AM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: SEraider on February 23, 2009, 11:07:47 AM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Saurdaukar on February 23, 2009, 11:10:48 AM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: FTJR on February 23, 2009, 11:40:44 AM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Stang on February 23, 2009, 11:50:03 AM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: AAJagerX on February 23, 2009, 12:26:10 PM

 :salute  We'll be flying the missing man for ya WB.  You'll be missed.  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Slash27 on February 23, 2009, 01:51:45 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: FiLtH on February 23, 2009, 04:24:23 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Hap on February 23, 2009, 04:30:14 PM

Quote from: A8Hunter on February 22, 2009, 09:58:05 PM

WB was never one to play for score, he played to be a part of the team. His leadership was subtle, he would beat you with kindness until you felt so bad you wanted to be right next to him. He was a special glue for our squad because we never had to worry who was watching the mint, he was. We never had to ask for resupply on base, he did. We never had to watch our backs, he was doing that for us. For every crappy job out there, WB had a smile and a how soon do you want it done attitude. He loved our squad, and he loved the game. He was always one to forgive, forget, and say something nice about an adversary when we were grumpy.
 The AH community has lost a wonderful man, our squad a wonderful teammate and the world a great and loving man. Until we meet again WB, <S> Bro!

Thank-you Hunter for describing him.  Prayers for him, his family, and friends.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: stephen on February 23, 2009, 05:27:35 PM

A8Popy:, Love you brother...happy trails we are all gonna
                       gonna miss you,...
                  I hope to fly with you again somday<S>  :salute


Thanks for all the Salutes guys, some real class still in this game after all.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Banshee7 on February 23, 2009, 05:29:05 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Nutzoid on February 23, 2009, 05:38:59 PM

 :salute WB

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Sincraft on February 23, 2009, 06:24:16 PM

 :salute WB!  :cry

This weeks flights will be in his honor.  I hope to make him proud.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: DR7 on February 23, 2009, 06:28:14 PM

<S> My Friend.

To the family, friends, and the A8s my sincere sympathy.



dr7

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Forker on February 23, 2009, 07:24:30 PM

My heart swells in my chest wanting to burst, tears pour from my eyes………….I knew WB he was everything and more that has been said about him.
<SALUTE> Warren

Forker

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: SmokinLoon on February 23, 2009, 08:55:17 PM

 :salute  WB

He was one of those guy who just played to enjoy the game and to be around others.  I always enjoyed having him on range chat.

He will be missed. 

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: lowZX14 on February 24, 2009, 07:18:41 AM

 :salute
RIP WB, my condolences to his family and those of you in his A8 family

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: A8balls on February 24, 2009, 07:41:28 AM

WB, Warren Hsieh, was also a child actor in Hollywood. Co-starring in several major blockbuster movies, such as, The King and I with Yul Brenner, South Pacific, McHales Navy, My Three Sons, etc. In the Disney Anniversary DVD of "Follow Me Boys", with Fred MacMurray, WB is interviewed as an adult in the Bonus Features section.
Here is a photo of Warren in his younger days with British-born film director Samuel Fuller, on the set of the film, 'China Gate'.

(http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/3238541.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=9724400E855F92634AFC7BE2C3DB110AA55A1E4F32AD3138)

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: MotleyCH on February 24, 2009, 07:51:07 AM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Acidreign on February 24, 2009, 10:21:11 AM

I just learned of WB's passsing, sad news indeed.

 I recall many a time sitting on a vbase or in a town someplace just chatting with him long after everyone else left. WB was a great guy, and a great player. While i no longer play this game, he was one of the few that kept me around long after the desire to play this game waned, simply for the late night GV action where i always found him where i was, and the good times and conversations we had.

 Thank you for those times WB. Godspeed my friend.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: haasehole on February 24, 2009, 11:18:53 AM

   :salute WB

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Ratpack1 on February 24, 2009, 12:28:44 PM

 :salute WB

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Alaskn on February 24, 2009, 03:21:26 PM

 :salute WB   you will be missed greatly  had some good time flying with you 

          Alaskn

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: oakranger on February 24, 2009, 03:38:43 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: A8Thumpr on February 24, 2009, 04:28:30 PM

He truly was a great friend to play online with I'll miss logging in an hearing his voice cheerful comments and the way the clock would disappear when we flew together in the TA. <S> Warren  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: DarkCrow on February 24, 2009, 05:59:58 PM

 :salute WB

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: JJ on February 25, 2009, 11:14:17 AM

I flew with WB often He was one of the Worlds Gentleman  we would like to send our thoughts to his Sq and family at this time from New Zealand

52rd Kiwi.

JJ

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: LCCajun on February 25, 2009, 12:45:57 PM

Is there going to be a community get together to honor him?

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Getback on February 25, 2009, 04:14:15 PM

Truly sorry to hear this. Godspeed WB!  :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: BaldEagl on February 25, 2009, 05:11:43 PM

 :salute WB and  :salute A8's.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Bomber49 on February 25, 2009, 05:42:29 PM

 :salute Warren A8WB. Can't tell you how many times I have followed his M3 resupplying a base. Truly a gentleman, I never heard a harsh word or criticism from him. By association, he taught me to dive bomb accurately, as I was taught my his former pupil T24. Well said T24 on your eulogy for WB.

A proposal..a memorial flyby in the Main Orange Arena Friday Feb. 27 to honor the memory of Warren, 7pm, or perhaps a funeral train of m3's.   Right behind ya Wb..see ya when I get to base!

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Dadsguns on February 26, 2009, 12:51:20 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: DCCBOSS on February 26, 2009, 01:07:42 PM

My condolences to the family  :pray :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: bwaachuy on February 27, 2009, 10:32:08 AM

Cant thank you all enough for the kind thoughts and words for A8WB.

