Very sad day: Capt. Zeb Alford passes away - Page 5

GSpector · 08-06-09, 09:59 PM

Though I never knew of him and I could not find any information about his Naval Awards, what I was able to learn about him was that he was an amazing person that always seemed to step and do something, not just talk about it.

These are traits that most impress me in anyone that has been blessed with this trait, as it is a rare gift, and he seemed to have had it.

It is sad that he is gone but, it's much better that he will be remembered for all he had given during his time with us.

May he Rest In Peace.

Archie · 08-06-09, 10:05 PM

Rest in Peace Captain Alford, a sad day indeed for the Submarine Community.

timmyg00 · 08-06-09, 10:06 PM

My condolences to the Alford family. I regret that I never had a chance to get to know such a consummate and dedicated submariner.

SAILOR REST YOUR OAR

Respectfully,

Tim Grab

ET1/SS, SSN-760
USSVI Marblehead Base (MA)

Lt commander lare · 08-06-09, 10:09 PM

god bless you capt Zeb Alford thanks for giving all that you did for our country sorry i did not know you personally but any friend of neals is a friend of mine and now that your up there watch out for neal and all of us here at subsim

lt commander lare

Baby Katie · 08-06-09, 10:10 PM

This is katie - his baby daughter. As a prior military woman I just want to say the heartfelt warmth I feel from all the praise and words of kindness Dad's fellow Military people have expressed here. Many a tear has been dropping on my desk as I have read your words. Dad taught me so much about being a patriotic person and how much the Navy meant to him. Back in the old days we used to always go on his Subs and eat dinner and flirt with all the sailors and they seemed to love it with Capt Zeb's 4 daughter's would come aboard.
Neal - you seem to be a wonderful friend of Dads and Wulfman - thank-you for your works
Katie

IceGrog · 08-06-09, 10:11 PM

i didn't get to know Captain Alford, but it seems he was a true hero from what i've heard, ol'sailors, never die, they just sail a different ocean.
My condolences to his family

clayp · 08-06-09, 10:16 PM

All the good men are leaving us...RIP Capt Zeb....

Nuoz · 08-06-09, 10:19 PM

RIP Capt. You will be missed by all of us here at subsim and by everyone else you knew. Capt. Alford was always held very high and will continue to inspire people, even in his death. Thank you. Rest in peace Capt.

makman94 · 08-06-09, 10:26 PM

the only sure thing in life is the...'end'.But when a great MAN ...'goes' is not a sad day becuase great men's spirit is always alive. R.I.P.

swimsalot · 08-06-09, 10:34 PM

A great example of what made our Navy the finest in the world- it wasn't the machines, it was the men.
"I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy.'"
President John F. Kennedy

Fair Winds Capt Zeb

denis_469 · 08-06-09, 10:45 PM

Always it is very a pity, when the person dies. It is twice a pity, when the good person dies. So let the Earth to it will be down.

SS107.9MHz · 08-06-09, 10:53 PM

He seems to have been an extraordinary person, anyone should be so lucky has to to experience such a full life has he had. I'm sure he will be missed by many! My respects.

Spike88 · 08-06-09, 11:04 PM

I never knew him, but I'm paying my respect none the less. My condolences to his family and friends.

Reece · 08-06-09, 11:07 PM

I never knew him personally but he was good person who achieved a lot and obviously loved navy life, my condolences to the family, He will be sadly missed though His memories will live on.

"SALUTE"

sunvalleyslim · 08-06-09, 11:15 PM

Capt Alford, you Sir, are now on Eternal Patrol. God has given you command to watch over us all here still bound to this earth.
I had read that you had been assigned to 3 different Fleet Boats, but only the USS Cavalla is listed. Having served with honor on the USS Segundo, I can still recall my Captains. I'm sure that you were one of the Finest Officers the US Navy ever had. A man just does not say he's going to be a Submariner. It has to be in his blood and he has to show he is Qualified. Not only were you Qualified in Submarines, you were Qualified to Command Submarines. There are very few men that have that distinction bestowed upon them in their lifetime.
You Sir are a true American Hero, one we would not have hesitated to go to sea with. You could lead and we would follow, in doing our duty to God and Country.
By all written accounts you have brought your wife and daughters up in the naval tradition. Of understanding your dedication and duty to them and your Country. You brought to them love and guidance be at sea or home.

You Sir will not be forgotten, and many of the stories you told will be repeated over and over to your grandchildren, to friends, and to new friends that you will be introduced to through those stories........Rest In Peace Captain until the day our courses shall meet.....

08-06-09, 09:59 PM	#61
GSpector Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Though I never knew of him and I could not find any information about his Naval Awards, what I was able to learn about him was that he was an amazing person that always seemed to step and do something, not just talk about it. These are traits that most impress me in anyone that has been blessed with this trait, as it is a rare gift, and he seemed to have had it. It is sad that he is gone but, it's much better that he will be remembered for all he had given during his time with us. May he Rest In Peace. __________________ Specter Last edited by Onkel Neal; 08-07-09 at 09:16 AM. Reason: fixed typo for ya

08-06-09, 10:05 PM	#62
Archie Medic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The South Pacific, No, Really.... The South Pacific Posts: 165 Downloads: 73 Uploads: 0	Rest in Peace Captain Alford, a sad day indeed for the Submarine Community. __________________ __________________ "I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy.'" President John F. Kennedy,

