Very sad day: Capt. Zeb Alford passes away - Page 8

siber · 08-07-09, 03:40 AM

As a limey Brit, I think it's important to salute the service of those like Zeb not only to their own country, but also their service to the world, and the stability that they've brought to it. Without couragous people like him serving, acting as defenders of peace - long before I was even born - in a world that will so easily decend into chaos without vigilance; who knows what kind of world we would have?

"O, God, Thy sea is so great, and my boat is so small."
Plaque presented to President Kennedy by Vice Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, "Father of the Nuclear Navy."

Eaj13 · 08-07-09, 03:49 AM

thanks Neal

a great professional biography and a great man devoted to preserve naval memory
Those great persons from this generation we have less and less

rest in peace

Alex

Defiance · 08-07-09, 03:54 AM

You Will Be Missed

<S> Zeb

Rest in Peace

God Bless You

Admiral Von Gerlach · 08-07-09, 04:03 AM

I read with sadness of the passing of Capt Alford. A remarkable man, a consumate seaman, trusted and accomplished Captain, and I am sure, a fine shipmate to all who knew and loved him, as well as a beloved father and husband and freind. What a tribute to him as well, the posts by you four daughters, what finer tribute can a man have than to be loved by those he loved?

To go to sea, and to be at sea on a tour of duty, a voyage, one is far from home, far from port, and far out under the sky commanded only by one's compass, and the Lord of the Waters. Each time, one never knows what may come, yet men like Capt Alford have folowed that duty with cheer, strong hearts and the courage and compassion that character brings. Reading the tale of his career one can sense behind and between the words the immense dedication, attention and care given, and a life lived fully.

A life is like a voyage too, we are all of us far from the port that we were launched from, and none know when we may be called to make that final port of call. I had tears many times as i read these posts and thought of a life of duty and service and then folllowed by earnest and valiant additional work to help us all described here. I am only sorry i never will be able to meet this fine man. I am from a Naval family, and have been on two of Capt Alford's commands over past years, thought not I believe when he was in command. We are all here shipmates of a kind, and no better word describes the bonding and the fellowship that comes from service at sea and for shared goals and voyaging.

Fair winds, Captain, and though you have departed on your final voyage from us here, out there in that vast Ocean none of us may know yet, you are surely sharing your voyage with shipmates and loved ones both in spirit from here and who may have also passed on that journey as well.

I made a little picture of what i see as your final leave taking, a view I am sure you saw many times in the service.....and a wonderful last port of call to depart from...and to journey forth bearing so much love from those you leave behind your heart will be warmed forever and a day.

Salute

Loud_Silence · 08-07-09, 04:06 AM

Rest In Peace

Schroeder · 08-07-09, 04:08 AM

Sorry to hear that. May he rest in peace.

elanaiba · 08-07-09, 04:22 AM

Salute!

I met Capt. Alford only once, during Subsim Meet 2008. I read about what he did in life. He also helped us a lot during development of Silent Hunter IV through his conversations with Neal.

There's nothing like the kind of advice/feedback he provided.

Thank you for your service and your help, sir!

Dan Dimitrescu
The Silent Hunter team
Ubisoft Bucharest, Romania

AntEater · 08-07-09, 04:29 AM

Rest in Peace

={FH}=Paddy · 08-07-09, 04:41 AM

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam - Rest in peace.

tommyk · 08-07-09, 04:42 AM

Salute Zeb! Rest In Peace!

Catherine Barton · 08-07-09, 04:43 AM

Uncle Zeb was an amazing person. He had such a full life. He reared four wonderful daughters. He had a wife that loved him. He had an outstanding career in the Navy. He was admired and respected. My brothers and I appreciate all that he did for us. He would be there for you at weddings, funerals, good times and not so good times. You could tell him anything. He was open, accepting, intelligent. He came from good stock and was grateful to and for his family. He told me how much thought of his grandparents and parents. I remember once we were studying famous Mississippians in grade school and the teacher told the class about him. He lived life large. His daughters, wife, family, friends, co workers thought he was great. That says it all.

nelson · 08-07-09, 05:17 AM

Didn't know him but what an impressive career, hats off to him.
RIP ZEB.

Mush Martin · 08-07-09, 05:28 AM

A void isnt where your going, its what youve left behind.

Goodnight Skipper Sleep Well.

M.M.

Deamon · 08-07-09, 05:37 AM

This is actually the first time I hear something about this man but I see he was a fine and loved man. My condolence to his loving family, friends and Neal. How nice to see his daughters chime in here!

It is always special when one of this people dies. Not only a man died but a living link to gone eras died as well. This lets the loss weight even heavier.

I would have loved to meet some of this old legends.

