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Subj: William E. Bryan, jr.
Date: 4/6/2008 11:30:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: stephen.ananian@339fg.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
To: stephen.ananian@339fg.com
It is my sad task to inform you that William E. Bryan, Jr. Most highly
decorated Veteran of the 339th Fighter Group passed away today at 9:30 am.
Once again he is with his beloved Ollie!
Steve Ananian
Major General William E. Bryan, Jr., USAF Retired, with his family at his side, yet another member of the "Greatest Generation", was lost to us Sunday, April 6, 2008. Our dad was a true war hero in every sense of the word.
He entered the Army Air Corps in March 1942 at the age of 21 from his hometown of Flint, Michigan. Dad flew 114 combat missions in WW II in the P-51 Mustang fighter from 1943 to 1945. Stationed in England with the 339th Fighter Group, he achieved status of "Ace", reserved only for VSH fighter pilots.
A career military man, in August of 1950 dad again flew the P-51 Mustang on 121 combat missions with the 18th Fighter Bomber Wing during the Korean War.
In 1967 while commanding the 831st Air Division, he had occasion to fly a mission from Thailand to N. Vietnam. Thus he would declare that he flew fighters in three wars. He was later promoted to Brigadier General and served 18 months in Vietnam.
As a highly decorated command pilot with greater than 5000 hours of flight time, he finished his career as a Major General with 33 years of service to his country at which time he retired to Ocean Springs, Mississippi. His accommodations include the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, The Distinguished Flying Cross with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star Medal, the Croix de Guerre, and the Air Medal with 23 Oak Leaf Clusters.
Our mother, Olive Bryan, traveled the world with him, raising their four children: Gale Singley of Pass Christian, MS, Julie Hurst of Norfolk, VA, William E. Bryan, III, of Raleigh, NC, and Joni Bryan of Mobile, AL. Until her death, several months before Katrina hit, their love story spanned 60 years. Dad has given us a lifetime of wonderful story telling, raunchy old military songs, a love of the music of the '40s and '50s and jokes...many, many jokes...laughter and love. Until his death at age 86, he was a living legend. His sister, Ruth Yuille of Flint, MI, and his family and friends will miss him more than we can say. Farewell and blue skies for your last flight, Dad.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs from 6 until 8 p.m. General Bryan will be sent to Arlington, Virginia for interment in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com
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Subject: Sal Carollo
From: salmar269@aol.com [mailto:salmar269@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 9:00 PM
To: stephen.ananian@339fg.com
Dear Steve,
It is my sad duty to report that Sal passed away Friday night, peacefully, with his family at his side.
This has been a 10 year struggle with Parkinson's and Alzheimers', but it would never have lasted this long if his body hadn't been incredibly strong. He was the absolute love of my life.
I will be sending you an obit from the Washington Post in a few days.
Memorial service will be April 3, Thurs. at 11:00--I will be playing the organ---and inurnment will take place at Arlington National Columbarium at a later date.
In the obit, I have asked that memorial contributions be sent in Sal's name to the 339th---c/o of you, at your address. I hope that's allright.
Any questions, let me know.
Love,
Marilyn Carollo
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Subject: Bob Irion
From: Rich & Gloria Irion [mailto:rairion51@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:30 AM
To: stephen.ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
Dear Friends and Family,
I just wanted to send a group e-mail out to friends and family who may or may not have
heard of the passing of Bob Irion on January 8th. I’ve included a copy of the proposed
obituary scheduled to run beginning Jan. 11th. Thanks for your many kindnesses to Bob
and to Bev and to all of the extended family at this tender time.
Thanks so much,
Rich Irion
Robert E. Irion
Robert Earl Irion was born June 4, 1923 in Milford, Kansas to
Albert Walter Irion and Goldie Mae Chambers Irion. He died of
natural causes on January 8, 2007 in the arms of his loving wife,
Bev.
Bob grew up in the Great Depression but never felt he was poor.
He loved to run and play sports. He won the Kansas Good Drivers
Contest at age 16 and won a trip to the 1939 New York Worlds Fair. He
was valedictorian of his Axtell High School class in 1941. He
later attended Stanford University Business School while working
for the Union Pacific Railroad. He started with the railroad as
a telegrapher in 1941. He interrupted his career at Union
Pacific to serve his country for three years during World War II
as a P-51 fighter pilot. During his service he flew 74 missions
with the 339th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, based in England.
He returned from the war and worked for the railroad for another
40 years, living in Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, Oregon
and Utah. He retired as Assistant Vice President of Operations
for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1986. He has enjoyed his
retirement years split between Salt Lake City, Utah and Tucson,
Arizona.
He served as a Board member of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce,
American Red Cross, Provo-Jordan River Parkway Foundation, Utah
Safety Council, Union Pacific Employees Hospital Association. He
was an Elder of Wasatch Presbyterian Church, member of Willow
Creek Country Club, Masonic Orders and El Kalah Shrine. He
served as President of the 339th Fighter Group Association.
Bob married Beverly Ann Ware Feb. 24, 1946. They spent 60
wonderful years together. He is survived by his wife Bev, his
sister Wilma Mitchell,his children Margaret Zarlengo (Vincent),
Carol Randell (Ned), Richard (Gloria), and Thomas (Jerry). He had
12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss
him dearly.
Inurnment services will be at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 S.
Highland Dr., SLC, UT on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 12:30PM
Funeral services will be follow at the Wasatch Presbyterian Church,
1626 S. 1700 E., SLC, UT, at 2PM. A brief reception will be held at the
church after the services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation
to the Shriners Childrens Hospital located at the corner of Virginia St. and
Fairfas Ave in SLC, UT.
Subj: Bob Burns
Date: 4/24/2006 9:55:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: stephen.ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
To: The339thftrgrp@cs.com
I have just been informed of the passing of Bob Burns 505th pilot on Saturday April 22, 2006.
We who knew him mourn the loss of a comrade in arms and a good friend.
Any of you with further details for the newsletter please inform me via email!
Gray Skies turning Blue
Steve
Subject: Raymond Bellman obituary
From: flajayhawk@knology.net
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 10:18 PM
To: stephen.ananian@mindspring.com
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Raymond M. Bellman
Raymond M. Bellman, 88, died March 18, 2006, in Panama City, FL. He was born January 12, 1918, in Randolph, KS to Edward and Esther Blixt Bellman. Raymond was a devout Christian, born into the Swedish Covenant Mission Church.
