Farewell My Friend

[Jimbuna]

My father passed away earlier today after a short illness.

It is not unusual that I remain active on the internet during the day of his passing because I know he took great pride in what he did for the war effort during the great conflict we call WWII.

He was always happy when I'd visit him and explain some of the respectful threads this community often posted for those of his generation.

He was especially pleased at the interest my friends here (and in particular Sailor Steve) took in his efforts during the period.

My father was never a boastful person but he always appreciated those of the post WWII generation who gave recognition to those who gave their all to ensure a safe world for the future.

I would ask that nobody mourns his loss but rather that they remember him and his kind for the sacrifices and risks they made for all of us.

James Cook Musgrove 10-09-23...86 years young.

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4514/granda.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/i/granda.jpg/)

This is not goodbye dad...simply till we meet again.

Love
Jimmy

[Task Force]

Aww... jim...:cry: Im sorry...

[Carotio]

Always sad, when someone close to us dissapears from the surface of the earth, but it's the destiny for all of us. At least, he had a long and - hopefully - good life.

My condolences. :salute:

[DivingDuck]

My deepest condolences, Jim. What a loss this short before Christmas. I´d recommend to take a shore leave. Everybody would understand, I reckon.

With sympathies,
DD

[Dowly]

Salute!

[GoldenRivet]

Thank God that such a man lived!

My condolences.:cry:

[Biggles]

Ah, Jim, I'm so sorry mate. He will not be forgotten, nor the rest of his "kind".

[AVGWarhawk]

Jim,

Sorry to hear of your loss. Salute to your dad!

[Tribesman]

R.I.P.

[SteamWake]

Sorry to hear of your loss my best wishes for you and your family.

It would appear that he led a long and meaningful life. I salute him for his service.

[TarJak]

Sad to hear of your father's passing. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

I'm sure you will always remember what he did both for your country and yourself.

:salute:

[iambecomelife]

Sad to hear of your father's passing. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

I'm sure you will always remember what he did both for your country and yourself.

:salute:

My generation will never be able to repay his - I doubt my classmates & I could do what those young men did 65-70 years ago.:nope:

Here's hoping that the good memories of your time together help overcome the pain.

[Chad]

He looked like a fine chap Jim, I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

[Takeda Shingen]

My condolances for your loss. If he were anything like his son, he was a great man.

[HunterICX]

R.I.P

and thank you for your part in the great conflict that made the world we live in of today possible

Salute!

HunterICX

[Oberon]

James Cook Musgrove :salute: You have my salute, and once again, god bless you and thank you for what you did, my great-grandfather owed his life to those brave men who took to the seas during Dynamo, and I know you were one of them.
So god bless you sir, and may you rest in peace.

And Jim, take care mate, and thanks for letting us know. :salute:

[Skybird]

Bon Voyage.

[Wreford-Brown]

My deepest condolences to you and your family, Jim. He's one of the generation that fought for our freedom.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them...

[Schroeder]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss Jim.
I don't know what to say except for that I know how you are feeling right now.:cry:

This is really a strange year indeed and I'm glad when it's over.....

[AG124]

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss Jimbuna.:cry::cry::cry: I know that it can be difficult to deal with a tragedy like this at this time of year, but I can only imagine the magnitude of losing someone so close. I offer my condolences, and may you to remember the good times and memories that you and your dad shared together in life.

[heartc]

Salute, Sir, and Rest in Peace.

[ReallyDedPoet]

R.I.P.

[Reece]

That's so sad Jim, I hope you and your family come to terms with this asap!:cry:
Sounds like it was quick and peaceful, hopefully so.:)
All the best my friend!:oops::cry::yep:

[Weiss Pinguin]

Sorry for your loss, Jim, sounds like he was a great man. May I ask what he did during the war?

[Aramike]

Wow, man - that's tough. Losing one's dad is difficult beyond words. You and yours are in my thoughts!

[Sailor Steve]

:)

IT never occured to me that you would mention to him that I even existed. I know we talked about him a little, and I still look at the service records you sent me from time to time. I'm just sorry I didn't get to meet him in person.

Fair thee well, old sailor.

[JU_88]

Damn Jim.... Im really sorry for your loss :cry:
Best wishes and much strength to you and your family.

[CaptainHaplo]

Jim, to you and yours I will offer my deepest sympathies, since losing a loved one is never easy.

However - I will remind you - he and others of his generation are true heroes. You recall what they say of heroes - they truly never die, but fade or ride into the sunset as we honor their memory.

May his soul find its rest and shelter in the hand of the Creator.

