Very sad day: Capt. Zeb Alford passes away - Page 17

Task Force · 08-09-09, 03:12 PM

rest in peace Captian Alfod...

Graf Paper · 08-09-09, 03:50 PM

Almighty God,

I pray for those who knew and loved Zeb Alford, and those whom he loved in turn.
Give them strength and comfort, assuage their grief with your Holy Spirit and succor their hearts with Your love.
Lift up their eyes to Heaven, O Lord, and raise their spirits in the knowledge that this man is now in Your glory, awaiting them and looking toward the day when they shall be reunited for all eternity.
Give unto them the peace that comes with understanding, Holy Father, that Zeb has not truly died but now resides by Your right hand alongside our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, biding a short time until the Resurrection.
May Your love and blessings be upon them all and their memory of Zeb will bring many cherished joys to heart, that they may know he lives on within the lives he touched and in Your Kingdom.

Amen

I offer this prayer in the sincere hope you will indeed be comforted in your loss. It took me some days to bring myself to write this. The loss of my own dad is still too recent. My Dad was my best friend, like I'm sure Zeb was to his own children.

There is one great realization that has brought me solace and I hope it will do the same for you...
As a Christian, there really is no such thing as death. When you think of the one you have lost, it's not so much a matter of "Goodbye." as it is "See you later!".

He's just gone ahead to Home while the rest of us must stay behind a little longer because God has need of us here, to share that love given to us by people such as my dad and Zeb Alford. Give it freely and to everyone, from the highest Admiral to the lowest fisherman.

patti · 08-09-09, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graf Paper

Almighty God,

I pray for those who knew and loved Zeb Alford, and those whom he loved in turn.
Give them strength and comfort, assuage their grief with your Holy Spirit and succor their hearts with Your love.
Lift up their eyes to Heaven, O Lord, and raise their spirits in the knowledge that this man is now in Your glory, awaiting them and looking toward the day when they shall be reunited for all eternity.
Give unto them the peace that comes with understanding, Holy Father, that Zeb has not truly died but now resides by Your right hand alongside our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, biding a short time until the Resurrection.
May Your love and blessings be upon them all and their memory of Zeb will bring many cherished joys to heart, that they may know he lives on within the lives he touched and in Your Kingdom.

Amen

I offer this prayer in the sincere hope you will indeed be comforted in your loss. It took me some days to bring myself to write this. The loss of my own dad is still too recent. My Dad was my best friend, like I'm sure Zeb was to his own children.

There is one great realization that has brought me solace and I hope it will do the same for you...
As a Christian, there really is no such thing as death. When you think of the one you have lost, it's not so much a matter of "Goodbye." as it is "See you later!".

He's just gone ahead to Home while the rest of us must stay behind a little longer because God has need of us here, to share that love given to us by people such as my dad and Zeb Alford. Give it freely and to everyone, from the highest Admiral to the lowest fisherman.

What a beautiful prayer and I really appreciate those thoughts and I could not agree with you more. Dad is there waiting for all of us with open arms and is in a much better place .

JeffM · 08-09-09, 08:07 PM

I met Catp. Zeb while helping with the Cavalla restoration. When the CHF was founded, there were some bad feelings amongst some of the initial volunteers, but Zeb kept a steady hand and never turned anyone away who wanted to help. The first few months were pretty lean with little funding, but Zeb went out and almost singlehandedly raised over $150,000 during the first year. Over time, he was directly responsible for over $500,000 in funds raised and who knows how much indirectly. I always enjoyed my time spent with Zeb and he truly loved Submarines and Submariners. His passing is a loss - I salute him. Jeff Morris

spork542 · 08-10-09, 10:24 AM

Rest in peace.

Red Devil · 08-10-09, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffM

I met Catp. Zeb while helping with the Cavalla restoration. When the CHF was founded, there were some bad feelings amongst some of the initial volunteers, but Zeb kept a steady hand and never turned anyone away who wanted to help. The first few months were pretty lean with little funding, but Zeb went out and almost singlehandedly raised over $150,000 during the first year. Over time, he was directly responsible for over $500,000 in funds raised and who knows how much indirectly. I always enjoyed my time spent with Zeb and he truly loved Submarines and Submariners. His passing is a loss - I salute him. Jeff Morris

Can someone do me a career obit on him please, I want to place it in my own US subs section on my main site. send either in here, or via pm.

Baby Katie · 08-10-09, 12:08 PM

To all the men and women (a few) who have posted about our Dad- it is just an amazing tribute to the senior men who are leaving this earth and taking so much history with them. I always bugged Dad to write a book. Does anyone know if he did? I want to thank GRAF PAPER for your spiritual prayer. It meant so much to me being a strong believer in Christ.
To Admiral Von Gerlach- I loved the message to sent to Neal with your Angel artwork. They were exquisite; as have been all your supporting words to his girls. To John Wertz- Your email and story about Dad's humor and working with him reminds me so much of how he was.
My gratitude is coming to you all.

Baby Katie

Fubar2Niner · 08-10-09, 01:49 PM

My sincere condolences to the family of Capt. Zeb. A person who was so obviously kind, courageous and honorable. I never knew you, but after reading the posts, I know a little about you.

R.I.P Captain

Best wishes to all Cap's family.

Fubar2Niner

Officerpuppy · 08-10-09, 01:58 PM

I can't say I knew him, but from reading his bio in the first post, he has lived a facinating life and championed the restoration of the USS Cavalla which otherwise might of been sent to rust away at a dry dock or turned to scrap; truly a noble cause.