He is a World War II Army Air Corps veteran, who proudly served his country from 1943 to 1945 as a member of the 339th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, stationed in Fowlmere, England. There, he served as Crew Chief on a P-51 fighter plane.
Raymond worked first as a dairy hand, before joining Beech Aircraft in Wichita, KS. He married Irene W. Nordstrom, on July 16, 1946, and that same year, he and his brother, Harold, formed Bellman Oil Company, which the two operated until 1987, when the business was sold and both retired.
Raymond and his wife, Irene, moved to Florida in 1998 to be near their son, John and family.
Raymond and Irene were lifelong supporters of the University of Kansas, where Irene received her degree in education in 1941, and their son, John received his degree in business in 1970. In 2004, Raymond established two funds at the University: the first, the Irene Nordstrom Bellman Memorial Scholarship for students in KU’s School of Education, and the second, an Athletic Fund to provide unrestricted support for the Department of Athletics.
Raymond was a member of the American Legion Post 356 in Lynn Haven, FL and a founding member of VFW Post 7517, Randolph, KS.
Raymond will be remembered for his positive attitude, joyous spirit and his inquisitive mind; his friendly, outgoing nature; his big, big smiles; and those bright blue eyes! He never stopped learning, and delighted in the discovery of new things, and especially in the joys and accomplishments of others. Genuine, kind and compassionate, he will be greatly missed.
Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Irene W. Bellman, who passed away in 2000.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John and Karen Bellman and grandson, Matthew,16, of Lynn Haven, FL; granddaughter, Angela Bellman, 25 of Fort Myers, FL; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Helen Bellman of Randolph, KS; and numerous others, including nieces, nephews and life-long friends.
Visitation services are at Southerland Funeral Home, 100 East 19th Street, Panama City, FL on Tuesday, March 21, from 5 to 7 pm. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Kansas at the Randolph/Fancy Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association.
Subj: Fred Manocchi
Date: 3/14/2006 11:12:03 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: stephen.ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
To: stephen.ananian@mindspring.com
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Please relay this to the 339th Fighter Group:
I am sorry to inform you that on Sunday morning March 12, 2006 my father,
Fred Manocchi, passed from this life at home, in the arms of his loving
wife of 57 years, Zoe Simoncelli Manocchi. In addition he leaves two
children and their spouses Joyce (Gregory) DeFrancesco of Simsbury and James
(Pamela) Manocchi of New Hampshire, six adoring grandchildren whom he loved
deeply and of whom he was extremely proud: Peter DeFrancesco of Chicago,
Illinois, Gina DeFrancesco of Boston, Mass., Linnea Manocchi, Amy Manocchi,
Lisa Manocchi and Alex Manocchi all of New Hampshire.
He served proudly in the 339th Fighter Group's Unit 504 and to his final
days he enjoyed recounting adventures from that time in his life. He
enjoyed taking his wife back to Fowlmere for the reunion several years ago
and has maintained contact with a number of his buddies from those important
years.
After the war, he remained in the sheet metal business and finally retired
in 1985. Those fortunate enough to call him friend will sorely miss Fred's
sense of humor and appreciation for the many and varied simple pleasures of
life.
His funeral will be at the West Haven (Connecticut) Funeral Home at the
Green on Friday morning 17 March at 9:30AM and a Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated in St. Lawrence Church at 10am. The hours of visitation
will be THURSDAY 16 March from 5-8pm. Interment will be in Oak Grove
Cemetery.
Sincerely,
Jim Manocchi
Subj: Fred W. Cox
Date: 3/2/2006 2:39:01 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: stephen.ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
I have just been informed that Fred Cox, age 94, has passed away!
We mourn his loss!
Grey Skies - turning Blue!
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: Doug Leach [mailto:doug.leach1@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 12:07 PM
To: stephen.ananian@mindspring.com
Subject: Capt. Harry Corey - Herky
Stephen,
I am sorry to tell you that my father, Harry Corey, passed away on
Tuesday, Nov. 22nd. He was 82. He had developed a fever and pneumonia
and went to the hospital. While he was in the hospital they also gave
him a cardiovert procedure to stabilize his heartbeat. Because of his
memory problems he wasn't a very cooperative patient. He recovered
enough to be able to go to a rehab place next to his residence. He
developed another fever and never recovered consciousness, passing very
suddenly.
My mom, Elizabeth, brother, Fletcher, and I were very proud of my
father and his accomplishments. We think the best times he had were
with the Mighty Eighth. For dad's birthday this spring, I had bought
him a ride on an AT-6 training plane. Unfortunately he was too unsteady
to walk to the plane, so I took his place. It was a thrill and I can
understand how much he enjoyed flying. We miss him terribly.
Please share this with his friends. He always enjoyed hearing what was
going on and he always remembered you when I mentioned your name. I am
attaching a picture and his obituary.
Thanks so much.
Leslie
Leslie Corey Leach
5 E. Aldine Drive
Hockessin, DE 19707
Obituary:
Harry Roswell Corey, 82 of Sharpley, Wilmington, DE died on November 22, 2005.
Harry was born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of Harry Jacob and Eleanor Rice Corey. He graduated from Niagara Falls High School with honors. He graduated from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor in 1949 with a Bachelors Degree in Industrial-Mechanical Engineering. Harry’s career with the DuPont Company began after high school for a year, and he started in Martinsville, VA in 1950. Transfers took him to Seaford, DE, Kinston, NC and Richmond, VA and finally Wilmington in 1962. He retired from the DuPont Company as a Senior Research Engineer in 1985,
Harry enlisted in the Army Air Force and became a fighter pilot during World War II. He quickly rose to the rank of Captain flying P-51 Mustangs. Captain Herky, short for Hercules, was stationed in Fowlmere, England during the war. He flew missions over England and France, becoming an Ace. He was one of the few pilots to down one of the German Me-262 jet fighters towards the end of the war. He was a member of the 8th Air Force (The Mighty Eighth), 339th Fighter Group, 505th Squadron. He was an active member of the 339th Fighter Group Association, participating in several reunions. He authored several articles about his experiences in WWII. Photographs of his plane, “Maureen Ann” graced the cover of several books. He was a member of the DuPont Country Club, and was an active golf and tennis player. In retirement he enjoyed traveling, photography, and riding his bike to the local library.
