Joe D Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I had to take my 91 year old Dad off life support today. I held him as he died like I did my Mother. He was a P47 pilot in the Army Air Corps. He spent most of his time shooting up trains in Germany. He will be buried in the Alabama Veterans Cemetery Thursday. I now have no family left. OTOH he is with his wife of 65 years in Glory. The one thing that has sustained me through this and my near fatal motorcycle crash is pretty simple - "My Grace is sufficient". I am not half the man my Dad and Grandfather were. Yes, he was a member of the "Greatest Generation". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bshooter Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 My sympathies for your loss. My father in law was a corsair pilot off the New Lexington. Didn't talk about it much but was proud to be a navy pilot. God Bless them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensfan Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Yes brother, His Grace is sufficient. We will pray for you that He sustains you during your time of grief. Praise God that you are sure they are in Glory now as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Very sorry for your loss, Joe. We actually have a WWII veteran shooting our Tuesday night USPSA matches--(with an ancient 1911 and 7-round magazines, naturally). We all consider it a real privilege to be able to shoot with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 As I was driving to lunch today, it struck me that if the subject of this thread had been the death of somebody's dog, there would already be 27 reply posts of self-indulgent sympathy. Fortunately for us all, the WWII generation of Americans had their priorities a little straighter than we do today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfchorn Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Our thoughts are with you. Even in this time of grief, take time to celebrate the extraordinary life he led. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otis_bartleh Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I feel for ya man, keep your family in your thoughts and share stories of loved ones with loved ones. I'm sure he was a great man. You'll pull through this tough time. Our thoughts are with you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Sympathy for your loss. People from his generation gave more than most today can understand. True American's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Joe, His Grace is Sufficient. My prayers are with you brother. My Father-In-Law is a WWII Veteran and was in the Army Air Corp, he is 86 years old. I pray that God will hold you in his hands during this most difficult time. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Ho Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 You held him as he died. I doubt he could have chose a better way to go. He has my thanks and you have my respect for seeing him out that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 You held him as he died. I doubt he could have chose a better way to go. He has my thanks and you have my respect for seeing him out that way. I couldn't have said it better. Thanks J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Joe: Sorry for your loss. You got to spend a good long time with him and I am sure he is looking down now and saying what a wonderful son I have. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Sorry for your loss Joe. I have some understanding of how you feel. My dad passed 4 1/2 years ago after I told his doctors that he had had enough. A combat infantryman in WWII who fought through North Africa and Italy, the least I could do for him was to help him move on. We may never be the men they were but by honoring and emulating them we can at least stand tall in their shadows. i fly back to St. Louis in a couple weeks to see my dad at the Veterans Cemetery on fathers day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Santiago Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) Very sorry for your loss. They are indeed "The Greatest Generation". It is always rewarding to greet one, ask about their service and just listen to them. Their eyes light up. My thanks to your father for his service and sacrifice and my condolences to you. Edited May 24, 2012 by Paul Santiago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I had to take my 91 year old Dad off life support today. I held him as he died like I did my Mother. He was a P47 pilot in the Army Air Corps. He spent most of his time shooting up trains in Germany. He will be buried in the Alabama Veterans Cemetery Thursday. I now have no family left. OTOH he is with his wife of 65 years in Glory. The one thing that has sustained me through this and my near fatal motorcycle crash is pretty simple - "My Grace is sufficient". I am not half the man my Dad and Grandfather were. Yes, he was a member of the "Greatest Generation". Joe, that you were there, I am sure, would mean quite a lot to him. I know, that if I were to go, I would love to have one of my loved ones hold me and wish me well. Like any journey, it is always sweet to have someone wish you farewell. I'm sure he told your mother, that he was just with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 That's tough duty, Joe, but worth it to be there for him. Find peace, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz2011 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 RIP Werry sorry for your loss.He is a dying breed.May the Lord Bless him and Keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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