We lost a good man

[dry99]

My uncle. He would have been with us in November.
The first paragraph of his obit follows;


"He was a member of Central United Methodist Church, Hamlin, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the 101st Airborne Division (The Screaming Eagles) and served in the Battle of Normandy on June 6, 1944. He earned the following medals: the Bronze Star, the Presidential Citation, the ET Ribbon with Bronze Arrowhead and four Combat Stars, the Glider Badge with one Combat Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the Belgium Citation, the Certificate of Merit, the ATO Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal."

Dave

[Skidmore]

1. My condolences to you and your family

and warm thoughts about being fortunate enough to have known and been loved by such a soldier in life.

[dry99]

4. Thanks for the good thoughts

I posted this for the benefit of those who think we Democrats don't love our country. He was just a good man who did his best.

[orthogonal]

2. Sounds like a hero

Sounds like a hero as well as a good man -- the quiet sort of hero who returns home after the fight to be the bedrock of our communities, not the splashy Hollywood "heroes" and favorite sons who strut around on sound stages and wear unearned flight suits at photo ops. And there is a profound difference.

Our thoughts are with you and your family as you remember your uncle.

[jpgray]

3. Wow--he led an impressive life! Condolences to you and yours. (nt)

[ablbodyed]

5. My sympathy for your loss>>>>

He was a good representative of a VERY brave generation. Why, however, was the first thing in his obit about a church?

[dry99]

6. Not sure who wrote the obituary

and his church was very important to him.

[Cheswick2.0]

7. My church is important to me too.

Sorry for your loss.

[Catch22Dem]

8. Sorry for your loss

Your uncle had the glider badge, which I assume means he came in on gliders for the invasion rather than storm the beach. My grandpa flew those gliders. Isn't that something? All of those guys were amazing. I hope you got a chance to talk to your uncle about his life because it's so important we remember these folks and the sacrifices they made. May he rest in peace.

[ClassWarrior]

9. My condolences, my friend.

It's always tough to lose a good Democrat.

He'll we watching the convention with Wellstone and Carnahan.

[sadiesworld]

10. His spirit will be with us as we march to victory.

Please accept my condolences. :hug:

[Saboburns]

11. Holy Crap!!!!

I know this man, and have had breakfast with him many times at the Bobcat Restaurant. That's where I heard about his demise yesterday while having breakfast. I to live in Hamlin. And Jerry was as good as they come.

Godspeed.

[dry99]

12. It is in fact a small world

my friend. Yes, he was a good man and loved his fmily and his country. I last saw him in '94 but I always have thought of him as a hero. He spent a lot of time at the Bobcat with his friends and I'm glad you got to know him.

[sherrem]

13. My condolences

He is a true hero.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

14. Your uncle sounds like a noble man who served his country

with honor, heroism, bravery, dignity and valor. Countries across the globe owe their freedom and democracy to people such as your uncle. You were very blessed and fortunate to have had him as a part of your life and it is my sincere hope that his legacy and courage lives on to inspire others. Your uncle was a good man

My sincere and heartfelt thoughts, prayers and condolences are extended to you and your family on your loss.

[jukes]

15. kick

[GreenPartyVoter]

16. I am very sorry. :^(

[zeemike]

17. Those citations say it all

No one could question his bravery

[Marvelous_Smarty]

18. When I hear of the passing of men like this,

I am always reminded of a very poignant moment in the movie "Clear and Present Danger."

Jack Ryan arrives from Washington to meet with the CIA spook Clark. Clark asks about Admiral Greer and is informed by Ryan that Greer is dying of cancer. Clark shakes his head sadly and says, "He was a good man."

I feel that sometimes understatement can speak volumes more than high praise. I did not know your uncle, but he reminds me of my uncle Edward who died April 24th.

He was also a WWII vet. Fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and France. The only Texan more highly decorated than him at the end of the war was Audie Murphy.

My uncle was a kind, generous and gentle man who was also a great influence in my life. I ride motorcycles because he rode motorcycles.
Americans like him are rare. If someday I am worthy to stand in his shadow I would be honored.

I say the same thing about my uncle and yours. "He was a good man."

[dry99]

19. We were honored to

know these men. We owe so much to them. Your uncle and mine are Americans we all can be proud of.

[VOX]

20. We owe a lot to your uncle and his "band of brothers"...

These citizen soldiers left their families and firesides to defeat the worst kind of global tyranny.

My deepest condolences to you, Dave, and to your family. The brave men and women of your uncle's generation will not be forgotten.