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Title: His 80th.
Post by: Stampf on April 02, 2010, 09:05:36 AM: Last year in one of the threads about world war two soldiers who have in the past, or do still play in Aces High, many members expressed a desire to be informed when Herr Vilkas’ 80th birthday rolled around this year. I stated I would let the community know when that day was approaching.

One week from today, on April 9th (interesting sidebar is that this day is also my wedding anniversary), we will be celebrating and toasting Vilkas for his 80th. Most of you know him, and perhaps part of his story. That of course is his business, and I won’t discuss on the bbs, but I will share that having been conscripted at age 13, and still in very good health and spirits, Vilkas, god willing will surely be one of last of the axis force veterans alive in this world, as the men and women of all sides of the war are departing ever quicker with each passing day now.

If you know him, you love him, as I do. He is that type of man. What he has given to all of us in the squad is really not expressible in words, and the game takes on a whole different level for those of us privileged to share in it with him.

FSO is kind of throwing our plans off a bit, but we will get him in the MA before FSO, and he will surely be with us in the SEA at 11:00 PM EST for the squadron ops. Perhaps we will up a large buff raid in the MA beforehand and let Vilkas go from ship to ship in the gunner positions. There would be much wailing and gnashing of teeth.

In the very least, we invite you all to stop by on Vox 111 next Friday night and all weekend, with your well wishes for him. Or send him a personal message in game if you like. I am fairly certain he won’t see this thread, and I am wholly certain that he would be touched and moved by everyone wishing him all the best, on his 80th.

Thanks.
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Spikes on April 02, 2010, 09:13:10 AM: Will do Herr Stampf. <S>
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: waystin2 on April 02, 2010, 09:26:22 AM: Amazing to hear this Stampf. Enjoy his company and learn a bunch for all of us. A salute will be sent in game if possible! :aok
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Post by: Plazus on April 02, 2010, 09:35:16 AM: Will definitely make plans for this next weekend. :salute
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Post by: Soulyss on April 02, 2010, 09:59:16 AM: I'll put it on the calendar and try my best to be there for it.
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: fudgums on April 02, 2010, 10:09:51 AM: Vilkas is one the best gunners in the game as well one of the best men. He is one of the nicest if not the nicest I've met on the game.

<S>
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Zoney on April 02, 2010, 10:43:04 AM: Now that. gentelmen, is what this game is all about. :salute Vilkas, happy birthday :rock. I will make the time to salute him in game next Friday. :joystick: :airplane:
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: daddog on April 02, 2010, 11:09:22 AM: Thanks for the heads up Stampf.

If he wants to participate in FSO just say the word. Will be glad to accommodate how ever we can for your squad and his participation.

Happy almost anniversary. :)
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Yossarian on April 02, 2010, 11:16:00 AM: If I'm on, I'll do this. <S>
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Post by: Delirium on April 02, 2010, 11:23:54 AM: Having the pleasure of flying with JG11 for a time, I can say that Vilkas is the heart of that squadron.

I will be out of town on April 9th, could I send you a PM that could be read to him that night?
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Stampf on April 02, 2010, 11:25:31 AM: Quote from: daddog on April 02, 2010, 11:09:22 AM
Thanks for the heads up Stampf.

If he wants to participate in FSO just say the word. Will be glad to accommodate how ever we can for your squad and his participation.

Happy almost anniversary. :)

Thanks dd.

Actually I fully expect him for FSO. Perhaps my wording was misleading. In fact, he recently received his short range day fighter clasp in silver, for successfully completing 60 FSO sorties... ;)

Maybe we could do one of those Arena Wide special announcements right before launch? That would be great, and I can hear the tears rolling now. That would be most special for the 500 or so FSO players to all wish him well, and Happy 80th B day in text, right before launching.

I would consider myself indebted for that my friend.
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Stampf on April 02, 2010, 11:26:09 AM: Quote from: Delirium on April 02, 2010, 11:23:54 AM
Having the pleasure of flying with JG11 for a time, I can say that Vilkas is the heart of that squadron.

I will be out of town on April 9th, could I send you a PM that could be read to him that night?

Of course, Del.
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Spikes on April 02, 2010, 11:29:04 AM: Quote from: Stampf on April 02, 2010, 11:25:31 AM
Thanks dd.

