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Title: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: alfsauve on February 18, 2011, 08:22:54 PM

My dad, Paul Sauve', passed away today.  91 years old and independent, living on his own, until 2 weeks ago. 

French Canadian by birth, he joined the US Army Air Corp after to Pearl Harbor to get into the battle.  A pilot, albeit it be Piper Cubs, a POW Commandant for Japanese prisoners, NCOIC of Hickam Air Field prior to VJ day, orders to be in the second wave ashore for the invasion of Japan (thank you atomic bomb).

I'll post his war stories as best I remember them later.   

If I'm absent for a while, it's because my sister and I are settling his affairs.

Alf Sauve'
USAF 437 MAW, 1986-1972
Proud my family CHOSE to be American

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: MikeBjerum on February 18, 2011, 08:25:52 PM

Sorry to hear this Alf!

I know it was a tough period for you of late. Will keep you and your family in the prayers  to help in the change.

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: tombogan03884 on February 18, 2011, 08:27:21 PM

Know that your friends here share your loss.

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: Marshal Halloway on February 18, 2011, 08:29:46 PM

Alf,

Our deepest condolences.

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: Timothy on February 18, 2011, 08:31:21 PM

My sincere condolences Alf.  

God Bless your father, the family and friends in this time of sorrow but rejoice in the beginning of a new journey for your Pop!

My Pop would have been 91 now as well but sadly we lost him over 20 years ago.

Take care...

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: twyacht on February 18, 2011, 08:40:41 PM

Truly Sincere Condolences alf. His service, life, and wisdom will never be forgotten; for family, friends, comrades, and His life will remain in you and your family.

God Bless your Father. May he Rest In Peace.

All the best.

Look forward to reading a story or two of his life when you can post it.

tw

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: Majer on February 18, 2011, 08:42:44 PM

Alf, My deepest condolences to You and your Family
Vaya Con dios

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: fightingquaker13 on February 18, 2011, 08:51:44 PM

I'll light a candle Alf, and I'm proud of your dad. Someone who chose to come here and sign up to fight? It doesn't get more American than that. He raised a good kid and had an interesting life. We will all keep both of you in our prayers.
FQ13

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: BAC on February 18, 2011, 09:08:00 PM

Alf, so sorry for your loss.

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: cookie62 on February 18, 2011, 10:18:26 PM

Tough news Alf, sorry to hear. My condolences and prayers to you and your family.

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: PegLeg45 on February 18, 2011, 10:27:46 PM

Sorry to hear it, Alf.
These mighty men set the standard for all that followed...sincerest condolences and prayers for you and your family from Amy and myself.

God Bless,

Chuck

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: m25operator on February 19, 2011, 06:10:47 AM

91 and still independent, that in and of itself is impressive. Condolences Alf, prayers to you and the family to heal quickly, just lost my dad not that many months ago. My heart go's out to you and yours.

God Bless.

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: Pathfinder on February 19, 2011, 06:20:53 AM

Alf, my sincerest condolences to you and your family on your Dad's passing.

As Timothy and others have said, sounds like his life is to be celebrated.

Love to hear the stories when you can. My Dad never talked much about his service, characteristic of that generation IMHO.

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: Ichiban on February 19, 2011, 06:32:12 AM

Please accept my condolences as well.  Truly a tough time but know that he lived life to the end.

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: crusader rabbit on February 19, 2011, 08:08:49 AM

My condolences, too, Alf.  And may your Dad (a real American hero) RIP.

Crusader

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: Hazcat on February 19, 2011, 10:40:35 AM

Alf,  My deepest condolences my friend.  Celebrate his incredible life and his accomplishments as you mourn his loss.  He sounds like a hell of a roll model and you do him proud.

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: Big Frank on February 19, 2011, 03:15:33 PM

Let him live on in your memory Alf. Your father truly was part of the greatest generation. May he rest in peace.

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: alfsauve on March 02, 2011, 03:40:30 PM

I thought I posted this, but must have closed the window before it "took".   Dad had some art work in the house but this was the only picture in his office.  While he was in the Air Corps, not the Cavalry, he really liked Jeeps and 1911s.  A tribute to Bill Mauldin.



(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_udyXWMnOGhI/TW5Oms3M_YI/AAAAAAAAimw/OCXuaSP5LK0/s512/OldJeepBillMauldin%2Cjpg.jpg)


With apologies to the Smithsonian for ripping off their copyright.

Title: Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
Post by: Big Frank on March 02, 2011, 05:35:48 PM

I have a book of Bill Mauldin cartoons and IIRC that's the picture on the front cover.