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On feb 14 2015 our country and my family lost another WWII veteran. My father joined the Army in 1943 as enlisted. He applied for flight training was accepted graduated and was licensed as a military pilot, and sent to the Pacific Theater and Japan after the war's end. He was an Air Force Reservist and retired in 1983. He was old school military and patriotic. He got married and had 4 children 3 boys and one girl. I joined the Army in 1962 and separated in 1965 and stayed in the reserves until 2005. My brother joined the Navy and served in the submariners. My sister joined the Air Force and got married and got out after 2.5 years as they did not allow pregnant servicewomen(WAF"s) at that time. So another of the greatest generation is passed on to that pilot's heven.
Posted 11 y ago
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Sir, I am sorry for you loss and would like to thank your family for all that they have done.
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Well last Thursday, our family interred my father's remains. We had full military honors, after much searching, and applying. My fathers caretakers did not understand the importance of keeping military records. WWII veterans do not have DD Form 214s, many of the current RSOs do not even know the War Department form to search for. If your veteran, a family member or yourself has these items squirreled away, make sure to at least have a document, letter, or note that will explain where the military records are, which ones to get out ect. The best thing you can do is register your dd-214 and discharges at the county courthouse, establish a prepaid funeral plan and leave copies of these documents with the funeral home. My running around in circles chasing obsolete abandoned numbers and redeveloping an ulcer could have been avoided.
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MSG John Wirts
I would not necessarily call it bad news his health was failing, his quality of life was diminishing and he wanted to see mom. His family will miss him as we miss mom, but as the old hymn says the circle will be unbroken bye and bye.
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I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss. At this time you should remember all the good time's you've had as a family.
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MSG John Wirts
Yes we are and we looked back Dad was in a high school band which marched across the Golden Gate bridge in the opening ceremonies. He lived almost 93 years and successfully raised his family and gave us the foundation to succeed in life. Thanks for mentioning that
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MSG John Wirts prayers and condolences! My father and my uncles will be there waiting for them... And the stories that will flow... One wishes could be captured!
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MSG John Wirts
Yes, I heard snippets of his war experiences throughout my life, Thank you for your acknowledgement and prayers. I'm sure there will be tall if true tales exchanged!
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1SG Cameron M. Wesson
MSG John Wirts Tall tales are the privileges of the warriors between themselves... and the smile they bring!
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MSG John Wirts
Just like tall tales between hunters, and fishermen, the brotherhood acknowledges them and tries not to take themselves too seriously. One of my dad's sayings is "don't try to take life too seriously, you'll never get out of it alive!"
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