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Another badass has left us
Posted on 8/18/17 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 8/18/17 at 2:21 pm
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A Celebration of Life Service for John M. Dark, 94, of Bossier City will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Hill Crest Funeral Home. Military and masonic honors will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. Officiating the services will be Reverend Tom Brown, and Dr. Randy Harper, Pastor of Bellaire Baptist Church. Musical selections will be directed by Drew Ley of Bellaire Baptist. The family will receive friends on Tuesday August 15, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
John was born August 22, 1922, in Dodson, La to Troupe and Kara Dark. John passed away August 11 after a brief illness. John was a Pearl Harbor Survivor and was involved in the island hopping of the Pacific Theater during WWII. In the Air Force he served as a Crewchief of B-29's, Section and Flightline Chief, warplans room during the Cuban Crisis; headed initial Maintenance Section of the SR-71 Blackbird program and MAG Advisor. He retired with distinguished honors after 28.5 years at the rank of SMSgt. He became a member of the USV-Joint Service Command and was promoted by General F.R. Harper to the rank of Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 61st Brigade.
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Posted on 8/18/17 at 2:24 pm to Jim Rockford
Another hero returns home to the open arms of The Father.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 2:29 pm to Jim Rockford
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John was a Pearl Harbor Survivor
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John was born August 22, 1922
He was only 19 and experienced Pearl Harbor!!! Man, bet he didn't expect to live for nearly 75 more years after that and fighting a war.
Incredible life and service to this country.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 2:31 pm to Jim Rockford
Now that's an obituary! Wow what a life this man led.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 2:32 pm to Jim Rockford
Wow, a great American there. 
Posted on 8/18/17 at 2:32 pm to Jim Rockford
less than 1 million WWII vets left. Really probably less that 500k
Posted on 8/18/17 at 2:43 pm to Jim Rockford
for John M. Dark 
Posted on 8/18/17 at 2:46 pm to geauxtigers87
They are leaving us at a high rate of speed.
All of mine that were family (many) and friends are gone.
I've cried a lot of tears for their loss.
All of mine that were family (many) and friends are gone.
I've cried a lot of tears for their loss.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 2:47 pm to Jim Rockford
SMSgt Dark you were one hell of American, may you forever RIP
God speed
God speed
This post was edited on 8/18/17 at 3:05 pm
Posted on 8/18/17 at 3:02 pm to Jim Rockford
hats off to him.
ETA: Troupe Dark is an alpha name if i've ever heard one.
ETA: Troupe Dark is an alpha name if i've ever heard one.
This post was edited on 8/18/17 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 8/18/17 at 3:23 pm to Jim Rockford
Posted on 8/18/17 at 3:50 pm to Paluka
True American!
I'm always reminded of my dad, who was on a subamrine in the Pacific fighting the Japanese. Buddy of mine asked him what he did during the war. Without blinking, my dad responded, "I taught Japanese to swim"
I'm always reminded of my dad, who was on a subamrine in the Pacific fighting the Japanese. Buddy of mine asked him what he did during the war. Without blinking, my dad responded, "I taught Japanese to swim"
Posted on 8/18/17 at 4:20 pm to geauxtigers87
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less than 1 million WWII vets left. Really probably less that 500k
558,000 still living; we're losing 362 each day.
National WW2 Museum
Posted on 8/18/17 at 4:22 pm to Jim Rockford
hero!Posted on 8/18/17 at 4:37 pm to Diver
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"I taught Japanese to swim"
lmao what a great quote
SMSgt Dark I salute you sir.
This post was edited on 8/18/17 at 4:40 pm
Posted on 8/18/17 at 6:07 pm to Rouge
$100 says he could have still whipped a millenials arse a week ago
Posted on 8/18/17 at 6:11 pm to Jim Rockford
Rest in Peace, soldier...
Posted on 8/18/17 at 6:17 pm to Jim Rockford
My father died a few years ago and he was WWII South Pacific. He had both Masonic and Military honors as well. A very special moment and when my mother was handed the flag and taps was played I had to put my sunglasses on.
Special honors for special men. If you know one let them see your appreciation. They will be gone soon.
Godspeed John Dark.
Special honors for special men. If you know one let them see your appreciation. They will be gone soon.
Godspeed John Dark.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 6:22 pm to No8Easy2
God speed
Posted on 8/18/17 at 8:23 pm to Crow Pie
Inadvertent downvote.
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