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Started by Bick, October 01, 2013, 08:26:59 PM

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hbliam

#15
October 04, 2013, 11:07:53 AM
My grandfather died last night at 0234. He was USN and was at Tokyo Bay on Sep 2, 1945 when the instrument of surrender was signed. My grandmother (his wife) died exactly 30 days ago and we had her service last Saturday. After 67 years of marriage it seems he was ready and wanted to move on to the next life to join her.

Hats off to the greatest generation, both those that survived and raised us and those young men that died and never got the chance to live their dreams.

spolic

#16
October 04, 2013, 11:42:26 AM
dang, I'm sorry. May he rest in peace.

I remember when they played Taps for my Granddad. I kept one of the shells after the 21 gun salute. They were not called the Greatest Generation for nothing.
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#17
October 04, 2013, 01:19:51 PM
Quote from: hbliam on October 04, 2013, 11:07:53 AM
My grandfather died last night at 0234. He was USN and was at Tokyo Bay on Sep 2, 1945 when the instrument of surrender was signed. My grandmother (his wife) died exactly 30 days ago and we had her service last Saturday. After 67 years of marriage it seems he was ready and wanted to move on to the next life to join her.

Hats off to the greatest generation, both those that survived and raised us and those young men that died and never got the chance to live their dreams.

Very sorry to hear :-\
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#18
October 04, 2013, 01:58:02 PM
My condolences.

It sounds like he had a good run.

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#19
October 04, 2013, 02:01:50 PM
 :'(

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spolic

#20
October 04, 2013, 03:54:49 PM
Well here is a new story: wire ties on the barricades.   [bang]
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#21
October 04, 2013, 04:47:47 PM
Quote from: spolic on October 04, 2013, 03:54:49 PM
Well here is a new story: wire ties on the barricades.   [bang]

They'll show up with some Bangalore Torpedos.  [evil]
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#22
October 04, 2013, 05:14:14 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on October 04, 2013, 04:47:47 PM
They'll show up with some Bangalore Torpedos.  [evil]

Or wire cutters.
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#23
October 04, 2013, 07:23:46 PM
You have my condolences.  My grandfather was also in the pacific ...
Had a ship sunk out from underneath him.  I was honored to know
Him and told him so.  Hopefully you told your grandfather what
He meant to you.
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#24
October 04, 2013, 09:25:08 PM
Quote from: hbliam on October 04, 2013, 11:07:53 AM
My grandfather died last night at 0234. He was USN and was at Tokyo Bay on Sep 2, 1945 when the instrument of surrender was signed. My grandmother (his wife) died exactly 30 days ago and we had her service last Saturday. After 67 years of marriage it seems he was ready and wanted to move on to the next life to join her.

Hats off to the greatest generation, both those that survived and raised us and those young men that died and never got the chance to live their dreams.

Sorry to hear about your grandfather.  His life was appreciated and one of a hero.  May he RIP. 
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#25
October 05, 2013, 02:13:46 AM
Quote from: hbliam on October 04, 2013, 11:07:53 AM
My grandfather died last night at 0234. He was USN and was at Tokyo Bay on Sep 2, 1945 when the instrument of surrender was signed. My grandmother (his wife) died exactly 30 days ago and we had her service last Saturday. After 67 years of marriage it seems he was ready and wanted to move on to the next life to join her.

Hats off to the greatest generation, both those that survived and raised us and those young men that died and never got the chance to live their dreams.
Sincerely sorry for your loss.  RIP.
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#26
October 05, 2013, 11:24:02 AM
Truly the greatest generation.

Looking back at everything that these people lived through and seeing their happiness and joy in life not dwindle is something that has stuck with me.

[beer] here is to their strength, perseverance, and fantastic example they've set for the young'ns like myself.

And  [beer] here is to the brave people that continue to serve
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#27
October 07, 2013, 05:20:24 PM
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#28
October 07, 2013, 05:35:11 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on October 02, 2013, 05:12:37 PM
Apparently the park service was told to put up the barricades and keep people out. But none of the rangers would lift a finger to keep those guys out.

All federal parks are being closed as part of the government shutdown. USFS is not trying to keep people out, vets or not.
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#29
October 07, 2013, 07:07:31 PM
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on October 07, 2013, 05:35:11 PM
All federal parks are being closed as part of the government shutdown. USFS is not trying to keep people out, vets or not.

The memorials in dc are sidewalks with a wall.  They put more guards in to close them than are normally there when open.

If they can stand there to turn folks away, they can stand at attention when vets come in to see names of former comrades now dead.
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