Paajtor · 08-07-09, 05:41 AM

RIP

08-07-09, 03:40 AM	#106
siber Planesman Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salford, Manchester, UK Posts: 182 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	As a limey Brit, I think it's important to salute the service of those like Zeb not only to their own country, but also their service to the world, and the stability that they've brought to it. Without couragous people like him serving, acting as defenders of peace - long before I was even born - in a world that will so easily decend into chaos without vigilance; who knows what kind of world we would have? "O, God, Thy sea is so great, and my boat is so small." Plaque presented to President Kennedy by Vice Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, "Father of the Nuclear Navy." __________________ Using GWX 3.0 at 100% realism, OLC's 'Ubermod' & Torpdamagefinal

08-07-09, 03:49 AM	#107
Eaj13 Sailor man Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Spain Posts: 49 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	re thanks Neal a great professional biography and a great man devoted to preserve naval memory Those great persons from this generation we have less and less rest in peace Alex

08-07-09, 03:54 AM	#108
Defiance Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 908 Downloads: 672 Uploads: 0	You Will Be Missed <S> Zeb Rest in Peace God Bless You __________________ Have Fun Bye Def

08-07-09, 04:03 AM	#109
Admiral Von Gerlach Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado and California Posts: 726 Downloads: 358 Uploads: 0	I read with sadness of the passing of Capt Alford. A remarkable man, a consumate seaman, trusted and accomplished Captain, and I am sure, a fine shipmate to all who knew and loved him, as well as a beloved father and husband and freind. What a tribute to him as well, the posts by you four daughters, what finer tribute can a man have than to be loved by those he loved? To go to sea, and to be at sea on a tour of duty, a voyage, one is far from home, far from port, and far out under the sky commanded only by one's compass, and the Lord of the Waters. Each time, one never knows what may come, yet men like Capt Alford have folowed that duty with cheer, strong hearts and the courage and compassion that character brings. Reading the tale of his career one can sense behind and between the words the immense dedication, attention and care given, and a life lived fully. A life is like a voyage too, we are all of us far from the port that we were launched from, and none know when we may be called to make that final port of call. I had tears many times as i read these posts and thought of a life of duty and service and then folllowed by earnest and valiant additional work to help us all described here. I am only sorry i never will be able to meet this fine man. I am from a Naval family, and have been on two of Capt Alford's commands over past years, thought not I believe when he was in command. We are all here shipmates of a kind, and no better word describes the bonding and the fellowship that comes from service at sea and for shared goals and voyaging. Fair winds, Captain, and though you have departed on your final voyage from us here, out there in that vast Ocean none of us may know yet, you are surely sharing your voyage with shipmates and loved ones both in spirit from here and who may have also passed on that journey as well. I made a little picture of what i see as your final leave taking, a view I am sure you saw many times in the service.....and a wonderful last port of call to depart from...and to journey forth bearing so much love from those you leave behind your heart will be warmed forever and a day. Salute __________________ Erlaubnis an Bord zu kommen.

08-07-09, 04:08 AM	#111
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Sorry to hear that. May he rest in peace. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

08-07-09, 04:06 AM	#110
Loud_Silence Planesman Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 193 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rest In Peace

08-07-09, 04:22 AM	#112
elanaiba Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 1,058 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 3	Salute! I met Capt. Alford only once, during Subsim Meet 2008. I read about what he did in life. He also helped us a lot during development of Silent Hunter IV through his conversations with Neal. There's nothing like the kind of advice/feedback he provided. Thank you for your service and your help, sir! Dan Dimitrescu The Silent Hunter team Ubisoft Bucharest, Romania __________________ With strength I burn...

08-07-09, 04:29 AM	#113
AntEater Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 936 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rest in Peace __________________

08-07-09, 04:41 AM	#114
={FH}=Paddy Electrician's Mate Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dublin - Ireland - 53° 15′ 54.36″ N, 6° 6′ 49.32″ W Posts: 136 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam - Rest in peace. __________________ ={Draft beer not people}=

08-07-09, 04:42 AM	#115
tommyk Watch Officer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Near U-995 (Kiel, Germany) Posts: 337 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Salute Zeb! Rest In Peace! __________________ Gute Jagd und fette Beute!

08-07-09, 04:43 AM	#116
Catherine Barton VIP Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Uncle Zeb Uncle Zeb was an amazing person. He had such a full life. He reared four wonderful daughters. He had a wife that loved him. He had an outstanding career in the Navy. He was admired and respected. My brothers and I appreciate all that he did for us. He would be there for you at weddings, funerals, good times and not so good times. You could tell him anything. He was open, accepting, intelligent. He came from good stock and was grateful to and for his family. He told me how much thought of his grandparents and parents. I remember once we were studying famous Mississippians in grade school and the teacher told the class about him. He lived life large. His daughters, wife, family, friends, co workers thought he was great. That says it all.

08-07-09, 05:17 AM	#117
nelson Medic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 160 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	Didn't know him but what an impressive career, hats off to him. RIP ZEB.

08-07-09, 05:28 AM	#118
Mush Martin Eternal Patrol Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,398 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	A void isnt where your going, its what youve left behind. Goodnight Skipper Sleep Well. M.M. __________________ RIP Mush Tutorial

08-07-09, 05:37 AM	#119
Deamon Commodore Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 642 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	This is actually the first time I hear something about this man but I see he was a fine and loved man. My condolence to his loving family, friends and Neal. How nice to see his daughters chime in here! It is always special when one of this people dies. Not only a man died but a living link to gone eras died as well. This lets the loss weight even heavier. I would have loved to meet some of this old legends.

08-07-09, 05:41 AM	#120
Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,545 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	RIP __________________