Very sad day: Capt. Zeb Alford passes away - Page 21

liljoentx · 08-14-09, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Catherine Barton

Uncle Zeb was an encourager..............Thank you, Uncle Zeb, for all you did for me.

What a poignant and loving story, Catherine!

It certainly shows how caring about others is what it is all about.

As submariners, we all profoundly learned that cooperation rather than competition is the key!

God Bless all of you family, friends and Shipmates of Capt. Zeb,

Lil'Joe in Texas

patti · 08-14-09, 10:24 AM

I have another funny story or rather now it seems funny.
I can remember when I was in the 6th grade and we lived in Groton CT and Dad had just come back from a long cruise ( I think under the North Pole but not 100% sure). He had a tape of sonar blips of whales etc and I took it to show and tell (well maybe it wasn't 6th grade after all) but I was so proud of that sound and told everyone that my Dad was on the sub that made that sound. Thinking back now that would have been pretty boring if you were not in the Navy but since Groton was a huge Navy site I am sure they thought it was great-almost as good as when I played the accordion for them!

I also remember a car trip across the United States from CA to CT and we were driving through the desert and Dad had bought a window ac for the car and it collected alot of water that you had to flush out every now and then by pulling a string.
Well I guess he was pretty mischievous becasue Mom was asleep in her seat by the AC and he asked one of us to pull the string that let the water out and it landed right in her face. I am not sure how much trouble we got in becasue we said "Dad made us do it". I guess we had to be entertained some way, it was a long long trip.

Carotio · 08-14-09, 12:48 PM

I don't know if this is okay, but I have made this little memory image. In a hurry to speak the truth, since I don't have much time left, before I go for holiday. But we had a discussion whether to make a tribute mod for SH4, and well, this is sofar all I could come up with due to lack of time.
The image size has been reduced to 800*640 for the forum.
For the original size, click here
I hope you like it.

Jail · 08-14-09, 01:48 PM

I never know what to write when something like this happens. Reading these post I can only give my humble respect and thoughts to his family.May he rest in peace.

Admiral Von Gerlach · 08-14-09, 02:05 PM

Carotio, that is a lovely picture.

Patti, those are great stories, it is the "real life" events that create our personal landscape, and those tihngs are so nice to hear about, it makes your father and your life with him and your family connections to his career and work come alive for all of us. Many do not realize that that connection of the heart to those ashore keeps those afloat strong and going forward esp when things are tough.

Re the sonar, that is a great story to hear for two reasons, my father in law was one of the men who did the pioneer research in to sound speed theory and sonar that allowed the development of modern submarine sonar technology, and he used to tell many stories himself about the "biologicals" ie whales and other sea life that make sounds...for they helped him study and learn how to use that science to apply to the research that led to improvments and application to submarine sonar. That was a great story to hear.

Hope eveyone is squared away and having a great day!

patti · 08-14-09, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Admiral Von Gerlach

Carotio, that is a lovely picture.

Patti, those are great stories, it is the "real life" events that create our personal landscape, and those things are so nice to hear about, it makes your father and your life with him and your family connections to his career and work come alive for all of us. Many do not realize that that connection of the heart to those ashore keeps those afloat strong and going forward esp when things are tough.

Re the sonar, that is a great story to hear for two reasons, my father in law was one of the men who did the pioneer research in to sound speed theory and sonar that allowed the development of modern submarine sonar technology, and he used to tell many stories himself about the "biologicals" ie whales and other sea life that make sounds...for they helped him study and learn how to use that science to apply to the research that led to improvements and application to submarine sonar. That was a great story to hear.

Hope everyone is squared away and having a great day!

It was great to hear from you and to know that your father in law had so much to do with the sonar. What an amazing man he is too. We are doing alot better as I said in another post it is so great to read all these posts about Dad and there are some things that I have learned from reading these posts and on a down day they really pick me up. Your work is great

patti · 08-14-09, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Carotio

I don't know if this is okay, but I have made this little memory image. In a hurry to speak the truth, since I don't have much time left, before I go for holiday. But we had a discussion whether to make a tribute mod for SH4, and well, this is sofar all I could come up with due to lack of time.
The image size has been reduced to 800*640 for the forum.
For the original size, click here
I hope you like it.

This is beautiful and thank you so much, I love the modern look of it too.

Patti (daughter #1)

Iceman · 08-15-09, 01:11 AM

I am sorry to hear of the loss of such a great submariner...Rest in Peace.

yamato9 · 08-15-09, 02:43 PM

Rest in Peace Captain Zeb.

coronas · 08-16-09, 05:06 AM

Rest in Peace Sir.

Admiral Von Gerlach · 08-16-09, 12:52 PM

I hope you daughers and all the family are having a blessed and peaceful Sunday, thinking of you all and your dad today, and sending prayers and best widshes for hearts ease and peace today and every day.

God Bless

patti · 08-16-09, 01:12 PM

neal,
can you call me at ********* or email me at dpolivas@swbell.net. I thought I had your email but I don't seem to and I wanted to ask you something.
thanks.

patti

peggy · 08-16-09, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Admiral Von Gerlach

I hope you daughers and all the family are having a blessed and peaceful Sunday, thinking of you all and your dad today, and sending prayers and best widshes for hearts ease and peace today and every day.

