Very sad day: Capt. Zeb Alford passes away - Page 4

GT182 · 08-06-09, 09:20 PM

Just heard this sad news in an email from Neal. I've been busy with other things of late but had to get in and say my condolences to his family.

Sir, you are now gone but will never be forgotten by friends and family. I thank you for your service to this country in helping to keep us free.

R.I.P. Captain Alford and may God bless you sir on your new journey to Valhalla.

SubConscious · 08-06-09, 09:23 PM

I sincerely wish I had known Captain Alford. Men of honor and patriotism seem to be a vanishing breed these days. He obviously had the respect of his peers and his family, which is indicative of his good character.

I wish I could have thanked him for his service to our country. I am cognizant of the fact that my two young daughters can sleep safely in their beds because of brave men and women who dedicate their lives to preserving our freedom and independence. There is no peace without adequate defense.

Death takes so much from us. The only thing it gives in return is an appreciation for life. Thank you, Neal, for bringing this fine man to our attention. The world is a little darker with his passing, but we can keep the flame alive through honored remembrance.

Beery · 08-06-09, 09:30 PM

Condolences to family and friends. I never met him, but he clearly made a big impression on those around him.

klh · 08-06-09, 09:32 PM

What a great tribute to a hero. We all owe him a debt for his service to our country. May God bless Captain Alford's family and friends during this time.

Silverleaf · 08-06-09, 09:35 PM

It is with heavy heart that I say:

"Time passes, seasons change,
history is written but you shall sustain,
the breath of time shan't forget,
your dutiful service to god and to sea.

I never knew you in flesh tis true,
yet we share a bond of life and dream,
Your valor shall remain and your memory too,
now go dear soul, for glory and peace.

Godspeed dear friend of the water,
for like the ancient mariner of days past,
be ever relieved and take thy rest,
you have sited land and are free at last".

Dedicated to Capt. Zeb Alford
Silverleaf 2009

08-06-09, 09:41 PM

May he rest with heroes in the Elysian Fields.

donut · 08-06-09, 09:43 PM

Anchor's aweigh captain, eternal life

Akula4745 · 08-06-09, 09:44 PM

Capt. Zeb is celebrating with a multitude of friends he has not seen in many long years... he is in good hands.

Rest in peace Captain Zeb Alford.

Jim Deadman
Akula4745

_Seth_ · 08-06-09, 09:44 PM

I didn't know him, but from all i have read he was a truly remarkable man...

Godspeed and fair winds, ol'sailor, you will never be forgotten..

R.I.P

Reaves · 08-06-09, 09:47 PM

My sympathies to his family and friends.

His memory will go on with them.

thehiredgun · 08-06-09, 09:52 PM

Would have been honored to meet your Dad. He was a great & honored person. We all will miss him very much. Love to your family.

Dowly · 08-06-09, 09:53 PM

Fair winds!

Hanomag · 08-06-09, 09:54 PM

R.I.P

Goodspeed

Kaptan Tommy · 08-06-09, 09:55 PM

I'm proud to say I served in the same branch of the U.S. military as Captain Alford, though I never met him. God rest this hero's soul.

Front Runner · 08-06-09, 09:59 PM

Thank you for your service to the United States. My work puts me out at sea frequently and I will count you among the angels who watch over me.

Captain S. T. Allen - Front Runner

08-06-09, 09:20 PM	#46
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Just heard this sad news in an email from Neal. I've been busy with other things of late but had to get in and say my condolences to his family. Sir, you are now gone but will never be forgotten by friends and family. I thank you for your service to this country in helping to keep us free. R.I.P. Captain Alford and may God bless you sir on your new journey to Valhalla. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

