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RIP Dad
« on: January 03, 2024, 06:07:34 PM »
Lost my dad today he was 98, served in the Army Air Corp during WWll stayed in until 1978. His WD-53 (pre DD-214) says occupation as professional solder.
"a fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi"

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Re: RIP Dad
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2024, 06:08:25 PM »
One more,
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Re: RIP Dad
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2024, 06:12:00 PM »
Rip you will be in my prayers.
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Re: RIP Dad
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2024, 06:27:40 PM »
True American Hero right there.🇺🇸🫡

Condolences to your family.
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Re: RIP Dad
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2024, 06:29:21 PM »
Sorry for your loss, you should be very proud.
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Re: RIP Dad
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2024, 06:31:13 PM »
Condolences
I tell ya what tho, he got his money's worth... sounds like a heck of a man and a heck of a life..not many of us will see 98..

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Re: RIP Dad
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2024, 06:38:32 PM »
Condolences to you and your family.  I hope you can find peace during this difficult time.

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Re: RIP Dad
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2024, 06:43:10 PM »
RIP
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Re: RIP Dad
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2024, 06:49:30 PM »
I'm sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a true hero. Rip

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Re: RIP Dad
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2024, 06:53:30 PM »
Condolences to you...remember the good times
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Re: RIP Dad
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2024, 06:56:02 PM »
Sorry to hear.  Let us know if you need anything my friend.

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Re: RIP Dad
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2024, 07:04:35 PM »
A true American hero.  Those pictures give me goose bumps.  May he RIP.  And condolences to you and the  family.
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Re: RIP Dad
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2024, 07:14:57 PM »
Condolences, my friend.
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Re: RIP Dad
« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2024, 07:16:17 PM »
Sorry about your dad. Having lost my mom a week ago I know how it feels. Best wishes to your family

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Re: RIP Dad
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2024, 07:18:24 PM »
Sorry, Wadu. As has been said many times already, your dad sounds like a true American hero and a man we should all aspire to be more like. May he rest in peace.
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