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My Dad passed away 12-20-11. He just turned 88 oct -19-11. Was a ground pounder on Iwp Jima, Kwajalein, Sipan and Tinian With the 3rd Bat. 23rd Marines 4th Divison Company M. He went on to be radio operator on SBD-1. I will miss him.
Semper Fi Dad.

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When you meet a Veteran shake his or her hand and thank them, they earned your freedom.
I plan to fly in as many B-25 as possible be fore I die! B-25 for ever!!!

Very sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a great man. Prayers go out brother.

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Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Manager

Always sad to hear loosing another member of the greatest generation.

Sorry for your loss.

~J~

Amen Brother, Amen

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Kind Regards,
Gary Lewis
J.A.F.O.

My father in law passed away this year as well....helped build the runways at Iwo and Tinian...who knows...he may have run into your Dad in the mess...

I kept his spirits up by promising to take him to see B-29 Fifi when it came close on its tour. He didn't make it but my fellow CAF member Joe waggled the wings for him once during the Cincy visit.

Im sure they are both upstairs talking about Tinian right now...

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Rauhbatz
Commemorative Air Force
CAF Ohio Wing/Airbase Georgia Member
PT-19/26, T-34 CAF Pilot


Favorite quote from Wind, Sand & Stars - A. St. Exupuery "friends are like trees...when they are gone we miss their shade"

So sorry for your loss. Godspeed to your Dad. Please accept our condolences.
Robbie & Carolyn

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Fly Fast Make Noise!

I too am sorry for your loss particularly at this time of year, I sure miss my Dad and Mom @ this time too. Take your time getting through it, I tried to push it after Dad died and suffered some mild depression for a while-
Strength buddy, strength and time.

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Don't make me go get my flying monkeys-

I always like this quote.

"And when he gets to Heaven,
To Saint Peter he will tell,
One more soldier reporting Sir,
I've already served my time in hell."

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Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Manager

Condolences are sent, without the sacrifice of men like your father we would be where we are today!

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A&P/I.A., A.A.S./Aviation Maintenance technology
Warbird salvage/recovery
One day I'll get that P-40!

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. Although, my Father has been dead for many years, I still remember. This post was particularly poignant as December 20th would have been his birthday. Grief is normal , expected and hard. In time, I hope you will remember the good times with your Father without the pain.

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Thanks everyone it helps to know people care.

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When you meet a Veteran shake his or her hand and thank them, they earned your freedom.
I plan to fly in as many B-25 as possible be fore I die! B-25 for ever!!!

Thanks mustangdriver I like that.

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When you meet a Veteran shake his or her hand and thank them, they earned your freedom.
I plan to fly in as many B-25 as possible be fore I die! B-25 for ever!!!

Thanks This gives me strength to see the responses.

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When you meet a Veteran shake his or her hand and thank them, they earned your freedom.
I plan to fly in as many B-25 as possible be fore I die! B-25 for ever!!!

Thanks Rauhbatz I know they are all there.

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When you meet a Veteran shake his or her hand and thank them, they earned your freedom.
I plan to fly in as many B-25 as possible be fore I die! B-25 for ever!!!

Thanks Gary it means a lot to us.

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When you meet a Veteran shake his or her hand and thank them, they earned your freedom.
I plan to fly in as many B-25 as possible be fore I die! B-25 for ever!!!