Actually I fully expect him for FSO. Perhaps my wording was misleading. In fact, he recently recieved his short range day fighter clasp in silver, for succesfully completing 60 FSO sorties... ;)

Maybe we could do one of those Arean Wide special announcements right before lauch? That would be great, and I can hear the tears rolling now. That would be most special for the 500 or so FSO players to all wish him well, and Happy 80th B day in text, right before launching.

I would consider myself indebted for that my friend.

That would be great! Having 250 people Saluteing him on all, and 250 people saluting him on country!
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Post by: Hajo on April 02, 2010, 01:32:09 PM: I will most certainly wish only the best to Vilkas. Be it FSO or on his birthday!

(I have an 88 year old father a decorated veteran of WWII, so I do share the feelings for vets. Fortunately now I can finaly beat him at Golf :lol)
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: morfiend on April 02, 2010, 01:42:24 PM: Nothing is as imersive as have Vilkas sing you into battle,I'm hoping Mr Vilkas Sir!! is in fine voice that evening as I fully expect him to sing JG11 into battle for that evenings FSO.

I have greta respect for my friend Vilkas and I wish him many more years of happiness! And yes I agree Del,Vilkas is the heart and soul of JG11.

:salute
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: mbailey on April 02, 2010, 01:52:18 PM: Thanks Stampf, Ill be there. Had the pleasure of having him in my 110 gunner position a couple of FSOs ago, great man!

<S>

Mbailey
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: USRanger on April 02, 2010, 08:26:55 PM: Lord Vilkas is one of my all-time favorite players in AH. Always in a great mood and laughter comes easy with him. Plus his in-flight singing always brings a smile to all the folks on channel. Vilkas, my friend, you are indeed on of a kind and I consider it an honor to be your friend.

:salute my brother

All of JG11 chipped in and we got you something:
(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/6536/alilarterani.gif) (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/alilarterani.gif/)

Enjoy Vilkas. From all your AH friends. :cheers:
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: B4Buster on April 02, 2010, 10:12:44 PM: I can't believe it has allready been a year since you posted about Vilkas's 79th birthday here in the forums. Time goes by quick, too quick. I will make an extra effort to jump on and wish Vilkas a happy birthday, and wish him another 80!

Thanks Stampf :salute
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Banshee7 on April 03, 2010, 09:38:40 AM: I will make my comeback on that night!
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Bino on April 03, 2010, 04:49:15 PM: Quote from: morfiend on April 02, 2010, 01:42:24 PM
Nothing is as imersive as have Vilkas sing you into battle...

Indeed! Hearing Herr Vilkas sing something like "Lili Marlene" is very evocative.
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: kilz on April 03, 2010, 04:58:38 PM: count on the 173rd being there Stampf. what country tho i saw you said vox 111 but need a country bro
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: boingg on April 03, 2010, 06:06:34 PM: Knights Kilz we are a Knight squad
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Post by: Frodo on April 05, 2010, 08:13:11 AM: Looking forward to this. :cheers:
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Post by: 68ZooM on April 05, 2010, 11:49:44 AM: Will tune in on the 9th and wish him well <S>
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Post by: snagdoa on April 07, 2010, 09:24:01 AM: Thank You for the reminder Vilkas and I have been friends for a long time, Ill be there./ :salute
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: ACE on April 07, 2010, 06:56:18 PM: All the best to Vilkas and i will try to be there.

-Spektor
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: steely07 on April 07, 2010, 11:22:35 PM: Will be at FSO with my best Salute ready!

Steely
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: VonMessa on April 08, 2010, 05:19:12 AM: Quote from: Hajo on April 02, 2010, 01:32:09 PM
I will most certainly wish only the best to Vilkas. Be it FSO or on his birthday!

(I have an 88 year old father a decorated veteran of WWII, so I do share the feelings for vets. Fortunately now I can finaly beat him at Golf :lol)

Don't kid yourself.

He is letting you win :D
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: skribetm on April 08, 2010, 05:28:42 AM: hope he logs into the MA too :salute
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: OldCorps on April 08, 2010, 02:02:36 PM: Herr Vilkas,

Happy Birthday, Sir!
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Stampf on April 09, 2010, 07:42:09 AM: April 9th bump.

Join us in celebrating a great day and a great man.

