Very sad day: Capt. Zeb Alford passes away - Page 14

August · 08-08-09, 12:36 AM

One of the marks of a good man is how many people mourn his passing. It looks as if he was rich in that regard. Rest in peace Capt Zeb.

Arclight · 08-08-09, 12:39 AM

Looking at his career, pardon the language, but that's damn impressive.

My condolences to his family and friends, may you find comfort in these troubling times.

Gone now, but never forgotten. We'll make sure of that.

May he rest in peace.

ichso · 08-08-09, 02:10 AM

R.I.P. Zeb Alford

Admiral Von Gerlach · 08-08-09, 03:14 AM

Katie, i am glad you liked the picture of the Golden Gate, it came to me as a symbol of your dad's times at sea and i figured you all had lived in California, either up there or San Deigo both having sub bases..i have lived in both and grew up myself out there too, and know that pattern of moves, having moved 24 times before i was 21

Peggy, that was a very touching tribute to your mom, Margaret and our hearts to out to you and to her and all that you describe. Life is not always easy but it is always precious, and it is clear that your parents gave you all a full cargo of love, care and the best of values which all are the foundations of character.

If i could come i would but am recoving from a long series of operations...but your sharing with us and this chance to honour dad has uncovered in all of us i think a deep welling up of love and respect that we all feel, and we will be there in spirit for the serivce, and with you in the days, months and years ahead when you feel the void that your dad's passing has left...but remember he did not leave really, he is jost gone on ahead, under the stars that shine far out to sea....and he and what he is and what you love in him will be part of you always. HUgs to all of you girls and all your family. Thank you so much for sharing with us all, and we will be with you.

Chris Gerlach
aka Adm Von Gerlach

Captain Nemo · 08-08-09, 03:44 AM

Rest in peace Captain Zeb Alford.

Von Hinten · 08-08-09, 03:58 AM

Rest in peace skipper.

RConch · 08-08-09, 05:20 AM

Another American hero has begun his final patrol.
I offer my sincere condolences at this loss.
Thank goodness our nation has such men.

patti · 08-08-09, 06:50 AM

As I was walking one of my puppies this morning at 5:30 am I thought of my Dad because there was a beautiful full moon and I remember that one of Dad's favorite time was when he was on the bridge of his sub and there was a full moon shining over the silent ocean.

He also loved to come out to the SW desert and walk in the desert sands. He always found a great walking stick and I still have the last one he had from his last visit.

There are so many great memories that I have and I know Dad is still watching over me as he has always done and I even bet that he has a full audience up in Heaven and he is telling some great Navy stories (just hope they have not heard them already-even though that did not matter at all to Dad).

I hope I can meet alot of you at his memorial on August 21st.

Navy Junior Patti signing off

patti · 08-08-09, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von Hinten

Rest in peace skipper.

Where you on the USS Shark? That was one of the subs that my Dad was on too

SquareSteelBar · 08-08-09, 07:34 AM

My condolences!

Rest in peace,
SquareSteelBar

Hmuda · 08-08-09, 08:25 AM

Like most of us here, I didn't know him, but he was a submariner. The necessary dedication and bravery alone deserves everyone's respect.

May he rest in peace.

Rafael · 08-08-09, 09:10 AM

I received an e-mail from Neal @ subsim.com.

I did not know Zeb Alford, but please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear father, husband and friend.

May God bless you and your family during this time and always.

Sincerely,

Rafael R. Dahan
Rotterdam - The Netherlands

Mr Doug · 08-08-09, 09:12 AM

It is with the greatest respect that I have compiled your comments concerning my father in law. Capt. Zeb D. Alford, your fellow hero.
A heart felt salute to you for your service to mankind, from whatever country or branch of service, Thank You.