08-06-09, 10:06 PM	#63
timmyg00 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The People's Republic of Massachusetts, USA Posts: 282 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	My condolences to the Alford family. I regret that I never had a chance to get to know such a consummate and dedicated submariner. SAILOR REST YOUR OAR Respectfully, Tim Grab ET1/SS, SSN-760 USSVI Marblehead Base (MA) __________________ ET1/SS, SSN-760 USSVI Marblehead Base (MA) *Naval Historical Sites - Photo Galleries*

08-06-09, 10:10 PM	#65
Baby Katie VIP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 12 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Praise to all the Military men and women This is katie - his baby daughter. As a prior military woman I just want to say the heartfelt warmth I feel from all the praise and words of kindness Dad's fellow Military people have expressed here. Many a tear has been dropping on my desk as I have read your words. Dad taught me so much about being a patriotic person and how much the Navy meant to him. Back in the old days we used to always go on his Subs and eat dinner and flirt with all the sailors and they seemed to love it with Capt Zeb's 4 daughter's would come aboard. Neal - you seem to be a wonderful friend of Dads and Wulfman - thank-you for your works Katie

08-06-09, 10:11 PM	#66
IceGrog Engineer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA on the edge of the Pacific Posts: 217 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i didn't get to know Captain Alford, but it seems he was a true hero from what i've heard, ol'sailors, never die, they just sail a different ocean. My condolences to his family __________________ U-551 7th Flottille Laid down: 21 Nov, 1939, Blohm & Voss, Hamburg Commissioned: 7 Nov, 1940 Commander: Kptlt. IceGrog von Ritter Sunk: 12/11/1940, 01/01/1941, 10/16/1941, 01/16/1942, 08/04/1943 .................................................. .......... A bartender is just a pharmacist with a limited inventory

08-06-09, 10:09 PM	#64
Lt commander lare Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: southlyon michigan Posts: 897 Downloads: 781 Uploads: 35	god bless you capt Zeb Alford thanks for giving all that you did for our country sorry i did not know you personally but any friend of neals is a friend of mine and now that your up there watch out for neal and all of us here at subsim lt commander lare

08-06-09, 10:16 PM	#67
clayp The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,554 Downloads: 340 Uploads: 0	All the good men are leaving us...RIP Capt Zeb.... __________________ clayp

08-06-09, 10:19 PM	#68
Nuoz Sparky Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Here Posts: 155 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	RIP Capt. You will be missed by all of us here at subsim and by everyone else you knew. Capt. Alford was always held very high and will continue to inspire people, even in his death. Thank you. Rest in peace Capt. __________________ "Listen, 'sir', it's real simple. Add the number of times we dive to the number of times we surface. Divide that number by two. If the result doesn't come out even, don't open the hatch"

08-06-09, 10:26 PM	#69
makman94 Hellas Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,325 Downloads: 182 Uploads: 7	the only sure thing in life is the...'end'.But when a great MAN ...'goes' is not a sad day becuase great men's spirit is always alive. R.I.P. __________________ Knowledge is the only thing that nobody can ever take from you... Mediafire page:http://www.mediafire.com/folder/da50.../Makman94_Mods

08-06-09, 10:34 PM	#70
swimsalot Helmsman Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle, wa usa Posts: 102 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A great example of what made our Navy the finest in the world- it wasn't the machines, it was the men. "I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy.'" *President John F. Kennedy* Fair Winds Capt Zeb __________________ Swimsalot AW2 (AW\NAC)

08-06-09, 10:45 PM	#71
denis_469 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Russia Posts: 700 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	Always it is very a pity, when the person dies. It is twice a pity, when the good person dies. So let the Earth to it will be down.

08-06-09, 10:53 PM	#72
SS107.9MHz Lieutenant Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lat.40º12'82"N, Long.8º85'48"W, Portugal Posts: 256 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	He seems to have been an extraordinary person, anyone should be so lucky has to to experience such a full life has he had. I'm sure he will be missed by many! My respects. __________________ Rádio Universidade de Coimbra 107.9 FM, 26 Years Of Free Radio, http://www.ruc.pt/

08-06-09, 11:04 PM	#73
Spike88 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,052 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	I never knew him, but I'm paying my respect none the less. My condolences to his family and friends. __________________

08-06-09, 11:07 PM	#74
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,684 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	I never knew him personally but he was good person who achieved a lot and obviously loved navy life, my condolences to the family, He will be sadly missed though His memories will live on. "SALUTE" __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

08-06-09, 11:15 PM	#75
sunvalleyslim Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	Capt Alford, you Sir, are now on Eternal Patrol. God has given you command to watch over us all here still bound to this earth. I had read that you had been assigned to 3 different Fleet Boats, but only the USS Cavalla is listed. Having served with honor on the USS Segundo, I can still recall my Captains. I'm sure that you were one of the Finest Officers the US Navy ever had. A man just does not say he's going to be a Submariner. It has to be in his blood and he has to show he is Qualified. Not only were you Qualified in Submarines, you were Qualified to Command Submarines. There are very few men that have that distinction bestowed upon them in their lifetime. You Sir are a true American Hero, one we would not have hesitated to go to sea with. You could lead and we would follow, in doing our duty to God and Country. By all written accounts you have brought your wife and daughters up in the naval tradition. Of understanding your dedication and duty to them and your Country. You brought to them love and guidance be at sea or home. You Sir will not be forgotten, and many of the stories you told will be repeated over and over to your grandchildren, to friends, and to new friends that you will be introduced to through those stories........Rest In Peace Captain until the day our courses shall meet..... __________________ Crew member/ decommission member TM2(SS)(SD) 3/68-7/70 DIESEL BOATS FOREVER USS SEGUNDO (SS398)

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