:cheers:
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: morfiend on April 09, 2010, 10:43:18 AM: A little bird told me JG11 has 2 celebrations on the 9th,Herr Vilka's birthday and Herr Stampf' aniversary!

I send my best wishes to both you!!

:salute
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Plazus on April 09, 2010, 02:23:43 PM: Happy birthday, Vilkas! :salute
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Frodo on April 09, 2010, 03:45:31 PM: :noid :old: :airplane:
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: boingg on April 09, 2010, 04:30:40 PM: Happy Birthday Vilkas :cheers:
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Post by: jdbecks on April 09, 2010, 05:04:13 PM: Happy Birthday my friend :salute :cheers:
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: VonMessa on April 09, 2010, 05:06:55 PM: Today, all messages to the folks that Vilkas whacks in his filed gun should say:

Host: You have just had your bellybutton handed to you by an 80 year old man

Love ya Vilkas :rock

Su gimtadieniu, mano draugas !
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Spikes on April 09, 2010, 05:11:55 PM: When and where is the MA thing going on tonight?
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Banshee7 on April 09, 2010, 11:13:27 PM: As usual, plans were changed at last minute. Sorry I was unable to attend such a special night in AH. #S# Vilkas! Hope you enjoyed it!
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: morfiend on April 09, 2010, 11:58:05 PM: I can honestly say Mr Vilkas was overwhelmed by the well wishing he got in the SEA 2nite.

It's times like this that makes me glad I belong to this community.

:salute

PS: Vilkas gave me a present and cleared my 6 and allowed me to survive,at his own peril. :aok
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: BrownBaron on April 10, 2010, 12:08:48 AM: Happy birthday to an amazing pilot, sqaudy, and all around good guy :)
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Post by: Yenny on April 10, 2010, 05:23:20 PM: Happy Birthday Herr Vilkas =) always a pleasure to talk to ya.
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Stampf on April 14, 2010, 09:45:59 AM: Thanks alot everyone who took a moment to add to the day and the weekend for Vilkas.

FSO was particularly moving with hundreds of salutes and well wishes just prior to take-off. It was very nice and the man was really touched, I can tell you.

The entire night was special, and we had a great run and 'the wolf' celebrated with 1.5 victories himself.

April 9th, 2010.

III/JG11 prepares to sortie in FSO - Frame 1 of "Breaking Gustav".

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh92/Vilkasah2/ahss26.jpg?t=1271180194)

picture by Vilkas, highlighting his rotte-mate, Morfiend - on his 80th birthday.
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: COndor06 on April 14, 2010, 12:37:00 PM: Man I hate that I missed that. About two years ago Vilkas asked to gun in a set of bombers I was flying. On the 15 minute flight to the target I got to know him. I sat there with my jaw dropped in amazment listening to his story and bombarding him with questions. He was kind enough to indulge my curiosity and it was a privilege to get to know him.

I think I have told that story a dozen times over dinner conversations with friends and family.

You just never know who you are going to meet in this game and as a WWII enthusiast I have to say it was one of the most memorable times I ever had in AH.

Happy Birthday my friend. Will see you in the skies.
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: VILKAS on April 15, 2010, 08:42:45 PM: Now that I got back my consciousness's .. from the unexpected "Birthday Wishes" from All of U....

I want to tell U Allllllllllll ...so many "Thanks" , but chocking back the tears,
and having not stopped the darn Vodka --- I hope U forgive me !..when I say ........

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh92/Vilkasah2/Thankyou-perrot.jpg?t=1271381239...)

:old: Vilkas :salute U All !
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Ack-Ack on April 15, 2010, 08:48:26 PM: I'm saddened that I wasn't able to make it so let me take this time now to wish you a very happy belated birthday Vilkas. You are a true gem and we're all the better for having you around. :salute

ack-ack
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: Angry Samoan on April 15, 2010, 09:00:02 PM: :salute little brother

~Angry~
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Post by: Ghosth on April 16, 2010, 06:58:23 AM: Shoes on the other foot Vilkas, its a pleasure sharing the sky with you sir. :)
Title: Re: His 80th.
Post by: TOMCAT21 on April 16, 2010, 07:50:04 AM: Sorry I missed it Vilkas. I miss our sidebar conversations and you truely a class act <S> happy 80th.