MikeM58 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 My father passed away peacefully at 7:30 this morning. Born during the Depression. Earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star fighting with the 1st Marine Division in Korea, including at the Chosin Resevior. Returned home to raise two sons who were the first in his clan to graduate from college. Lost his wife (my mother) to cancer when she was only 50. Retired after over 30 years with the US Post Office as a letter carrier in upstate (Cortland) NY. Life member of the VFW, Marine Corps League, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and the Elks. Avid bowler and golfer. Long time Boy Scout Leader Taught me to fish. A very well respected man in his community, with a well earned reputation for honesty, being there when you needed him, and hard work. I'll miss shooting the bull and having beers with you Dad. You were the best! Love, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS Mike D Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 sorry to hear Mike. May he rest in peace. Nice tribute. "... let it go - lets move forward." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyr Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 My condolences Mike, I'm sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Mac Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Sorry Mike! Your dad will live forever as Marine Corps battle history will never be forgotten. Prayers sent your way. T The village, which had stood for maybe 1,000 years, didn't know we were coming that day. If they had, they would have run. boB was at the eye of our rage. And through him, our Captain Ahab. He would set things right again. That day, we loved him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRaider Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Sounds like a great Dad! A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices. – William James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Nice tribute to your dad. Sorry for your lose. If you use eclairs in your example, he will get it right away. MikeMc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiddd Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 My condolences to you and your family Mike. fighting with the Marine Corps in Korea I would imagine he had some amazing stories and experiences........ He's joking around right now with some of the boys from the 1st Marine division, this of course was after giving your Mom a great big hug and kiss...... "Dont elect a scumbag, no riots, so easy even the alt right should be able to figure it out." - numbnuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Tj Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 It sounds like your father was a good man and I'm sure he was proud of you. May he rest in peace and may God bless you and your family. America, the country so great that even its haters refuse to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanney Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Sorry Mike! Your dad will live forever as Marine Corps battle history will never be forgotten. Prayers sent your way. T Terry Mac's sentiment bears repeating. Sorry that the world lost one of the good guys, and you a Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtJim Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 So sorry for your loss. Sounds like a wonderful person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 So sorry "Lucky" is a fictional character on the interwebs. Nothing "Lucky" says or does can be or should be construed as a real thought by an actual person. Objects in your rear view mirror may appear to be closer than they actually are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchell master Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy z Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I'm sorry to gear of you loss. One thing is, dad will always be with you. And those fond memories. God be with you and the family in this time of sorrow. May dad rest in peace, eternally! AKN-2 USS Sagittarius BE ENCOURAGING, NOT DISCOURAGING <*((())))>< <*((())))>< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbassman Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Sorry for your loss. Sounds like a great man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokes Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Sorry for your loss Mike. My condolences to you and your family. He sounded like a great man. "The toothless, braindead, *********, geriatric mouthbreathers around here love their "safe space". It is the only place in the world where they feel like winners, the gracious thing to do, would be to let them enjoy their delusional reality." -Numbnuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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