Harry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Nicklas Corey; his son Fletcher Roswell of Las Vegas, NV; his daughter Leslie C. Leach and her husband, Doug of Hockessin, DE and his beloved grandchildren, Kyle and Casey Leach. He is also survived by his brother John and several nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike in Sharpley, DE on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 11:00 am where friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be held in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 1:00 pm. For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion, Joseph B. Stahl Post 30, 3 East Jackson Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720.
8th AIR FORCE MUSEUM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 7, 2005
SAVANNAH, GA - On Friday, November 11,2005, the Mighty Eighth Air Force
Museum will dedicate the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The ceremony will take
place at 11 :00 a.m. in the Museum's Memorial Gardens. The public is
invited.
The long-awaited memorial is now in place and will feature engraved bricks
honoring personnel who served in Southeast Asia. The bricks have been
provided through tax-deductible donations of $100 by family members and
friends. As an on-going project, the courtyard will continue to expand as
needed.
The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum engages and educates visitors through
the use of exhibits, artifacts, archival materials and stories towards
achieving an understanding of the history and evolution of the Eighth Air
Force and American air power.
The Museum uses these resources to ensure that the character, courage, and
patriotism embodied by American service personnel are presented as lessons
for the benefit of future generations.
For further information Contact:
Brenda Elmgren
912-748-8888/ext. 165
admin@mightyeighth.org
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From: Wells, Jim [mailto:jwells@valleyhealthlink.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 11:10 AM
To: stephen.ananian@mindspring.com
Subject: James L. (Jim) Wells
Mr. Ananian, It is with sadness that I let you know about the death of my Dad, James L. (Jim) Wells on Monday July 18th of injuries he received in a car wreck in Southern West Virginia. He had take Mom out for a "Sunday ride" to allow her some freedom and to get out of the house and was broad-sided by a truck at an unfamiliar intersection during a cloudburst. He sustained a torn aorta, but survived the helicoptor flight to the hospital, was completely coherent and able to tell the doctors everything regarding my Mother's health and medications and survived for over 24 hours before succumbing quietly to his injuries. Mom sustained a broken nose and is with us at my hospital in the rehabilitation unit. We miss Dad, but he lived a full life and was able to visit 49 of the 50 states, running out of time to see Alaska. He was proud of his service time and enjoyed the reunions so much. I thank God that I was able to accompany him for the last four and that the entire family (including Grandchildren) was able to be with him at the banquet last year in Washington. I wish the organization the best, will continue to send in my dues and look forward to sending a contribution to the group when the "paperwork" smoke clears a little. I have a large packet of pictures I would like to send you prior to the reunion this year which contain mostly pictures of Dad and some of the headquarters crew, but some show planes and other officers. I don't have any scanning capabilities so I'll send the real thing, if any of them could be identified, I would appreciate the help. Anyone is free to copy the pictures. I wish you all the best and thank you on Dad's behalf (and Mom too before she couldn't come) for the wonderful times he had at the reunions over the years. Please prove him wrong on one point however. In our last conversation, we were making plans for Tampa and he said he was afraid this just might be the last one held. All regards, jim wells, rph
-----Original Message-----
From: andy.mankie@us.army.mil
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 1:46 PM
To: Ananian Steve
Subject: Jim Mankie Passing
Steve,
It is with great sorrow I tell you my dad passed away this morning at 8:20
AM after his long battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. He was
a great man as was typical of your generation and will be greatly missed.
With a strong will, he fought the disease until the end. His passing was
peaceful and without discomfort at the Hospice of the Piedmont Home in
Charlottesville, Virginia. There will be a funeral home web site at
www.teaguefuneralhome.com with services this weekend. His final resting
place will be Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Please pass along to 339th members and I look forward to the reunion in
October.
Regards,
Andy
Subj: To our friends in England:
We Americans whose only home at one time was a village outside of Cambridge
offer our condolences to our friends in England. We grieve for you on the
loss of our innocent friends whose only crime was the desire to help those
in need. This deed by cowards that do not have the courage to wear uniforms
or show their faces. These cowards that ask their wives and children to die.
As one Brit said, "We stood up to the Nazis and we can overcome this lot!"
You are in our prayers and with God's help we shall again defeat these
vermin!
'Blue Skies'
Stephen C. Ananian
Subj: Sad News
Dear 339ers
Stephen C. Ananian
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Hi,
Although now retired, I have spent a lifetime in aviation, including 12 years commissioned aircrew in the Royal Air Force. During the late fifties I lived in Fowlmere whilst serving as an instructor on the Canberra Operational Conversion Unit at Bassingbourn. I now live in the adjacent village, Thriplow, which is located a mile from the Imperial War Museum at Duxford.
As you know, there is an excellent American Museum at Duxford, funded by donations from ex USA servicemen and their families. What you may not know is that plans are being considered to construct enormous hangars capable of accommodating several B747 aircraft
in close proximity to the American Museum. The proposal is to re-locate an aircraft engineering company from Cambridge Airport to Duxford. The proposal includes road re-alignment and diversion and the result would be catastrophic to the ambience of the wartime airfield which is presently virtually unchanged. The details, including plans and reports are available at http://www.scramm.org.uk
SCRAMM is an organisation of local residents seeking to remove Duxford from the list of potential sites for the Aircraft Engineering Company. We consider there are alternative locations better suited for the purpose and we strongly believe that Duxford should be maintained as a memorial to all those who participated in the war effort in this area. We also suspect that there could be considerable opposition to the proposals from your countrymen who, only a few years ago, so generously supported the construction of the American Museum.
The purpose of this Email is to ask whether you know of any organisation, group or individuals who might be interested in expressing their disappointment [or outrage !] about this issue.
Best wishes,
Gordon Dennison
Subj: Museum donations in memory of Stanley Gordon
Happy holidays to you.
I don't know what the policy is for sending things out to the members but I
have a request. My family chose a "charity" to anyone who wanted to give.
It is to an exhibit at Suffolk County Community College where he was a
trustee for many years. They have recently opened an exhibit on the
Holocaust. They are looking for items from WWII that are related to the
liberation. If any members have any artifacts, original writings, news
clipping, etc., they are looking for donations.
Any suggestions here?
Hope all is well
Thanks,
Glenn Gordon
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Steve, it is with great sadness that I have to tell you that Gilly died last
night of a heart attack. . . .Please pass this along to the group as I know you will do. He was so proud
to be a member of the 339th and I know all of the members liked him a lot.
