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Husband lost his dad.

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judow

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Well, yesterday we buried my father-in-law, another World War II vet, an experience that he was very proud of. We sent him off right with full military honors. He would have been proud. After the ceremony one gent in the honor guard remarked that we were losing our WWII vets and that there are not many left. It's sad but in spite of the circumstances all of us there were very moved by their send-off.

So if any of you folks have a vet in your family, be sure and send that vet off with full military honors.

Chester will be missed but never forgotten.
 
Sorry for your loss, but sounds like he lived a long and proud life with lots of folks who cared about him.

I read the other day that we are losing about 1000 WW II vets per day. We've lost a few in my family in recent years.

It's wonderful to talk to some of these older people. I have a great-aunt Lil who was born in 1917 (in Ireland). Still drives. She was holding my new grandaughter a few weeks ago.....they represent five generations in my family. Aunt Lil is great to talk to....a treasure in our family.
 
I'm so very sorry for your loss, but to echo a sentiment, it sounds like he was well loved, well respected. Our WWII vets are indeed an amazing bunch, I've lost a couple now in my family as well. And I agree, full honors are no less than they deserve, and help to remind the rest of us of just how much so many gave to this country.
Again, my condolences to to and your family.
 
I am sincerely sorry for your husbands loss but also thankful that he had his father for so long. My father was also a WWII vet but he passed away 22 years ago. I still miss him.

Kindest Regards John
 
We share your loss. After we buried my father-in-law last summer, the honor guard gave each of the daughter's and grandchildren a shell from the firing of the salute at the ceremony. Since he had been Army Air Corps, it meant a lot to us all, but especially my son who is in the Air Force now.
You and your father-in-law are in our prayers...
 
Judy,
I very sorry to hear of the loss of your Father-in-Law. I'm glad I had the chance to meet him! Sounds like he had a proper send off!

Basil
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:] He would have been proud. [/QUOTE]
judow...rest assured....he was!
 
Thanks for your kind thoughts, I'm going to pass the thread on to my mother-in-law. She will certainly appreciate it.
 
Add me to your list, Judy. It's always an unsettling time, and that generation were a tested bunch. They proved themselves. I'm a proud son of one who served as well, gone now nearly 15 years but missed daily. I honor them all. Sorry for the loss.
 
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