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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Spotted Dog on November 27, 2016, 12:40:30 am

Title: we lost an American hero today
Post by: Spotted Dog on November 27, 2016, 12:40:30 am
 At around 5:10pm today I lost my dad. WWII vet. Landed on Normandy Beach on D Day. Tank commander and Sargent at 19.
5 bronze stars. Battle of the Buldge, As well as other major campaigns. 3rd Armored Division of the 1st Army.SPEARHEAD.

Daniel

I miss you DAD
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Post by: willie on November 27, 2016, 12:47:49 am
Daniel

My heart goes out to you. Its not easy. He will always be with you
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Post by: Pat B on November 27, 2016, 01:05:21 am
Sorry for your loss, Dog but thankful for your Dad's service.  May he rest in peace.
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Post by: bubby on November 27, 2016, 03:05:56 am
Condolences on your loss
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Post by: chamookman on November 27, 2016, 04:49:49 am
Thoughts and Prayers sent  - Bob.
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Post by: Ruddy Darter on November 27, 2016, 05:30:53 am
Sorry for your loss Spotted Dog,

 Those tank crews were truly courageous warriors. So much is owed to them.
 
 Respect. 

 R.D.
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Post by: bushboy on November 27, 2016, 05:59:18 am
Sorry for your loss,your heart must swell with pride to know he was part of theses battles
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Post by: BowEd on November 27, 2016, 08:46:00 am
Sorry for your loss.My thoughts go out to you and your family.Thankful for you fathers' service.
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Post by: PaulN/KS on November 27, 2016, 08:47:29 am
Sorry for your loss.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 27, 2016, 09:39:32 am
Sorry to hear this. Keep your chin up, you should be proud.
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Post by: augustus on November 27, 2016, 12:05:03 pm
Sorry for your loss&grateful for his service.
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Post by: bjrogg on November 27, 2016, 02:16:32 pm
So sorry for your loss spotted dog. They were real heroes all of them, but as Ruddy said those tankers had to be some really brave guy's to go up against those much more heavily armored German tanks. Myself and my family feel your loss, we all miss heroes like him just amazing what these young men did for each other and so many they never knew. I'm sure you have a spot that aches from your loss. It is hard to lose our parents I still miss my mom a lot. I wish many good memories for you to help ease the pain. I pray your dad will find true peace.
Bjrogg
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Post by: mullet on November 27, 2016, 04:05:21 pm
I'm very sorry, it's never easy losing a close family member. Your Dad was the real definition of a hero being in the first Army at Normandy. I just read a book about them at Normandy. They took the heaviest losses and if it wasn't for them the war could have been lost during that invasion or made to last a lot longer. Very few tanks made it to shore that day,and the few that did led the breakout off the beach, your Dad was very lucky.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on November 27, 2016, 05:45:53 pm
Lost my dad in may this year.  Korean war vet.  We owe a debt of gratitude to all the dads that served and sacrificed.  Cheers to your dad!  May he and all the others live on in our memories.
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Post by: Spotted Dog on November 27, 2016, 07:15:32 pm
Thanks brothers. It means a lot to me. Dad was a simple man. Lived that way. A hell of a soldier.
I can't wait for family to go home so I can pay tribute to him my way.

Dog
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Post by: 1442 on November 27, 2016, 07:51:21 pm
Sorry for your loss spotteddog, prayers sent.
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Post by: selfbow joe on November 27, 2016, 08:15:25 pm
Sorry for your loss
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Post by: Zuma on November 27, 2016, 09:14:26 pm
My dad, a WW 11 veteran also, is gone several years now.
He used to sing "Taps", to try to get his sons to go to sleep.
I wish I could play "Taps" in honor of your dad.
Zuma
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Post by: Pappy on November 28, 2016, 05:10:19 am
Sorry for you loss, that generation is slipping away very quickly now.  :(
 Pappy
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Post by: PNewton on November 28, 2016, 01:28:42 pm
Sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a good man.
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Post by: Badly Bent on November 28, 2016, 07:38:42 pm
Sorry for your loss Spotted Dog, no doubt he was a man of high character and should be considered a hero by all.
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Post by: bowtarist on November 28, 2016, 07:56:53 pm
Condolences. Keep his memory flowing through your family.
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Post by: Spotted Dog on November 28, 2016, 07:59:42 pm
 We will keep his memory alive. It's in my blood.
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Post by: osage outlaw on November 28, 2016, 08:30:29 pm
Sorry for your loss Spotted Dog. 
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Post by: YosemiteBen on November 28, 2016, 09:56:38 pm
Condolences on your loss. Remember him with laughter!
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Post by: paoliguy on November 29, 2016, 01:15:57 pm
I too am sorry for your loss. It's all of our loss when we lose members of that generation, I fear we'll never see another like them. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Post by: Trapper Rob on December 03, 2016, 11:28:17 pm
Sorry for your loss we'll keep you & your family in prayers
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Post by: TimothyR on December 04, 2016, 03:17:37 am
I am sorry for your loss. My grandfather passed oct the 2nd. He was a Navy Seabee and in the pacific theater. Two great losses. My prayers go out to you and your family.
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Post by: AustinEvans on December 06, 2016, 08:22:42 pm
Sorry to hear that. No doubt a true hero.