Some gave life or limb but all of you are the true hero’s that “offered” to give your life for peace and the freedoms we enjoy. You are the men and women of honor and patriotism. All of you that are dear friends of the water are true American Hero’s. Although you may have never known him, you are forever part of his legacy through your service to the world. He was NAVY and you are NAVY, you are all here shipmates of a kind. It is for the great things that all of you did to improve and add to the human experience that you can claim Capt. Alford as part of your life!
We the Alford family thank you.
Because of what you have done, you will forever be part of our love and respect.

Look for “An Interview with Zeb D. Alford” April 2007 in The National Museum of The Pacific War, Center for Pacific War Studies, Fredericksburg, Texas some time after the museum reopens December 07, 2009. You’ll get to read when Zeb told Admiral Rickover that he had just graduated with a degree in math and physics then Rickover, chuckled, and said “what a waste of time compared to my school”.
Enters ‘The Nuclear Era’.

The Alford daughters are as wonderful as they seem. Thanks Capt. Zeb.

Mr. Doug

Torvald Von Mansee · 08-08-09, 11:43 AM

R.I.P.

Admiral Von Gerlach · 08-08-09, 12:03 PM

I hope you men who are able to attend the memorial will give our respects and condolences to the family and the daughters, and represent all of us as an honour guard to a fine man, seaman, father, husband, and skipper, i am sorry we cant all come but this wondeful chance to share our sorrow and support is a precious example of the gifts of the modern age, an age that Captain Alford worked so hard to protect and allow us all to enjoy.

And I hope you girls and other family will keep in touch and come by and visit with us when you can. We are your shipmates of the SubSim community and will be here for you.

08-08-09, 12:36 AM	#196
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22,667 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	One of the marks of a good man is how many people mourn his passing. It looks as if he was rich in that regard. Rest in peace Capt Zeb. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

08-08-09, 12:39 AM	#197
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Looking at his career, pardon the language, but that's damn impressive. My condolences to his family and friends, may you find comfort in these troubling times. Gone now, but never forgotten. We'll make sure of that. May he rest in peace. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

08-08-09, 02:10 AM	#198
ichso Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Germany's oldest city alive Posts: 1,066 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	R.I.P. Zeb Alford __________________ My Subskins: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=164169

08-08-09, 03:14 AM	#199
Admiral Von Gerlach Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado and California Posts: 726 Downloads: 358 Uploads: 0	Katie, i am glad you liked the picture of the Golden Gate, it came to me as a symbol of your dad's times at sea and i figured you all had lived in California, either up there or San Deigo both having sub bases..i have lived in both and grew up myself out there too, and know that pattern of moves, having moved 24 times before i was 21 Peggy, that was a very touching tribute to your mom, Margaret and our hearts to out to you and to her and all that you describe. Life is not always easy but it is always precious, and it is clear that your parents gave you all a full cargo of love, care and the best of values which all are the foundations of character. If i could come i would but am recoving from a long series of operations...but your sharing with us and this chance to honour dad has uncovered in all of us i think a deep welling up of love and respect that we all feel, and we will be there in spirit for the serivce, and with you in the days, months and years ahead when you feel the void that your dad's passing has left...but remember he did not leave really, he is jost gone on ahead, under the stars that shine far out to sea....and he and what he is and what you love in him will be part of you always. HUgs to all of you girls and all your family. Thank you so much for sharing with us all, and we will be with you. Chris Gerlach aka Adm Von Gerlach __________________ Erlaubnis an Bord zu kommen.

08-08-09, 03:44 AM	#200
Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	Rest in peace Captain Zeb Alford. __________________ "I'm afraid there is no disguising the fact that King's obsession with the Pacific and the Battle of Washington cost us dear in the Battle of the Atlantic". Sir John Slessor GCB, DSO, MC, DL AOC-in-C Coastal Command RAF ___________________________________________

08-08-09, 03:58 AM	#201
Von Hinten Commander Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 466 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	Rest in peace skipper. __________________ Regardz, Von Hinten UC3 Nautilus' engineer for 45 minutes!