My condolences to his friends and family.

rasmus1896 · 08-10-09, 02:51 PM

Rest in Peace...

Cezbor · 08-10-09, 04:07 PM

Rest in peace Captain.

Onkel Neal · 08-10-09, 04:23 PM

Patti, I've added the pictures you asked about. Joe Shook forwarded them my way.

Neal

Carotio · 08-10-09, 04:33 PM

This little project may be of your interest:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=154718

A tribute mod for SH4.
If any of you would like to help make it out, please post in that thread what you do best.
A video creator would be nice...

If I have 12 good pictures (good resolution) to work on, I would like to handle that, or help with it.

I-25 · 08-10-09, 04:57 PM

R. I. P. Zeb

you'll be missed

patti · 08-10-09, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Patti, I've added the pictures you asked about. Joe Shook forwarded them my way.

Neal

Where were they added so that I can see them, thank you so much

08-09-09, 03:12 PM	#241
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	rest in peace Captian Alfod... __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

08-09-09, 03:50 PM	#242
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	Almighty God, I pray for those who knew and loved Zeb Alford, and those whom he loved in turn. Give them strength and comfort, assuage their grief with your Holy Spirit and succor their hearts with Your love. Lift up their eyes to Heaven, O Lord, and raise their spirits in the knowledge that this man is now in Your glory, awaiting them and looking toward the day when they shall be reunited for all eternity. Give unto them the peace that comes with understanding, Holy Father, that Zeb has not truly died but now resides by Your right hand alongside our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, biding a short time until the Resurrection. May Your love and blessings be upon them all and their memory of Zeb will bring many cherished joys to heart, that they may know he lives on within the lives he touched and in Your Kingdom. Amen I offer this prayer in the sincere hope you will indeed be comforted in your loss. It took me some days to bring myself to write this. The loss of my own dad is still too recent. My Dad was my best friend, like I'm sure Zeb was to his own children. There is one great realization that has brought me solace and I hope it will do the same for you... As a Christian, there really is no such thing as death. When you think of the one you have lost, it's not so much a matter of "Goodbye." as it is "See you later!". He's just gone ahead to Home while the rest of us must stay behind a little longer because God has need of us here, to share that love given to us by people such as my dad and Zeb Alford. Give it freely and to everyone, from the highest Admiral to the lowest fisherman. __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

08-09-09, 08:07 PM	#244
JeffM SubVet Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	All Who Knew Capt. Zeb I met Catp. Zeb while helping with the Cavalla restoration. When the CHF was founded, there were some bad feelings amongst some of the initial volunteers, but Zeb kept a steady hand and never turned anyone away who wanted to help. The first few months were pretty lean with little funding, but Zeb went out and almost singlehandedly raised over $150,000 during the first year. Over time, he was directly responsible for over $500,000 in funds raised and who knows how much indirectly. I always enjoyed my time spent with Zeb and he truly loved Submarines and Submariners. His passing is a loss - I salute him. Jeff Morris

08-10-09, 10:24 AM	#245
spork542 Chief Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 328 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Rest in peace. __________________

08-10-09, 12:08 PM	#247
Baby Katie VIP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 12 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Amazing Comrades To all the men and women (a few) who have posted about our Dad- it is just an amazing tribute to the senior men who are leaving this earth and taking so much history with them. I always bugged Dad to write a book. Does anyone know if he did? I want to thank GRAF PAPER for your spiritual prayer. It meant so much to me being a strong believer in Christ. To Admiral Von Gerlach- I loved the message to sent to Neal with your Angel artwork. They were exquisite; as have been all your supporting words to his girls. To John Wertz- Your email and story about Dad's humor and working with him reminds me so much of how he was. My gratitude is coming to you all. Baby Katie

08-10-09, 01:49 PM	#248
Fubar2Niner Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London. UK Posts: 4,139 Downloads: 275 Uploads: 0	My sincere condolences to the family of Capt. Zeb. A person who was so obviously kind, courageous and honorable. I never knew you, but after reading the posts, I know a little about you. R.I.P Captain Best wishes to all Cap's family. Fubar2Niner

08-10-09, 01:58 PM	#249
Officerpuppy Engineer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 213 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I can't say I knew him, but from reading his bio in the first post, he has lived a facinating life and championed the restoration of the USS Cavalla which otherwise might of been sent to rust away at a dry dock or turned to scrap; truly a noble cause. My condolences to his friends and family.

08-10-09, 02:51 PM	#250
rasmus1896 Sparky Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Eesti Estonia Posts: 153 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Rest in Peace... __________________ Grey Wolf in Atlantic

08-10-09, 04:07 PM	#251
Cezbor 中国水兵 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bia³ystok, Polska Posts: 272 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Rest in peace Captain. __________________ "U-106" No one will be forgotten...

08-10-09, 04:23 PM	#252
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,289 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Patti, I've added the pictures you asked about. Joe Shook forwarded them my way. Neal __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

08-10-09, 04:33 PM	#253
Carotio Mr. Bad Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aabenraa, Denmark Posts: 1,488 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	This little project may be of your interest: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=154718 A tribute mod for SH4. If any of you would like to help make it out, please post in that thread what you do best. A video creator would be nice... If I have 12 good pictures (good resolution) to work on, I would like to handle that, or help with it. __________________ Download my mods from SHMF Follow my photography here taler dansk, speak English, spreche Deutsch, parle français, forstår svenska/norsk, comprendo castellano

08-10-09, 04:57 PM	#254
I-25 Commodore Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Baden-Würtemberg, Germany Posts: 628 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	R. I. P. Zeb you'll be missed