stanley Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Three weeks ago we lost our dear mother to a sudden heart attack while my 90 year old father was in surgery for a broken hip. After the surgery, my father had a tough time with the recovery and two days ago he finally surrendered and has joined my mother. He was a war hero, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, hunter, scholar, gentleman, and my HERO! He and my mom were married for 64 years, and I'm honored and lucky to be a part of their amazing life legacy! Kudos to you dad, for fighting the good fight all through life! This post is absolutely NOT about sympathy, but a way for me to honor and celebrate my father's great life! He'll be with me this fall...... Peace everyone! S. Taking a drag off of a cigarette prior to climbing into his B-17 for a combat mission over Europe in WWII. He flew 33 missions, including over the Normandy coast on D-day! 20 year old 2nd Lt. - Navigator. He and I on a two week trip to Alaska almost 20 years ago. (NO, we did not kill that bear.) We were guests at a hunting lodge on the Alaska Penninsula that a friend of ours had access to. We fished and saw sites and were able to see some of the bears that the guides/skinners brought in. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Sounds like a great man. Nice pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wdenike Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Sorry for your loss. But as you say you have found peace knowing he is with your mom. And they will always be with ya in spirit. And yes that whole era were heroes to us all. Take care, Willie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couestracker Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Truly sorry for your loss. Nice tribute to your Father. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted September 5, 2014 America has lost a great son and patriot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximus Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Sorry for your loss, he will be in a good place. good and long life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUG Report post Posted September 5, 2014 I believe your Dad raised his son right. Sorry for your loss. Sounds like you have lots of good memories of both of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Very sorry for your loss!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adicted Report post Posted September 5, 2014 sorry for your loss. what a great dad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky Draw Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Great tribute to a great man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Stan, I am sure your Mom and Dad will live fondly in your memories and heart. Best to ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mesabulls Report post Posted September 5, 2014 sorry for your loss, great pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Sorry for your loss. Looks like he did a great job for his country and his family. Cherish the memories and know they are both together in a better place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosninocanines Report post Posted September 5, 2014 The Greatest Generation of hero's is regrouping in the happy hunting grounds. RIP to all our hero's. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John O Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Sorry for your loss Stan. What an amazing legacy and example of service to our Country. Kudos to you Stan, for carrying on the tradition by mentoring so many youth. John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