[Ships-R-Us]

Jim: Condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad, obviously an honorable and handsome man

[kiwi_2005]

Sorry bout your Dad Jim, best wishes to you and your family.

[Platapus]

I honour his service to his country during a time of war.

:salute:

[Torvald Von Mansee]

Happy Trails!!!

[Gerald]

I`m sorry for you and your family.

[Torplexed]

My deepest condolences for your loss Jim.

Sleep well sailor, sleep well.

Grief is the price we pay for love
---Queen Elizabeth II

[mookiemookie]

Anything I can say at this point just doesn't seem enough, Jim. So I'll just say I'm keeping you and your father in my thoughts.

My sincere condolences.

[Snestorm]

I'm sorry for your loss, Jim.

[August]

My sincere condolences Jim. God bless you and yours.

[Kptlt. Neuerburg]

May your father rest in peace jim. I salute any member of the "Greatest Generation".:salute::salute:

[SgtPotato]

I'm sorry to hear that.

I'm sure your father was a great guy.

[magic452]

My deepest condolences Jim. If your, as I sure you are, any indication of your father he was indeed a good man. We all thank him for his service to our country and will never forget the Greatest Generation.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Magic

[SeaWolf U-57]

The most irreplaceable part of life comes with the loss of a parent.
So many memories from the past may they help to quench the pain of the present.
My deepest condolences to you and your family Jim......Yours Steve :salute:

[Méo]

Losing one's dad is difficult beyond words.

I agree this is really beyond words. I will simply and humbly offer you my sincere condolences.

[mengle]

sorry for the loss of your dad jim , take care with your familie

[limkol]

My very deepest condolences, Jim. The void that is left can never be filled....except with fond memories. I know......I've recently lost one of my brothers.

My best wishes to you and your family.

[onelifecrisis]

Sorry to hear it Jim.

[nikimcbee]

Sorry to hear about your loss Jim. I'll send you a nice PM when I'm not at work.

[Fish]

Sorry for your loss, Jim.
He looks like a very nice man.

[THE_MASK]

Sorry to hear that . My condolences .

[Onkel Neal]

Condolences, Jim.

[Arclight]

I see a spark in his eyes that you don't see in many. :)

A salute, and a promise to never forget. :salute:

[Kratos]

My sincere condolences Jim, all the years iv'e known you i never actually met your old man. Its been a sad few weeks of late, but what iv'e got left in me, i'm sharing them with you and your family m8.

[UnderseaLcpl]

My respects to your father, Jim. I know he must have died a happy man for having raised such a good son.

I'll keep your family in my prayers.

[OneToughHerring]

My condolences.

[Castout]

I just read this.You have my condolences Jim. Till the day we all meet.

[I-25]

sorr to hear jim :cry:

RIP

[Kpt. Lehmann]

Apologies for being so late here Jim. I wish I could be there with you my friend.

For your father: ~SALUTE!~ sir. Rest your oars good sailor.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f117/KptLehmann/wreath.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Thank you and God Bless you all....I know he would have appreciated it http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[FIREWALL]

Hi Jim I saw you got my pm. Not a great way to end 2009.

But we're all in this big boat called SubSim.

What hurts one, hurts us all. :yep:

God Bless You and Yours.

[Jimbuna]

Hi Jim I saw you got my pm. Not a great way to end 2009.

But we're all in this big boat called SubSim.

What hurts one, hurts us all. :yep:

God Bless You and Yours.

Rgr that my friend http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[elanaiba]

Salute!

Jim, I didn't know your father, maybe you could share a little about his service for those of us who are not familiar with it?

[IanC]

That's a great picture of him. Looks like a kind man. {salute!}

[Happy Times]

Condolences for your family and a salute to your father.

[JScones]

Salute. http://combatsim.invisionzone.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/icon_salute3.gif

[raymond6751]

The answers to all the questions are now known. All the whys and why nots are known. No distance between nor time. More a part of you than ever.
More at peace than ever.

Condolences.

[Captain Birdseye]

Salute to him. R.I.P.

[ryanglavin]

The greatest peace, in my opinion, is when you see your loved one once again in the after life.

[Dimitrius07]

my condolences.

[krashkart]

Fare thee well on thy journey, sir. Your service will never be in vain. :salute:

[Catfish]

Jim,
all the best to you.
My condolences,
Kai ("Catfish")

[Jimbuna]

Thank you all most kindly http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[JMV]

Sorry Jim, was not aware before today, reading another thread.
My Late condolences. :oops:

In frienship.