His family was told last night about the flyby (missing man formation) performed in his honor by the Excals for the A8's and they were very touched.

His service in Hollywood will begin at 2:30pm PST - raise a glass at that time and <S>!!!  I am delivering the eulogy and his family wanted me to make sure to include honoring the Aces and Eights - his pals, which of course is a given.


On behalf of his family and friends <S> ------>  the class and honor of people "playing" this "game" astounded me.

Bwaa

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: beau32 on February 27, 2009, 12:20:57 PM

<S> BWAA, we here at the Aces & 8's cant thank you enough for what u have done.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: AAJagerX on February 27, 2009, 12:31:05 PM

Just a thought...  Did anyone get video of the missing man formation flown for WB?  It'd be a good thing to post it as a speperate thread.  Maybe other squads would do the same and post their videos for him.  After that, make it into a tribute video including all of the posted vids.  It'd be a nice thing to do...  Again, just a thought.

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: LLogann on February 27, 2009, 12:48:19 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: chewiex on February 27, 2009, 04:51:59 PM

Quote from: AAJagerX on February 27, 2009, 12:31:05 PM

Just a thought...  Did anyone get video of the missing man formation flown for WB?  It'd be a good thing to post it as a speperate thread.  Maybe other squads would do the same and post their videos for him.  After that, make it into a tribute video including all of the posted vids.  It'd be a nice thing to do...  Again, just a thought.

 :salute

Yes we did get film of the fly-by. I believe one of our members is putting together alittle something with it. Wether or not it makes it to this forum is up to him and the squad . I would like to see a tribute thread and I like your idea AAJagerX.

<S> Excalibers, awesome job everyone. It means alot to our squad. I'll be the first to admit it, when you flew over with the peel off plane, it brought tears to my eyes.

<S> Bwaa
<S>Aces & 8's
<S> our fallen brother A8WB.

A8Chewey

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: mipoikel on February 27, 2009, 05:01:29 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: fudgums on March 01, 2009, 08:46:15 PM

 :salute Again. Very Nice Memorial

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: crazyivan on March 01, 2009, 09:55:00 PM

I hope someone will post it. Maybe if could tell time I would' ve made it. :salute A8WB

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: DrDea on March 01, 2009, 11:54:25 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: A8balls on March 02, 2009, 08:55:09 AM

Many thanks to everyone! The Memorial Flights, Last Roll Call Ceremony and the endless posts and emails from hundreds of our friends in the AH community.
Special thanks are given to Bwaa of the Excaliburs for keeping the A8s informed of WB's status at all times. WB and Bwaa have been real life friends for 35+ years.
The A8s appreciate the outpouring of condolences, kind words and prayers for A8WB. Warren would have been a little embarrassed by all the attention, but in the same tought, proud to have left such an impression on so many.
Now the time has come to let this thread pass into the archives and continue play. Warren would want it that way.

Salute! A8balls

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: dyna76 on March 02, 2009, 09:52:54 AM

 :salute

sorry for the loss A&8's.........you guys were fortunate to have such a great individual as a squaddie.

I beleive there is a squad with a wall of honor for names of fallen comrades. I will check in to it when I get home.

I am also looking forward to the video, sorry i couldnt be there.

 :salute   To a great bunch of guys and squad.

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: 475th FG YZride on March 02, 2009, 10:03:08 AM

Been on the road for a few weeks,  just got back,  and decided to see what was going on here in the forums,  and saw this thread.  WB will be missed.  My thoughts and prayers go out to WB's family and to the A8's.   I will miss flying with you or flying air cover for your gv missions!!

 :salute WB 
Semper Fi!!!

(http://www.glanktheproduct.com/crm/video_page/08_USMC2.jpg)

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: cveirs on March 02, 2009, 11:06:32 AM

To the A8's squadron, the family and friends of WB the 79th Fighter Group wishes to send our condolences and deepest sympathies. We give you a big salute WB and may you fly with the angles and keep the devil off your 6  :salute Our prayers are with you!

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: GGhost on March 02, 2009, 03:14:59 PM

Joined with so many before.
Another fallen star is in the sky with God.

May they all fly with one another in that great big beautiful sky and beyond.
God speed to all.

My Fallen Friends

Submitted humbly by - Brigadier General, GGhost

 

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/GGhost_album/Wall%20of%20Honor/A8WB-WallofHonor.jpg)

The 79th Fighter Group has sadly add A8WB to the Wall of Honor.
Our prayers are with his friends and family <S>.

This is a a page set aside for all fallen members of Air Warrior and Aces High II.
In respect to remember all our Fallen Friends.

Stop by our the 79th FG web and click on the Fallen Friends nav button.

http:79thfg.low-ping.com  (http://79thfg.low-ping.com)

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: Scotch on March 03, 2009, 05:56:08 AM

Good fights Warren,
 :salute

Title: Re: A8's lost a great member and Friend today
Post by: beau32 on March 03, 2009, 01:02:23 PM

Quote from: GGhost on March 02, 2009, 03:14:59 PM

Joined with so many before.
Another fallen star is in the sky with God.

May they all fly with one another in that great big beautiful sky and beyond.
God speed to all.

My Fallen Friends

Submitted humbly by - Brigadier General, GGhost

 

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/GGhost_album/Wall%20of%20Honor/A8WB-WallofHonor.jpg)

The 79th Fighter Group has sadly add A8WB to the Wall of Honor.
Our prayers are with his friends and family <S>.

This is a a page set aside for all fallen members of Air Warrior and Aces High II.
In respect to remember all our Fallen Friends.

Stop by our the 79th FG web and click on the Fallen Friends nav button.

http:79thfg.low-ping.com  (http://79thfg.low-ping.com)

Thanks for honoring WB. He will be missed by all.