Neomet Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 My father, Walter Korzep passed away tonight at age 85, succumbing to the ravages of Parkinsons and ultimately renal failure. He passed away peacefully with my mother by his side. He served with the 168th regiment of the 34th Division as an infantryman during WWII being with the first troops that landed in North Africa. He fought at Kasserine Pass, Hill 609, Monte Casino and Anzio. He earned two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts. Dad was a person of few words who taught me how to be a man by deed rather than discourse. He was an honorable man who had just celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary. A man who showed me that you could not only turn plowshares into swords but swords back into plowshares. I hope to be half the man he was. My dad was always my hero and the world is a lesser place at his passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRacer Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 My condolences. Our prayers are with you and the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkingDog Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I am sorry. My thoughts are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 My father, Walter Korzep passed away tonight at age 85, succumbing to the ravages of Parkinsons and ultimately renal failure. He passed away peacefully with my mother by his side. He served with the 168th regiment of the 34th Division as an infantryman during WWII being with the first troops that landed in North Africa. He fought at Kasserine Pass, Hill 609, Monte Casino and Anzio. He earned two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts. Dad was a person of few words who taught me how to be a man by deed rather than discourse. He was an honorable man who had just celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary. A man who showed me that you could not only turn plowshares into swords but swords back into plowshares. I hope to be half the man he was. My dad was always my hero and the world is a lesser place at his passing. The world is a better place because he was here. My deepest sympathies on your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 My condolences to you and your family. It sounds like he was a hero to a lot of people, and for good reason. We'll never see a generation like his ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullauto_Shooter Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Condolences to you and your family. Your Dad was, and always will be, a Hero in the truest sense. Although he has moved on to a better place, the impact he had on those who knew and loved him will last forever. He isn't really gone, he's just waiting for you on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 My prayers are with you and family, God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm sorry to hear that, my deepest condolences my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Very sorry to hear the news, Rick. A peaceful passing at 85 with loved ones standing by?.......well, I'd say your dad won the stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBarnes101 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leam Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Our prayers go up for you and your family. Leam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APD69 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Our prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Our condolences to you and yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Neomet, My grand father was like a father to me in that it was he who helped to teach me those things a man should know while my father waged his ongoing battle in his head with what he went through in Vietnam. As time goes on, I find myself saying those things I heard him say to me, like " Don't be sorry, be right" or doing things he taught me measure twice cut once, etc. It is at those moments that I realize that in many ways he is such a part of me that he cannot ever really leave me. He passed from this world, yes, but he passed on to me those things that have helped make me me. Even simple things like a BIG bowl of ice cream, and the love and appreciation for fine domestic hardwoods and a good hand rubbed finish came from him. I imagine, thinking of how you described your father, that you too have his indelible print on your thoughts and soul. It is at those times, you will smile, and maybe even cry, but be happy to have had him as your father. Our prayers go out to you and your family, JimmyZip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I am sorry to hear of your loss. I believe the world was a better place because of your fathers presence. You are lucky to have had such a great father. Condolences to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 My condolences, sounds like he was a great man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDRODA396 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 My condolences you you and your family, he sounds like he was a fine man and did a fine job raising you, no small feat in todays world...May He Rest In Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjlefty51 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 My condolences to you and your family. A father and mother is the greatest service one can serve and sounds like he wrote the book on it. The world could use more peole like him. God Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsaxdog Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 my deepest condolences.....this is dave moss, we did that iowa SS/Revo match this fall......things like this teach us about the true process/paths of life.....ego doesn't really mean anything at all.......my best wishes for you and your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 My condolences to you and yours. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 May he rest in peace. Our prayers go out to you and your family. I lost my Mother last July. I know how much it hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Treasure the memories dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce282 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Prayers to you and your family. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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