Farewell My Friend
 

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.

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

Love
Jimmy

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

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:

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

Salute!

Thank God that such a man lived!

My condolences.:cry:

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

Jim,

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

R.I.P.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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:

Bon Voyage.

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...

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.....

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.