08-08-09, 05:20 AM	#202
RConch Captain Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 618 Downloads: 503 Uploads: 0	Another American hero has begun his final patrol. I offer my sincere condolences at this loss. Thank goodness our nation has such men. __________________ "Noch und Noch" Prowling the Nord Atlantik with GWX 3.0.

08-08-09, 06:50 AM	#203
patti VIP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso Posts: 28 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Patti As I was walking one of my puppies this morning at 5:30 am I thought of my Dad because there was a beautiful full moon and I remember that one of Dad's favorite time was when he was on the bridge of his sub and there was a full moon shining over the silent ocean. He also loved to come out to the SW desert and walk in the desert sands. He always found a great walking stick and I still have the last one he had from his last visit. There are so many great memories that I have and I know Dad is still watching over me as he has always done and I even bet that he has a full audience up in Heaven and he is telling some great Navy stories (just hope they have not heard them already-even though that did not matter at all to Dad). I hope I can meet alot of you at his memorial on August 21st. Navy Junior Patti signing off

08-08-09, 07:34 AM	#205
SquareSteelBar Sea Lord Join Date: May 2006 Location: U-73 Posts: 1,638 Downloads: 618 Uploads: 0	My condolences! Rest in peace, SquareSteelBar

08-08-09, 08:25 AM	#206
Hmuda Electrician's Mate Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 133 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	Like most of us here, I didn't know him, but he was a submariner. The necessary dedication and bravery alone deserves everyone's respect. May he rest in peace. __________________

08-08-09, 09:10 AM	#207
Rafael Captain Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rotterdam - The Netherlands Posts: 514 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 7	I received an e-mail from Neal @ subsim.com. I did not know Zeb Alford, but please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear father, husband and friend. May God bless you and your family during this time and always. Sincerely, Rafael R. Dahan Rotterdam - The Netherlands

08-08-09, 09:12 AM	#208
Mr Doug Bilge Rat Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Capt. Alfords son in law It is with the greatest respect that I have compiled your comments concerning my father in law. Capt. Zeb D. Alford, your fellow hero. A heart felt salute to you for your service to mankind, from whatever country or branch of service, Thank You. Some gave life or limb but all of you are the true hero’s that “offered” to give your life for peace and the freedoms we enjoy. You are the men and women of honor and patriotism. All of you that are dear friends of the water are true American Hero’s. Although you may have never known him, you are forever part of his legacy through your service to the world. He was NAVY and you are NAVY, you are all here shipmates of a kind. It is for the great things that all of you did to improve and add to the human experience that you can claim Capt. Alford as part of your life! We the Alford family thank you. Because of what you have done, you will forever be part of our love and respect. Look for “An Interview with Zeb D. Alford” April 2007 in The National Museum of The Pacific War, Center for Pacific War Studies, Fredericksburg, Texas some time after the museum reopens December 07, 2009. You’ll get to read when Zeb told Admiral Rickover that he had just graduated with a degree in math and physics then Rickover, chuckled, and said “what a waste of time compared to my school”. Enters ‘The Nuclear Era’. The Alford daughters are as wonderful as they seem. Thanks Capt. Zeb. Mr. Doug

08-08-09, 11:43 AM	#209
Torvald Von Mansee Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CA4528 Posts: 1,673 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	R.I.P. __________________ "You may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you" - Leon Trotsky

08-08-09, 12:03 PM	#210
Admiral Von Gerlach Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado and California Posts: 726 Downloads: 358 Uploads: 0	I hope you men who are able to attend the memorial will give our respects and condolences to the family and the daughters, and represent all of us as an honour guard to a fine man, seaman, father, husband, and skipper, i am sorry we cant all come but this wondeful chance to share our sorrow and support is a precious example of the gifts of the modern age, an age that Captain Alford worked so hard to protect and allow us all to enjoy. And I hope you girls and other family will keep in touch and come by and visit with us when you can. We are your shipmates of the SubSim community and will be here for you. __________________ Erlaubnis an Bord zu kommen.