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Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
« Reply #10 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,

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Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
« Reply #11 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.
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Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
« Reply #12 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.
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Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
« Reply #13 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.
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Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2011, 08:08:49 AM »
My condolences, too, Alf.  And may your Dad (a real American hero) RIP.

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Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
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Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
« Reply #15 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.
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Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
« Reply #16 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.
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Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
« Reply #17 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.






With apologies to the Smithsonian for ripping off their copyright.
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Re: Another of the Great Generation passes on
« Reply #18 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.
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