The funeral will be Sunday at 1:00 p.m. We have many friends and
family members who will be attending so we have had to move the service to
another facility other than the funeral home. We have a Hebrew Day School
in
Indianapolis of which Gilly and I were founders - our oldest daughter was in
1st
grade when the school opened - and we have remained fairly active over the
years. Recently this school added what they call a Cultural Arts Center
with a
huge auditorium accomodating 350 people with additional seating in the
balcony
and we know the 350 seats will be taken and probably most of the balcony.
Again, thanks for your thoughts,
Carol Cohen
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Hi Stephen,
My father, Stanley F. Gordon, passed last night in his sleep. He was 81
years old and proud to be a member of the 339th. Please let the men know
especially eddy ep and Fitz.
The service will be tomorrow at Guttermans, 8000 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury
NY 11797. I can be reached at 631-549-5441.
I salute you and all the brave soldiers who me my freedom and kept my father
out of harms way.
Warm regards,
Glenn Gordon
Subj: P-51 in Nashville
To you 339ers I received the following message from our Vice President Enoch Stephenson in Nashville:
Hello everyone,
Enoch
It sounds like Great Fun!
'Blue Skies'
Stephen C. Ananian
Subj: Our Czech Friend
Jaromir Kohout, CZ Republic, is in the USA conducting research at the National Archives. He's coming down to see us, and here is the tentative agenda I've laid out for the few days he will be with me:
Jaromir's Agenda (Planned):
August 2nd (Saturday): Bob Noah will pick up Jaromir and bring him to the Virginia Aviation Museum where Joe Noah will meet them. After visiting the Museum, we will go to the Virginia Air National Guard, 192nd Fighter Wing, and visit with Col. Hicks. Then we will drive to Clarksville, VA, and spend the night.
August 3rd (Sunday): Joe & Bob Noah will take Jaromir to Martinsville, VA, the Blue Ridge Airport, where we will meet Morton Lester and visit his hangars filled with airplanes, cars, motorcycles, propellers, books, and so on. We will return to Clarksville for the night.
August 4th (Monday): Joe & Bob Noah will take Jaromir to Greensboro to visit the Preddy exhibits at the Historical Museum, the high school, the airport and the Veterans Memorial. Jaromir will be interviewed by Jim Schlosser of the News-Record. Will probably spend the night in Greensboro or Asheboro.
August 5th (Tuesday): We will visit the NC Aviation Museum in Asheboro, then go to Raleigh where we will visit the NC Museum of History and see the new exhibit, Pioneers of Aviation, featuring George Preddy & Cripes A'Mighty 3rd! We will return to Clarksville for the night.
August 6th (Wednesday): Jaromir may be interviewed by the local newspaper. Then we will take him to Durham where he will catch the bus to Florida.
The above plans are subject to change, so let me know if you have any suggestions.
Joe Noah
FN:Joe Noah
Harry Howard:
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Steve,
Carl French, Pilot 503rd:
Subj:FW: Memorials for Carl
I am sorry to inform you that Carl French, Pilot 503rd passed away on Jan. 11th.
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Dear Lu and Betsy,
Thank you for your phone call tonight and for your kind remarks about Carl. Luckily I was able to stay calm and collected for most of the call. Words of sympathy often reduce me to tears.
You asked about memorials for Carl. We suggested that memorials be made to either of the following:
Endowment Fund
Federal Way Food Bank
The first is our church, of course. The second is the Food Bank where Carl volunteered two days a week for about 15 years.
Thanks again for your kind and uplifting words,
Beverly
James M. McLure:
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dear sir:
Agamenone V. "Mema" Papi:
-----Original Message-----
Hi Steve,
Please pass the word that Agamenone V. "Mema" Papi died Sept 2, 2002, in
Portland. He was one of those 505th ground crew that kept the planes flying.
His job was to repair the holes that enemy action caused in our planes.
Visiting hours will be tomorrow (Thursday) at Jones and Rich Funeral
Home
Thanks for your help and see you in Charleston.
Ralph S. Hill, jr.:
Stephen:
This is Ralph's son, Ralph (Chip) S. Hill III. We had a very nice
memorial service for Dad in his hometown of Haddonfield, NJ. There was a
service by the Masonic Lodge and by Dad and Jeannette's Pastor. The
Pastor's service included some information I provided which is repeated
below for you and Dad's other comrade in arms.
Dad will be interned at Arlington National Cemetery at 3:00PM on Tuesday,
September 24. As a retired Colonel, he will be buried with full honors.
You and Dad's fellow comrades are welcome to attend. If you choose to
attend, you need to arrive an hour early and go to the Administration
Building at the main parking lot. There will be signs and/or personnel
that will direct you to the room where we will be gathering.
In lieu of flowers, Jeannette has arranged that gifts can be sent as a
memorial fund for Ralph S. Hill Jr., Col. USAF, Retired, to either the
American Kidney Fund or the 1st Baptist Church in Collingswood. Addresses
are provided at the end of this e-mail.
If you wish to send a card or note to Jeannette, the address is: 11
Canterbury Place, South Hampton, NJ 08088. The telephone number is
609-859-2275.
Dad lived a full life. For those of you who don't know, Dad flew P51
Mustangs on bomber escort during W.W.II and flew the early jet fighters,
including flying out of Nome, Alaska, to patrol our borders with Russia.
He was part of America's early development and deployment of radar
systems to protect our continental borders and later became involved in
development of ground to air missile systems. His last assignment with
the Air Force was working on missile systems that could intercept enemy
satellites - you've probably heard of test flights out of Johnson atoll
in the Pacific. Even after retirement, he contributed to our Nation's
exploration of new frontiers. He was part of a Tiger Team sent to
Grumman in Texas where they had fallen behind schedule in developing the
Lunar Excursion Module (LEM) - that funny buggy that our astronauts rode
in on the moon! Dad helped make that happen on time!
Thank you for the joy that your comraderie gave my Father, Chip
1st Baptist Church, 23 Frazer Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108
American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852
I am forwarding this sad news to inform you of the death of 503rd pilot
Ralph Hill!
