Very sad day: Capt. Zeb Alford passes away

Ping Jockey · 08-07-09, 09:42 AM

R.I.P. Captain Zeb. Thanks for serving!

Marcantilan · 08-07-09, 09:44 AM

Rest in peace Sir.

My condolences to his family and friends.

ZeeWolf · 08-07-09, 10:09 AM

A navy Chaplain said:

Thomas said to him, "Lord, we don't know where you are going,
so how can we know the way?"
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:5-6 (NIV)

In honor and respect to Capt. Zeb Alford and to all now silent brothers.

Baby Sam · 08-07-09, 10:14 AM

Thank you to all who have posted your thoughts, stories and accolades for my Grandfather, Captain Zeb Alford. I am his Granddaughter Samantha and am so proud to be so. I can always remember being in awe of him as a child, and as an adult. He experienced a life that most people only to get to see in movies. I loved hearing his Navy stories and never tired of them. From spending summers on our farm in New Hampshire to crawling around in the Cavalla, I have the most wonderful memories of him. He was the greatest man I have ever known. A patriot, a family man, a living part of history. I have always been drawn to the sea and I believe I get that from him. Some of our favorite talks of late were of my scuba diving trips and how I always feel like I belong under the water. I will think of him every time I descend...imagining him always being under the sea with me.

Calm seas ahead for you Granddad...I know you will be watching over me always.

Baby Sam

Rubini · 08-07-09, 10:21 AM

Rest in peace, Sir.
A best place is in your way.

Frame57 · 08-07-09, 10:28 AM

Another great man on eternal patrol. A fine example of a true American patriot and Skipper. Your memories live on and one day in the future we may see each other again.

Zakalwe · 08-07-09, 10:56 AM

Rüm Hart, klaar Kimming

Smooth winds, Captain.

My condolences to his family

from Eckernförde, Home of the German subs.

Z.

08-07-09, 11:13 AM

Zeb was my first and best skipper on the Sam Houston. He will be sorely missed. John Barber YNC(SS) Ret

captziggy · 08-07-09, 01:22 PM

Rest in peace Captain. They say sailors never die,they just sail away. Condolences to his family.

08-07-09, 09:42 AM	#1
Ping Jockey Medic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 159 Downloads: 294 Uploads: 0	R.I.P. Captain Zeb. Thanks for serving! __________________ I joined the U S Navy in 1964. Saw the world and a lot more.

08-07-09, 09:44 AM	#2
Marcantilan Weps Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 374 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Rest in peace Sir. My condolences to his family and friends. __________________ Ultima Ratio Regis

08-07-09, 10:09 AM	#3
ZeeWolf Sea Lord Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 1,724 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 1	A navy Chaplain said: A navy Chaplain said: Thomas said to him, "Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?" Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:5-6 (NIV) In honor and respect to Capt. Zeb Alford and to all now silent brothers.

08-07-09, 10:14 AM	#4
Baby Sam VIP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Captain Zeb's Granddaughter Thank you to all who have posted your thoughts, stories and accolades for my Grandfather, Captain Zeb Alford. I am his Granddaughter Samantha and am so proud to be so. I can always remember being in awe of him as a child, and as an adult. He experienced a life that most people only to get to see in movies. I loved hearing his Navy stories and never tired of them. From spending summers on our farm in New Hampshire to crawling around in the Cavalla, I have the most wonderful memories of him. He was the greatest man I have ever known. A patriot, a family man, a living part of history. I have always been drawn to the sea and I believe I get that from him. Some of our favorite talks of late were of my scuba diving trips and how I always feel like I belong under the water. I will think of him every time I descend...imagining him always being under the sea with me. Calm seas ahead for you Granddad...I know you will be watching over me always. Baby Sam

08-07-09, 10:21 AM	#5
Rubini Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: São Paulo Brazil Posts: 2,728 Downloads: 132 Uploads: 0	Rest in peace, Sir. A best place is in your way. __________________ One gamer's must-have mod is another gamer's waste of time. -Sailor Steve

08-07-09, 10:28 AM	#6
Frame57 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1300 feet on the crapper Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Another great man on eternal patrol. A fine example of a true American patriot and Skipper. Your memories live on and one day in the future we may see each other again. __________________ "My Religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble minds." Albert Einstein

08-07-09, 10:56 AM	#7
Zakalwe Torpedoman Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Eckernförde, S-H, Germany Posts: 113 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Rüm Hart, klaar Kimming Smooth winds, Captain. My condolences to his family from Eckernförde, Home of the German subs. Z.

08-07-09, 11:13 AM	#8
Johnrbarber Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Zeb, My Captain Zeb was my first and best skipper on the Sam Houston. He will be sorely missed. John Barber YNC(SS) Ret

08-07-09, 01:22 PM	#9
captziggy Watch Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In a place with nobody at the helm Posts: 20 Downloads: 382 Uploads: 0	Capt. Jeb Rest in peace Captain. They say sailors never die,they just sail away. Condolences to his family.