God Bless

Admiral,

Thank you so much for your continuing kindness. I went to my wonderful church today and just sang my heart out to Dad during our worship. Today was a bit tough for me, but the half pound of M&M's that I inhaled really helped.

Blessings to you,

Peggy

Admiral Von Gerlach · 08-16-09, 08:28 PM

Peggy Singing AND chocolate both help at times of testing, ...... i know 'cuase they both have helped me too

hugs to you all, and hang in there, ....maintaining course and speed under challenging times is a rough task but you have God at your side and angels on your shoulder..... and we are all with you, and all the familiy and freinds of the Captain.

Carry on.

Onkel Neal · 08-16-09, 10:07 PM

Joan sent some pictures of their wedding day, added to the first post.

Link to first post

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08-14-09, 10:24 AM	#302
patti VIP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso Posts: 28 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Patti I have another funny story or rather now it seems funny. I can remember when I was in the 6th grade and we lived in Groton CT and Dad had just come back from a long cruise ( I think under the North Pole but not 100% sure). He had a tape of sonar blips of whales etc and I took it to show and tell (well maybe it wasn't 6th grade after all) but I was so proud of that sound and told everyone that my Dad was on the sub that made that sound. Thinking back now that would have been pretty boring if you were not in the Navy but since Groton was a huge Navy site I am sure they thought it was great-almost as good as when I played the accordion for them! I also remember a car trip across the United States from CA to CT and we were driving through the desert and Dad had bought a window ac for the car and it collected alot of water that you had to flush out every now and then by pulling a string. Well I guess he was pretty mischievous becasue Mom was asleep in her seat by the AC and he asked one of us to pull the string that let the water out and it landed right in her face. I am not sure how much trouble we got in becasue we said "Dad made us do it". I guess we had to be entertained some way, it was a long long trip.

08-14-09, 12:48 PM	#303
Carotio Mr. Bad Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aabenraa, Denmark Posts: 1,488 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	I don't know if this is okay, but I have made this little memory image. In a hurry to speak the truth, since I don't have much time left, before I go for holiday. But we had a discussion whether to make a tribute mod for SH4, and well, this is sofar all I could come up with due to lack of time. The image size has been reduced to 800*640 for the forum. For the original size, click here I hope you like it. __________________ Download my mods from SHMF Follow my photography here taler dansk, speak English, spreche Deutsch, parle français, forstår svenska/norsk, comprendo castellano

08-14-09, 01:48 PM	#304
Jail A-ganger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: No(r)way Posts: 74 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	I never know what to write when something like this happens. Reading these post I can only give my humble respect and thoughts to his family.May he rest in peace. __________________ Don't let them see you come

08-14-09, 02:05 PM	#305
Admiral Von Gerlach Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado and California Posts: 726 Downloads: 358 Uploads: 0	Carotio, that is a lovely picture. Patti, those are great stories, it is the "real life" events that create our personal landscape, and those tihngs are so nice to hear about, it makes your father and your life with him and your family connections to his career and work come alive for all of us. Many do not realize that that connection of the heart to those ashore keeps those afloat strong and going forward esp when things are tough. Re the sonar, that is a great story to hear for two reasons, my father in law was one of the men who did the pioneer research in to sound speed theory and sonar that allowed the development of modern submarine sonar technology, and he used to tell many stories himself about the "biologicals" ie whales and other sea life that make sounds...for they helped him study and learn how to use that science to apply to the research that led to improvments and application to submarine sonar. That was a great story to hear. Hope eveyone is squared away and having a great day! __________________ Erlaubnis an Bord zu kommen.

08-16-09, 05:06 AM	#310
coronas Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asturias, España Posts: 1,168 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Rest in Peace Sir. __________________

08-15-09, 01:11 AM	#308
Iceman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mesa AZ, Arizona, USA Posts: 1,253 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I am sorry to hear of the loss of such a great submariner...Rest in Peace.

08-15-09, 02:43 PM	#309
yamato9 Lieutenant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sisak, Croatia Posts: 265 Downloads: 118 Uploads: 0	Rest in Peace Captain Zeb.

08-16-09, 12:52 PM	#311
Admiral Von Gerlach Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado and California Posts: 726 Downloads: 358 Uploads: 0	I hope you daughers and all the family are having a blessed and peaceful Sunday, thinking of you all and your dad today, and sending prayers and best widshes for hearts ease and peace today and every day. God Bless __________________ Erlaubnis an Bord zu kommen.

08-16-09, 01:12 PM	#312
patti VIP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso Posts: 28 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	patti neal, can you call me at ********* or email me at dpolivas@swbell.net. I thought I had your email but I don't seem to and I wanted to ask you something. thanks. patti Last edited by Onkel Neal; 08-16-09 at 10:06 PM. Reason: Call made

08-16-09, 08:28 PM	#314
Admiral Von Gerlach Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado and California Posts: 726 Downloads: 358 Uploads: 0	Peggy Singing AND chocolate both help at times of testing, ...... i know 'cuase they both have helped me too hugs to you all, and hang in there, ....maintaining course and speed under challenging times is a rough task but you have God at your side and angels on your shoulder..... and we are all with you, and all the familiy and freinds of the Captain. Carry on. __________________ Erlaubnis an Bord zu kommen.

08-16-09, 10:07 PM	#315
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