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Stephen,
My name is Geoff Ramont, I am Ralph Hill's step-grandson. In attempting
to contact all of Ralph's friends and family, I am sorry to inform you
that Ralph passed away on Monday night. He suffered a fall in his home
and then was taken to the hospital were he had a seizure and suffered
heart failure. Funeral Services are to be held on Friday, August 23rd at
11am, a viewing to precede at 10am in Haddonfield, NJ. Ralph will be
interned at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, September 24th, 2002
with Full Honors at 3pm. We are attempting to get in touch with as many
of his former fighter group members as possible. If you could be of
assistance in this matter it would be greatly appreciated. If you could
please contact us as soon as you receive this email at (609) 859-2275,
ask for Geoff. Stephen, any assistance you can give us in this matter
would be appreciated. I anticipate your call.
Sincerely,
Geoffrey Ramont
Lt. Jack W. Clark:
From: raclark@southernco.com (Clark, Richard A.)
This is to inform you of the passing of Lt. Jack W. Clark on March 25, 2002.
Dad left us peacefully from old age. He was a pilot in the 503 10July44 to
5Oct44 from there he went on to the 353 F.G. 350th F.S.. I have only
recently come across his diary of the war and his efforts in it, Dad did not
speak of the war much never the fighting only the friends. In looking at
your site I have found that some of his closest friends have already gone
flying ahead of him maybe now they are formed up together. If anyone has
information about my father I would love to hear it or read it. After he
went on to the 353rd his a/c was named "Wiggleworm" unfortunately I do not
have the a/c number and the 353rd site has it listed incorrectly. Take
care!!!
Richard
Mike George:
From: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
Steve,
There are two upcoming P-51 publications one a special magazine from
Flight Journal and another a book from John Dibbs. I will let you know when
they come out. In the mean time I will practice those carrier landings.
My Corsair and I are on the July/August cover of Flight Journal.
"Blue Skies"
Steve
Stephen C. Ananian
Bill Preddy:
From: Joe Noah [mailto:noahbjr@kerrlake.com]
Dear Member,
The Peddycord FAC Museum (now named the NC Aviation Museum) at the
Asheboro Airport is sponsoring a Preddy Recognition Day on a day near
George
Preddy's birthday. George was born February 5, 1919. The event will be
held on a Saturday,
February 9, 2002.
Ben Marion, Director of the NC Aviation Museum, writes that the
event will begin at 10:00 AM, will break for lunch at 1:00 PM, and then
continue from 2:30 PM
until 4:00 PM. He says that hot dogs and soft drinks will be available
at the Museum, and that
they will probably have a raffle or two.
Ben hopes that this event will help illuminate the contribution to
victory and the sacrifice made by both George and Bill Preddy during
World War II. The news media will
be contacted about two weeks in advance of the event. He would
especially like those who are related to or who
knew the Preddy family to be there to talk to those who are not old
enough to have known them. Relatives include John Faircloth, Mac Hunt,
Van and Hugh Noah, Jim Preddy and Joe Noah. Carson Bain and Otto Gaskins
knew George "Mouse" Preddy very well. Horace Kornegay and Walker Rucker
knew Bill Preddy. Tom Brock and Bill Moore knew the
family. Ben encourages you to bring along any memorabilia you may have
to show.
For those of you who have seen the Museum, you will be surprised at
the progress being made there. I hope all of you will be able to come.
I know you will enjoy the day as an educational and inspirational one!
Although not necessary, I would like you to please reply and let me
know if you are planning to come.
Thanks, and Happy New Year,
Joe Noah
Another day of infamy:
From: dmba17726 [mailto:dmba17726@blueyonder.co.uk]
To all our cousins across the big pond our thoughts are with God Bless Danny
9/14/01
Laurina and I cannot find the words to express our sorrow over what has just
happened in New York and Washington. Our prayers and support are with you
all and we pray none of our dear friends from the 339th FG had any family in
the areas at the time. We hope and pray that many more survivors are found.
God bless our two nations and let us hope this barbaric act will bring us
even closer..
John Harris
From: Martin Sheldrick [mailto:martin@martinsheldrick.co.uk]
Steve,
I have been along to Madingley Cemetery to sign the Book of Condolence.
There were many people present, some placing flowers around the base of the
American Flag.
Let us hope and pray that something positive will emerge from all this
unspeakable horror.
Best wishes,
Martin.
From: pyker [mailto:pyker@dircon.co.uk]
Steve,
Thanks for circulating the messages of support. It's at
times like these that you find out who your real friends
are.
Since last Tuesday, I have been in a state almost akin
to shell-shock. There are no words powerful enough in
our language to fully express the feelings that we all
have. I have so many contacts in the US, so many fine
people, that I just can't write to them all to
individually express my feelings and hopes for their
well-being. I have therefore confined myself to putting
a little dedication panel on my
Little Friends index page,
which I hope will in some small way show the world just
what the strength of feeling is.
God bless America.
Peter
Subject: Re: FW: Another day of infamy
I too thank you for sending thoughts on to us while America is being
attacked. Hope this doesn't interfere with your reunion.
I have received several messages from Arnaud Beinat, a Frenchman who
lives in Metz near the Lorraine American Military Cemetery. Both George
and Bill Preddy are buried there, side by side. He says the French are
with us all the way; in fact, Metz had 600 firefighters ready to come to
the US to help us in NY and DC. Of course, they were not allowed to
come since we have more volunteers here than we can accommodate. We have
had sympathetic statements from our friends in The Netherlands and
England.
Just thought you would like to know.
Joe Noah
Doc Scroggin:
Subj:
Sincerely,
Steve
Bert Conner:
Subj: Sad News
Friends
"Blue Skies"
Subj: Fowlmere, England
Sir, Isn't it sad that Mr. Paul Underkircher would pass away not knowing
what a wonderful legacy he left for the Sheldrick family of Fowlmere,
England - .. leaving behind scraps and memories and photographs .. and
how miraculous that we have found them all. And what an irony, (and a
sadness), that a third generation Sheldrick should have been living just
around the corner in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Jilly Karls.
Subj: Native Americans in USAAF WWII
Dear Sirs,
I´m sorry to trouble you but I´d like ask you for a
great help at an interesting matter. Allow me to introduce myself. I am
Czech historian, who is interested about US Air Force and US Army in the
Europe 1944 - 1945. I wrote for example (in Czech language) study "BLOODY
100th" (1986) about Air battle 100th Bombardment Group USAAF over Czech town
Kováøská (11. 9. 1044) and study "LOST JEEP" about special US OSS group in
Praha before Soviet troops arrived. For second study I have Historical prize
of 50th anniversary of End WWII.
Excuse me, for my poor English. I know, that my knowledge of English id not
good. I´m self-taught. I can translate anything in English, but I can´t
speak a write good.