08-06-09, 09:23 PM	#47
SubConscious Frogman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 309 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	I sincerely wish I had known Captain Alford. Men of honor and patriotism seem to be a vanishing breed these days. He obviously had the respect of his peers and his family, which is indicative of his good character. I wish I could have thanked him for his service to our country. I am cognizant of the fact that my two young daughters can sleep safely in their beds because of brave men and women who dedicate their lives to preserving our freedom and independence. There is no peace without adequate defense. Death takes so much from us. The only thing it gives in return is an appreciation for life. Thank you, Neal, for bringing this fine man to our attention. The world is a little darker with his passing, but we can keep the flame alive through honored remembrance. __________________ "Come into port greatly, or sail with God the seas..." - Emerson

08-06-09, 09:30 PM	#48
Beery Admiral Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD, USA (but still a Yorkshireman at heart - tha can allus tell a Yorkshireman...) Posts: 2,497 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Condolences to family and friends. I never met him, but he clearly made a big impression on those around him. __________________ "More mysterious. Yeah. I'll just try to think, 'Where the hell's the whiskey?'" - Bob Harris, Lost in Translation. "Anyrooad up, ah'll si thi" - Missen.

08-06-09, 09:35 PM	#50
Silverleaf Wild Night in Bangkok Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 179 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	It is with heavy heart that I say: "Time passes, seasons change, history is written but you shall sustain, the breath of time shan't forget, your dutiful service to god and to sea. I never knew you in flesh tis true, yet we share a bond of life and dream, Your valor shall remain and your memory too, now go dear soul, for glory and peace. Godspeed dear friend of the water, for like the ancient mariner of days past, be ever relieved and take thy rest, you have sited land and are free at last". Dedicated to Capt. Zeb Alford Silverleaf 2009 __________________

08-06-09, 09:44 PM	#53
Akula4745 Convicted Ship Killer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just out of sight... plotting your course and speed Posts: 846 Downloads: 371 Uploads: 1	Capt. Zeb is celebrating with a multitude of friends he has not seen in many long years... he is in good hands. Rest in peace Captain Zeb Alford. Jim Deadman Akula4745 __________________ Akula4745 "If you sit by the river long enough... the body of your enemy will float by -- SunTzu"

08-06-09, 09:32 PM	#49
klh Der Alte Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 227 Downloads: 200 Uploads: 0	What a great tribute to a hero. We all owe him a debt for his service to our country. May God bless Captain Alford's family and friends during this time.

08-06-09, 09:41 PM	#51
Rilder Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	May he rest with heroes in the Elysian Fields.

08-06-09, 09:43 PM	#52
donut The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Shifting, Whispering Sands, NM Posts: 1,463 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Anchor's aweigh captain, eternal life

08-06-09, 09:44 PM	#54
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	I didn't know him, but from all i have read he was a truly remarkable man... Godspeed and fair winds, ol'sailor, you will never be forgotten.. R.I.P __________________

08-06-09, 09:47 PM	#55
Reaves The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,509 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	My sympathies to his family and friends. His memory will go on with them.

08-06-09, 09:52 PM	#56
thehiredgun Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 581 Downloads: 517 Uploads: 0	Would have been honored to meet your Dad. He was a great & honored person. We all will miss him very much. Love to your family.

08-06-09, 09:53 PM	#57
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Fair winds!

08-06-09, 09:54 PM	#58
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	*R.I.P* *Goodspeed* __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

08-06-09, 09:55 PM	#59
Kaptan Tommy Planesman Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Carson City, NV Posts: 182 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Farewell shipmate I'm proud to say I served in the same branch of the U.S. military as Captain Alford, though I never met him. God rest this hero's soul. __________________ Quit farting around reading the forums and sink some ships!

08-06-09, 09:59 PM	#60
Front Runner XO Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The FREE State of FLORIDA Posts: 401 Downloads: 217 Uploads: 0	You will be missed, sir. Thank you for your service to the United States. My work puts me out at sea frequently and I will count you among the angels who watch over me. Captain S. T. Allen - Front Runner __________________ "It is well war is so terrible, lest we should grow too fond of it" - C.S.A. General Robert E. Lee "Only the dead have seen the end of war" - Plato Gone but not forgotten, RIP Dave "LeoVampire".