The Greatest Generation Just lost another Hero

Me | 08/20/17 | SCB

[luvbach1]

Never heard anything about flying saucers.

The "saucer" incident took place in 1947.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Sorry to hear about your loss of Dad. That always leaves an irreplaceable hole in one’s life. My Dad left us about fifteen years,ago.

We just got back from visiting my Dad’s 97 year old brother. He was a mechanical engineer in training when he enlisted in the Army and they sent him to an unheard of place called Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He ran a shift at the plant separating uranium isotopes, creating the fissionable material for “Little Boy” that won the war. He later worked at Sandia on weapons. A couple years ago, before his sight and hearing left him, I asked him about machining tolerances for the bombs. He paused and, after a moment of thought, said “I can’t tell you that; it’s classified.” And it didn’t require a “(c)” in his memory to tell him that, either.

[definitelynotaliberal]

95 years, wow! My deepest condolences.

[blackpacific]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Mogul

[null and void]

I lost my World War II, Korea and Vietnam Marine father in 2002

I lost mine in 2011

[MomwithHope]

Btt

[Raster]

Thanks for telling us about your Dad. I lost my Dad in 2012. He was on Utah beach on DD+1, but almost didn’t make it. I have unreserved admiration for all soldiers past and present.

[LadyDoc]

I will remwmber him and your family in my prayers tonite.

[mairdie]

I’m so terribly sorry. It’s a hole in your family that will be so inadequately filled with memories. Thanks for telling us about him. He sounds like he was a good man.

[Joe Bfstplk]

You describe a life well lived.

[reed13k]

Prayers up and may he forever soar with the angels...

[Enduro Guy]

Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours slouper.

[Texas Fossil]

God Bless him.

And God Bless and comfort you and the family.

Very sorry for the loss. (my Dad is 92 and a WWII vet)

[Eric in the Ozarks]

My uncle Lloyd flew with the same outfit.

[jch10]

Truly, one of the Greatest Generation. I thank him for his service and i’m sorry for your loss.

[MosesKnows]

Behind the mist in your eyes I sense well deserved pride.

[DaveA37]

Sorry for your loss, may he R.I.P.

[ThePatriotsFlag]

Heros are never lost.

[joesbucks]

Thank you for the thoughtful replies, however I didn’t originate the thread. It was a person with the screen name of slouper. I’m sure they would appreciate the thoughts.

[IronJack]

Clear skies and a strong tailwind!