I compile now a theme "¨Native Americans (Indians) in US Air Force - Europe
1944/45". I´m interested everything about Native Americans in 339th Fighter
Group, 100th Bombardment Group, 2641st Special Bombardment Group and other
USAAF units.
I seek desperately now personal memories and photos of this US air veterans
+ names of KIA, WIA and POW (name, rank, unit and place of events) in West
Europe, Germany and Czechoslovakia.
Your help is very important for my work and proof that American
airmen (too Native Americans) risked their lives for Europe and Czech
independence during World War II. Unfortunately very much names of this US
heroes are unknown for people in Czech republic and Europe.
I thank you in advance for any help
Yours faithfully
Dr. Jindrich M A R E K
e-mail: marek@vlada.cz
Subj: RE: No Room at the Inn
Hi...
HOWEVER, there is a Hawthorne Suites (210-527-1900) right across the way
from the reunion hotel, and there ARE rooms there. We have a room reserved
for $119 a night. A tad more, but at least it's a room!
Mary and I are looking forward to the trip (provided Mary get's the time
off)
Jim Sterling
Subj: Chet Malarz
Subj: Good News
Chet Malarz went through the Surgery OK.
Our prayers were answered!
He is suffering from some pain, but he seems to be OK otherwise!
Eugene Baietti:
Subj: Sad News
I regret to inform you that Eugene Baietti (505th Fighter Squadron) passed away on Monday, September 4, 2000.
Stanley Gordon (504 Control Tower Comm):
Stephen C. Ananian
-----Original Message-----
Hi Stephen,
Thanks for the newsletter and your email.
My Dad got a phone call from Eddie Epstein on Friday. I think he knew who he
was at the begining but I don't know how things went afterward.
My father has a new caregiver. I mentioned to him that I would like to go to
the reunion. I need to speak to my sisters and his health care proxy to see
if it is possible. Personally, I had a great time being with my Dad last
year. I learned about part of his life that was new to me. That was the
last of those kinds of experiences for he and I. He has slid dramatically.
He is down to 140 lbs and barely walks. I can't believe he is the same man I
grew up with. He seems to be OK despite where he is with this dementia
condition but it is hard to watch him.
If any of his cronies would like to say hello, men he was close with that he
would remember, he can be reached at 631-269-0154 after 10am and before 8pm.
I trust all is well in your camp.
Best,
Glenn Gordon
Death of ex-President Sterling Conley:
Subj: Sad News
I received a phone call from Larry Powell that our Past President, Sterling Conley passed away on Sunday!
Steve
"Blue Skies"
WW II Fighter Group mail list group:
-----Original Message-----
Hey All,
If you're not familiar with a mail list, it is a way to get discussion
going, and answer questions- be it a research question or if you're trying
to remember something. You send the message to one address, and it goes out
to everyone that has signed up for the list. They in turn reply back to the
mail list, and not to your email address directly. They can reply to you
personally however.
Right now, there is not that much activity, as it is pretty new. But I
joined to help in my research, and thought maybe some of you would be
interested. If you are, send an email to mailto:FIGHTERS_WWII@topica.com if
you want to send a message to the list.
Or send an email to mailto:FIGHTERS_WWII-subscribe@topica.com if you want
to get all messages sent to and by the group as well. There are not that
many messages flying around on this- maybe 5-6 a week. having an actual
veteran drop by and answer questions would really get some interest going.
Best regards from Alaska!!
Vernon Carr:
-----Original Message-----
Hello, I Vernon Carr's daughter, with some bad news to tell. My parent's home had a bad fire on the 18th. My farther is in the Hospital (Caratis Good Samaratan in Brockton , MA) in critical condition. He suffered severe smoke inhalation on top of the fact that as a long time smoker they say he already had emphsema. (My mom was not home so she's fine). His dog and one cat died in the fire and the house is partially gutted.
The fite obviously started the room he call "the club" where he had all his memorabilia from WWII. The walls were covered with photos of his plane (I beleive it was Q 6N) and group photos. I found some things on the front lawn charred and water damaged that I will save for him, but most of I afraid I don't know who of your group would remember him, but I did see some holiday cards tucked into a book from Jim Starnes and his wife (is it Helen?). He is heavily sedated for the time being and on a ventilator, we really don't know how long he will be "out of commission."
I was picking through the debris yesterday and the mailman brought your newsletter. By the way he had saved every newsletter he had ever gotten but they were out on the lawn charred and wet. I read him your newsletter although he's sedated and I don't know if he heard me or not, but I thought he'd enjoy the news if he can hear.
Any way, I thought there might be some in your groupthat remembered him and would want to know and keep him in your prayers. If anyone has any photos of the old group and could make a copy that would be terrific too.
Thank you,
Josephine Howland-Putnam
-----Original Message-----
Thanks for your quick reply, I was hoping that I had reached the right person, I obviously did. I think that it will be a long recovery process. Like I mentioned earlier he is being kept sedated so he has not been "awake" since the fire.
Unfortunately the Veterans Hospital doesn't take people on ventilators and the only insurance he has is VA so we hope they will cover his hospital stay. I don't know if he'll be able to live on his own again or when, so thing are very much up in the air.
Fire is such a scary thing. We moved into that house when I was 5 years old (I'm 42 now) so there were a lot of memories there. It's sad when you look clipboard with all the schematics for Dad's trains, my god, there's no doubt that he was an engineer when you look at the details in that book! We only found the remains of one train.
I son't know if he knows about his dog (they were best buddies) and I'm sure he doesn't know about the cat (it was still missing, until I searched through the rubble and found her body) my mom was going nuts not knowing where she was.
I'll keep you posted of dad's status, if anyone wants to send a note for when he does wake up the Hospital he is in now is the
Caratis Good Samaritan Medical Center
Thank you again,
Josephine
-----Original Message-----
Vern took a turn for the worse Saturday, he is bleeding internally, and was
vomiting blood. They say that he got some blood in his lungs and will now
surely get pneumonia. They have him on Antibiotics to try to relieve it. At
this stage, it's a 50/50 chance of survival.
I have read him all your good wishes, Great card Dick! Mom was pleased to
hear you all had contacted me. I will relay the message from the Irions.
Thanks again for all your support.
