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Prayers needed
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 6:35 am
by Commander Cody
A true hero died Sunday 4/10/2016. A man who was in the first wave of landing craft that arrived on Omaha Beach on 6 June 1944. And that’s not all. He went to all of my little league baseball games, took me fishing when I was a youngster and generally took care of all of my needs. He went with me when I went to Mr. Cotton’s class for my CHL. He was 91 years old and did quite well in the class for his CHL. He was very good shot for his qualifications. He needed a little help to reload his magazines which Mr. Cotton provided, and I thank him for that. He had a full life for 93 years and was full of love for me and all of those around him. Mostly he was my hero because he was my father.
Re: Prayers needed
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 6:45 am
by Jusme
My deepest sympathies Commander Cody!
Prayers of comfort for you and your family. It is so sad when true heroes are taken. God bless.
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 6:56 am
by parabelum
My prayers for your father and my condolences to you and your family.
Great story and reflection upon a life of an American patriot.
Your dad was in the ranks of those who defeated Hitlers fascism. An amazing accomplishment.
May he rest in peace.
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 6:58 am
by RPBrown
Prayers for the family.
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 7:00 am
by bulinm
Prayers up and condolences for you, and family and friends. Another Hero gone.
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 7:35 am
by stash
What a great man and wonderful father.
I pray for you and your family to get through this loss as best as you all can.
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 7:53 am
by The Annoyed Man
Commander Cody, what a blessing to be able to cherish such memories of your father. His passing is a time of pain, but you are blessed for having been his son. I am sorry for your loss, and will lift you and your family up in prayer.
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 7:57 am
by WildBill
I am sorry for your loss. I offer my condolences and prayers for your family.
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 7:59 am
by OneGun
I have no words that will ease your pain. I am sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like a wonderful man. You were lucky to have him.
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:02 am
by Steamboat
Prayers and condolences for you and your family.
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:12 am
by majorr
I'm sorry to hear about your loss and we're thinking and praying for you and your family.
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:27 am
by Tracker
My condolences for you and your family.
Not to many of these WWII soldiers left
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:31 am
by oljames3
Praying for you and yours.
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:34 am
by Dan20703
Prayers for you and your family. RIP and Godspeed to your Dad.
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:36 am
by twomillenium
My sincere condolences for your loss. Though the loss is painful, the memories will sustain and while the loss will always be present, the wonderful memories will override the pain. The closeness, that you and your father had, is indeed special and will bless you forever. I pray for you and your family in your loss.