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Posted on 7/2/22 at 11:17 pm to Zahrim
What a trip. Went back and read your dad's obituary and so many similarities.. early career anyway..
Your dad was 6 months older. My dad served 55-59. Radio man on an LST. Spent WAY too much time in the South China Sea.
Then worked as a machinist/interpretor for an old blind German that invented the Starlight scope. Then worked at Texas Instruments and Bell Helicopter. No college, 8th grade and a GED. But he knew how to get shite done and that was valued back then.
They were a fascinating generation. They knew the world before WW2 and were part of the tech explosion after the war.
I celebrate their lives. They did more by age 40 than most of us will do our entire lives.
I'm a bit jealous.
How many of us will be able to say we helped develope a rocket.. the frickin Saturn IV..
Your dad was 6 months older. My dad served 55-59. Radio man on an LST. Spent WAY too much time in the South China Sea.
Then worked as a machinist/interpretor for an old blind German that invented the Starlight scope. Then worked at Texas Instruments and Bell Helicopter. No college, 8th grade and a GED. But he knew how to get shite done and that was valued back then.
They were a fascinating generation. They knew the world before WW2 and were part of the tech explosion after the war.
I celebrate their lives. They did more by age 40 than most of us will do our entire lives.
I'm a bit jealous.
How many of us will be able to say we helped develope a rocket.. the frickin Saturn IV..
Posted on 7/3/22 at 1:58 am to Zahrim
Sorry for your loss, Z. Seems like your dad was a solid guy of good moral character. Cherish the good memories for all time.
I lost my dad way too early in '04. He was also deeply involved with Boy Scouts well before all the woke nonsense began to ruin the organization, and worked for Hughes Aircraft in SoCal on classified military contracts/R&D for many years. You never realize exactly how much they meant to you until they're no longer there.
I lost my dad way too early in '04. He was also deeply involved with Boy Scouts well before all the woke nonsense began to ruin the organization, and worked for Hughes Aircraft in SoCal on classified military contracts/R&D for many years. You never realize exactly how much they meant to you until they're no longer there.
Posted on 7/3/22 at 2:12 am to Zahrim
Sorry for your loss, Zahrim.
Posted on 7/3/22 at 3:20 am to Zahrim
RIP
Posted on 7/3/22 at 5:17 am to Zahrim
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This post was edited on 9/3/23 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 7/3/22 at 5:28 am to Zahrim
And yes of course, positive vibes coming your way, airmail. My personal experience has generally been that the passage of time heals all wounds, including broken hearts and such.
Posted on 7/3/22 at 5:48 am to Zahrim
Sorry man.
We will all be there one day. My Dad is an Army (invited/drafted) vet and 75. I try to enjoy each day.
Since my Uncle (his brother and best friend) passed, I’ve become his friend. We tinker in my garage all the time like we are both the same age.
Never saw myself at that point with my dad. He’s not a cuddly type. Lol. Still not so I just pick on him about it. We Jack with each other about everything. It’s odd but it’s where we are.
I say all this to say I know the same day the OP is having is coming for me. I wish you comfort OP and I wish you well.
Sorry I rambled. Don’t know why I did. I just did. Not taking it down.
We will all be there one day. My Dad is an Army (invited/drafted) vet and 75. I try to enjoy each day.
Since my Uncle (his brother and best friend) passed, I’ve become his friend. We tinker in my garage all the time like we are both the same age.
Never saw myself at that point with my dad. He’s not a cuddly type. Lol. Still not so I just pick on him about it. We Jack with each other about everything. It’s odd but it’s where we are.
I say all this to say I know the same day the OP is having is coming for me. I wish you comfort OP and I wish you well.
Sorry I rambled. Don’t know why I did. I just did. Not taking it down.
Posted on 7/3/22 at 6:15 am to Zahrim
Posted on 7/3/22 at 6:35 am to Zahrim
My condolences and deepest sympathies.
Posted on 7/3/22 at 6:49 am to Zahrim
So sorry for your loss. Mine still kicking. Try to make time to spend with him as much as i can. You never know how much time you have left.
Posted on 7/3/22 at 6:57 am to Zahrim
Great man. God bless you and your family Zahrim.
Posted on 7/3/22 at 6:58 am to Zahrim
I am very sorry for your loss. Make sure you try to get some rest. The biggest thing is just alone time. Friends and family will wear you out. You are in my prayers.
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Posted on 7/3/22 at 7:02 am to Zahrim
Looks to have lived an awesome life.
Praying for your family
Praying for your family
Posted on 7/3/22 at 8:21 am to Zahrim
God Bless and Prayers.
Your dad was all
Your dad was all
Posted on 7/3/22 at 8:26 am to Zahrim
Rest In Peace to a great American.
May God Bless and provide comfort to you and your family.
May God Bless and provide comfort to you and your family.
Posted on 7/3/22 at 8:29 am to Zahrim
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Posted on 7/6/22 at 8:43 am to Zahrim
Sounds like he had a good life.
Posted on 7/6/22 at 8:45 am to Zahrim
Very sorry for your loss, brother. May God bless you and yours. I am sure he is spending eternity with our Lord.
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