-----Original Message-----
There is not to much to add. His eyes are open more, he appears more awake,
but doesn't really seem to recongnise anyone. I thought he knew who I was,
but I wasn't sure, then he just starts to star off into space. It's hard to
know. They say that until he's off the breathing apparatus they really can't
tell if there was any damage to the brain. It could well be that the drugs
are still keeping him confused.
I've read him all the wonderful notes from your squardron. My mom was glad
to hear that so many of you have sent notes. I hope he shows signs of
improvement soon.
Meanwhile, it helps to know that you are all keeping him in your thoughts,
take care and happy easter if I don't speak to you before then.
Josephine
-----Original Message-----
He's being moved to a rehab facility today. He'll be going to the New
England Sinai Hospital and Rehabilitaion Center 150 York Street Stoughton, MA
02072.
I'll leave work early this afternoon and go sign him in.
One of your guys told me to visit the Website Web-birds and I did, wow it was
terriffic! I found two photo of Vern on there! One in his plane and one on
the wing. They were both taken by Mr. Penrose (I didn't know he had passed
away) his son located the negatives and is making prints for me. I printed
out the photos on my printer but they didn't come out very well. I showed
them to Vern he was so excited he pointed to his plane and mouthed That's me!
That's me! It was the most alert I've seen him since the fire. I'll frame
the photos and put them in his room.
I was on one site and read about your first flight, got a little wet huh?
It was interensting to read something like that and "know" the players (you
and Tom Rich). I know I've never met any of you but through the magic of
email I feel closer to you all now. My Husband, stepsons, and nephews are
all History Channel buffs so I end up watching a lot of WWII films (last
night was WWII in color some newly discovered colors films clips from all
different countries). Now I think of you all as I watch these shows.
Hopefully Vern will revover to the point where we can connect him to a
computer someday and he'll be able to communicate with all of you again.
Thanks again for caring,
Josephine
ubj: Thanks
June 28,2K
I am writing to both thank you and let you know how I am doing. I lost a
lot in the fire, and the hats, pictures, and patches that you sent mean a
lot to me and are truly appreciated. My relatives, friends, and the staff
at New England Sinai have been admiring the rotogravure of the plane and
the emblems.
Sincerely,
Our boy seems to be improving!
Steve
"Blue Skies"
Friends
July 15, 2000
If you wish to contact Vernon, his address is in the last Newsletter.
Date: 7/8/2005 10:25:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: stephen.ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
Reply-to: stephen.ananian@mindspring.com
Steve
Date: 2/12/2005 10:11:20 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
Reply-to: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com
I have just received the news that the following members have passed away:
George M. Solley, 504th Armorer – George died January 10th, 2005.
Ollie Bryan, Beloved wife of Bill Bryan 503rd Operations Officer passed away on February 8th.
Betty O’Sullivan, Beloved Wife of 504th Pilot “Ridge” - She will be buried in Connecticut on Monday the 14th.
We will miss them all!
Our condolences to the families!
'Blue Skies'
Steve
Subj: Duxford Airfield.
Date: 1/15/2005 11:32:25 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: contact@scramm.org.uk
To: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
I hope you don't mind me contacting you, I found your address on 339th Fighter Group Bulletin Board on the Fowlmere website.
.
Date: 12/20/2004 10:02:29 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
Reply-to: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com
To: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com
.
631-549-5441
From: CCAROL675@aol.com [mailto:CCAROL675@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 5:47 AM
To: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com
Subject: Gil Cohen
Steve, as a tribute to Gilly's many service memories, we are going to play
the Air Force Hymn as the casket is taken out. We feel this is so
appropriate
because lately he has been talking about his service years more and more -
in
fact it was almost an obsession.
From: Glenn Gordon [mailto:glennyg@optonline.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 9:08 AM
To: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com
Subject: Stanley F. Gordon
Date: 8/6/2003 11:16:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
To: The339thftrgrp@cs.com
I have just had a lengthy conversation with Tom Patten,
owner of the P-51 based here in Nashville.
First, he is hosting a fly-in on Saturday, August 29th,
and he has invited any and all of us. The occasion will
last from 1000 til 1400 with barbecue lunch at noon.
Second, he reconfirmed his invitation for the 339th members
to be his guests for barbecue lunch during our reunion in
October.
On August 29th, he expects another P-51, a Mig 17, a PBY,
a P-47, a T-33 and other vintage aircraft.
Tom is a most generous guy and I'm sure all who attend will
enjoy the fun immensely.
Steve
Date: 7/26/2003 7:21:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: noahbjr@kerrlake.com (Joe Noah)
To: The339thftrgrp@cs.com
ORG:Preddy Memorial Foundation
TITLE:Founder/Treasurer
TEL;WORK;VOICE:434/374-2781
TEL;WORK;FAX:434/374-9247
ADR;WORK:;;PO Box 523;Clarksville;VA;23927;USA
From: Maria Howard [mailto:mariahoward@mac.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 5:37 PM
To: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com
Subject: HARRY HOWARD
It is with great sorrow that I wish to report the very sad news that Harry
died on Feb. 17 of complications following hip surgery. We are still in a
state of shock as it was so sudden. We know that his spirit is with our God
but we miss him a lot.
Maria
Date:1/29/2003 4:34:31 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
Reply-to: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com
Our condolences to Beverly and the family!
Steve Ananian
339th FGA
From: Meadowlink@aol.com [mailto:Meadowlink@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:12 AM
To: LFran2938@aol.com
Subject: Memorials for Carl
Marine View Presbyterian Church
8469 Eastside Drive NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
South King County Multi-Service Center
1200 S. 336th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
From: James McLure [mailto:lure.mac@verizon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:51 PM
To: The339thftrgrp@cs.com
Subject: Group Page info
I'm trying to find information on my father's service record during WWII...I know very little-his name was James M. McLure-he flew a P-51,he was I believe a squadron commander he retired with the rank of captain won a distinguished service cross and the name of his plane was "Miss Priss."...I know it's not much but anything you can pass on would be appreciated.
yours
Jim McLure
From: LFran2938@aol.com [mailto:LFran2938@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 9:39 AM
To: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com
Subject: Another sad notice
in Portland and on Friday Mass will be at 9:00 AM at ST Peter's Roman
Catholic Church also in Portland. If I can help any with directions, please
send email and I will try to direct.
Perhaps of interest is that one of his daughters ,Norma, married our son
,Jamie. So we share two grandchildren, one a college graduate and one now a
Junior in college.
