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08-08-09, 01:13 PM | #211 |
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My thoughts and payers are with his family.
May he Rest In Peace
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08-08-09, 01:15 PM | #212 |
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My condolances to all who knew and loved him.
Although i didnt know him reading some of the posts here i realise the loss is great,i wish all involved lots of strenght and love through these difficult times.. Last edited by Kloef; 08-08-09 at 01:29 PM. |
08-08-09, 01:40 PM | #213 |
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My condolences and prayers. May God rest his soul.
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08-08-09, 02:13 PM | #214 |
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RIP Captain Zeb
Our condolances go out to Joan, Margaret and to their four daughters, as well as his many, many friends.
Cap'n Zeb was truly an Officer and a Gentleman, of the highest order. It's because of heroes like him and all of our servicemen/women, that we're able to enjoy the liberty and freedoms that we possess today, which he was so proud of in his service. If you'll indulge me.... we 1st had the honor, privalege and pleasure to meet Zeb when one of his Navy League colleagues and a mutual friend, Brian Klock, introduced my brother and I to him, to assist in raising money for the crew's activities during the week of the commissioning of the USS Texas, down in Galveston(back inthe Fall of 2006). As the story goes, during some of the rather contentious meetings on a few occasions, Brian was trying to sell the committee on a bunch of us O&G folks putting on a play for the Captains' reception(the night before the commissioning) to raise that money. Amateurs that we all were but seasoned at having raised over $1 million for charaties in the local Houston area, it was suggested to the committee that we combine with the crew and weave several scenes from "The Best Little Whorehouse"(renamed "The Chicken Ranch"), "Chicago", "Road to Key West" and of course, "South Pacific" into our presentation. Brian conveyed to me that, as you can imagine, the traditional Navy committee members were squirming about the whole "play" affair, not to mention anything referring to the Chicken Ranch(i.e.Tailhook redux), because First Lady Laura Bush and practically every Admiral in the Navy was going to be there. Finally, after listening to input from everyone on the committee, all eyes turned to Cap'n Zeb, and with his cheshire cat grin and folksy laugh, piped in "What's wrong w/the Chicken Ranch? There's probably nothing more represenative of the Navy". Obviously, that drew a huge laugh and from that point on, the play was on. Word was that he, the Texas crew and many of the cast members shut down several of the Galveston establishments during that week. Fittingly, he had a spot playing Admiral Nimitz during the play, when he conveyed to the audience, as has been noted previously, that "Submarines were now the Capital ships of the Navy". Truer words were never spoken. Just over a year ago, he invited several of us, through Brian, to come down and tour the USS Cavalla. We were in awe that this great sailor and gentlemen was not only conveying history, he lived it on that very boat. Fair winds, Blue skies and Calm Seas on your last patrol, from your friends Rae Lynn and John Wertz. Last edited by John Wertz; 08-08-09 at 07:22 PM. |
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thank you again for your kind words, I keep coming back to this site to read more about my Dad and find it so comforting in my loss. Patti (Navy Junior #1) Last edited by patti; 08-08-09 at 05:56 PM. |
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08-08-09, 04:30 PM | #217 | |
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08-08-09, 06:36 PM | #220 |
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Zeb you are a one of a kind…..being your son in law for 25 years…I have been lucky to see the extraordinary qualities that you were blessed with and more importantly to see how effortlessly you walked through every facet of this life and how you extracted every ounce of life out of the time that you were given on this earth.
I have always admired how quick you were to forgive and forget and how you never let anything stand in the way of your focus to show your love to your daughters. Your, ability to never meet a stranger and always leave that encounter having told them a story that resonated with what ever was going on in their life. Yes! I know the story more then likely was one of your passionate stories from one of greatest adventures and loves of your life the “Navy” … “I also know that any one who was lucky enough to hear one of your stories was lucky enough” . Zeb The world and in particular our great country is a better place today because of your service to your country and to every human being you met. Thank you for your tireless service.… …You presence, wisdom and love will deeply be missed…may God bless you with all the rest and peace that you deserve. I am one of those that was “lucky enough” Love you and miss you! Dan |
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I am qualified to answer that question mam: Two years 63-65 USS Salmon SS 573 and USS Ethan Allen SSBN 608 blue crew three patrols 66-70 and USS Sam Houston SSBN 609 blue crew 70-71 We ate a lot of good food, watched all of the Mission Impossiable, Star Trek and Clint East Wood series. Told sea stories, played cards, acey duecy, cribbage, hearts, ate pop corn, read books, shaved, washed clothes, slept and once in awhile we would play Navy which was very dangerous sometimes. Your father died a good man always remember that at he moment of death that's who you are forever ...
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08-08-09, 07:33 PM | #222 |
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My condolences to his family and rest in peace Captain Alford
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08-08-09, 07:56 PM | #223 |
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Prayers and best thoughts to his family
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08-08-09, 07:59 PM | #224 |
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Patti, if you scroll back to your posts, you will see a small button labelled "Edit" at the lower right, push that and you can "correct" your post.
Hugs girls and always great to hear from you.
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08-08-09, 08:02 PM | #225 |
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I laughed so hard when I re read what I had written that I thought I would just leave it. I needed a laugh at that moment and anyone who know my Dad probably figured out that he did not "moon" the ocean but liked seeing the moon over the ocean. My mistake!
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