Luther
-----Original Message-----
From: Ralph S Hill [mailto:rhillblue4@juno.com]
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 12:53 PM
Subject: Ralph Hill.
Steve Ananian
Secretary, 339th FGA
From: Ralph S Hill [mailto:rhillblue4@juno.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 9:26 AM
To: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com
Subject: Ralph Hill
Sent: 7/2/2002 10:45:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time
To: The339thftrgrp@cs.com
Subject: Lt. Jack W. Clark
Sent: 6/18/2002 10:10:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time
To: The339thftrgrp@cs.com
Subject: Mike George
Mike
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 7:19 PM
To: 339th Fighter Group
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 1:22 PM
To: stephen ananian
Subject: From a friend
Our Love and Best Wishes, Laurina and John"
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2001 4:54 AM
To: Stephen Ananian
Subject: In our thoughts
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2001 3:25 PM
To: Stephen C Ananian
Subject: Another day of infamy
noahbjr@member.afa.org
Dear Steve, et al,
Founder/Treasurer
http://www.preddy-foundation.org
fax:434/374-9247
Date: 12/12/00 8:52:20 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
Reply-to: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com
Gentlemen,
It is my sad duty to inform you that our beloved Dr. Fred Scroggin has
passed away. His wife, Jane informed me that he went in for surgery and was
recovering with high prospects, but had a sudden relapse and died
yesterday.
The world has lost a fine member of the Human Race, a true benefit to
society, a lover of his fellow man, and we have lost a great friend. We of
the 339th have lost our very own "Will Rogers".
Date: 11/25/00 6:20:29 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
Reply-to: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com
Just heard that Bert Conner pilot 505th, passed away on Nov. 22 from "kidney failure."
Bert was at our Reunion last month and looked pretty good.
Steve
Date: 12/11/00 10:44:43 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: makarls@cannon.net (mark&jillykarls)
To: The339thftrgrp@cs.com
Date: 11/29/00 5:52:28 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: marek.jindrich@vlada.cz (Marek Jindøich)
To: The339thftrgrp@cs.com ('The339thftrgrp@cs.com')
Chudenicka 1068/1
102 00 P R A H A 10
CZECH REPUBLIC
Date: 9/19/00 10:31:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: jim@web-birds.com (Jim Sterling)
To: The339thftrgrp@cs.com
There still is no room at the hotel- due to work delays, I had to wait
until the VERY last second to call and reserve- both the 800 number and the
direct line had the same result- no rooms.
Jim
jim@web-birds.com
www.web-birds.com
Date: 9/8/00 12:52:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
Reply-to: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com
339ers
Chet Malarz has informed me that he is going in for surgery on 9/21/00.
Chet has an Abdominal Aortic Aneurism.
That is the Aorta near the Kidney has to be repaired.
Recovery is anywhere between 4 weeks and 4 months, so he will not be able to make San Antonio.
We pray for his Speedy recovery!
Steve
"Blue Skies"
Stephen C. Ananian
Date: 9/21/00 5:43:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
To: The339thftrgrp@cs.com
Steve
"Blue Skies"
Stephen C. Ananian
Date: 9/5/00 8:43:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Saz1966@aol.com
To: The 339th ftrgrp
Stanley is going through stages of Alzheimers.
For those of us that know Stanley I forward this message.
From: Glenng515@aol.com [SMTP:Glenng515@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2000 11:35 PM
To: The339thftrgrp@cs.com
Subject: my dad
Date: 6/20/00 8:08:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
To: The339thftrgrp@cs.com
Reply-to: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com
From: jim@web-birds.com (Jim Sterling)
Date: 4/22/00 10:33:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time
To: the 339th ftrgrp@cs.com
Subj: Fighter Group Mailing list
Just wanted to send a note out to everyone (sorry for the mass mailing!)
about a mail list group on Fighter Aircraft.
Jim
From: HOWLANDPUT@aol.com [SMTP:HOWLANDPUT@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2000 2:46 PM
To: the 339th ftrgrp@cs.com
Subject: Vernon D. Carr 339th FGA
Vern's daughter
From: HOWLANDPUT@aol.com [SMTP:HOWLANDPUT@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 10:40 AM
To: the 339th ftrgrp@cs.com
Subject: Re: Vernon D. Carr 339th FGA
235 North Pearl Street
Brockton, MA 02401
From: HOWLANDPUT@aol.com [SMTP:HOWLANDPUT@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2000 10:34 AM
To: the 339th ftrgrp@cs.com
Subject: Vern
From: Richard Thieme [SMTP:rthieme@excel.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 8:52 PM
To: the 339th ftrgrp@cs.com
Subject: Status of Vernon Carr
From: HOWLANDPUT@aol.com [SMTP:HOWLANDPUT@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 11:18 AM
To: The 339th ftrgrp@cs.com
Subject: Re: How is Dad?
Date: 7/1/00 11:27:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: stephen_ananian@mindspring.com (Stephen C. Ananian)
To: The339thftrgrp@cs.com
I received the following letter by snail mail. I am relaying to all of you!
Dear Steve and 339er friends,
My health is greatly improving. I am walking with a cane now and every day
I get stronger. I am currently looking for a short term residence to
complete my rehabilitation, and then I will be looking for permanent
housing.
Again I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate what you have done for
me. When I obtain a permanent residence I will forward my new address
through my daughter Josephine's computer. Until then I may be contacted
through her address which is listed under the Editor's corner in the June
Newsletter.
I hope you have a good time in San Antonio.
Vernon D. Carr
As you know Vernon Carr, pilot, 505th has been slowly recovering from a
fire and smoke inhalation that all but destroyed his home.
I received the following letter and am relaying it to all of you.
Dear Steve:
Thank you for everything. Even my Doctor praised your picture, and I wear
your hat all the time. Thieme sent me one too.
Well - my voice has completely recovered and I walked up stairs yesterday.
I am in the process of getting an assisted living complex which would mean
an apartment of my own and do even cooking, So I am slowly recovering.
This place is a Rehab. And the Doctor told me to move on out. So I am
bouncing around dependent upon what my insurance arrangements permit.
My goals are simple, To get a dog, and buy a car - Will not be easy. There
is no license, no checkbook, no ATM card and a new empty wallet. - I made
my daughter "Power of Attorney" to pay my outstanding bills, taxes etc.
My diversions are mostly listening to Boston Red Sox.
Not Too exciting.
Thanx to all you Boys.
Regards
Vernon
Steve
"Blue Skies"
