Very sad day: Capt. Zeb Alford passes away - Page 6

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

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

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.

mr chris · 08-08-09, 01:13 PM

My thoughts and payers are with his family.
May he Rest In Peace

Kloef · 08-08-09, 01:15 PM

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..

patti · 08-08-09, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Admiral Von Gerlach

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.

I love the sub pictures, I can almost see my Dad Zeb on watch and he loved to moon on the ocean. Thank you so much for that pictures and kind words. I am the #1 daughter (that sounds a whole lot better than the oldest one!) Patti

Baby Katie · 08-08-09, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patti

I love the sub pictures, I can almost see my Dad Zeb on watch and he loved to moon on the ocean. Thank you so much for that pictures and kind words. I am the #1 daughter (that sounds a whole lot better than the oldest one!) Patti

Hate to correct #1 (oldest daughter) but she said Dad liked to "Moon on the Ocean" Is that shoot the moon - I am sure lots of sailors did that but not Zeb - He did tell us some stories that went on in the subs for 6 months out at sea that would make "Shootin' the Moon" seem mild

Baby Katie (#4 daughter)

Carotio · 08-08-09, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hmuda

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.

Couldn't have said it more precisely.

R.I.P.

USS Sea Tiger · 08-09-09, 05:36 AM

Sad to hear the news. This gentleman llived through a revolutonary time in Submarine tech. What we out here just dream and read on, he was there, and developed.
Another library has burned down,..

fair winds and following seas Capt. Zeb

patti · 08-09-09, 08:39 AM

This goes out to Joan (my Dad's Wife)- I know you have a very heavy heart right now and I hope that all these posts are helping you to heal a little bit. They are very comforting to me to read all the great remarks about Dad and I know they will be to you too.

Joan you were with Dad for over 25 years and I want to thank you for that and for all the happiness you brought to Dad. I have fond memories of our sailing trip(your first trip on the seas-do you remember the award you got on award night? I love all the Thanksgiving trips you all made and we had a great time one Christmas at your home in Houston- we will be going over many memories in the next few weeks and I am sure at the memorial. Be strong and save all the good memories of Dad.

Patti

Mittelwaechter · 08-09-09, 08:49 AM

We're all just travellers between eternities.

Fair winds and following seas Capt. Zeb!

Skybird · 08-09-09, 09:08 AM

Neal,

don't be sad for too long that he is no more - be thankful that you knew this your friend at all.

Best wishes,
Sky

08-08-09, 06:50 AM	#2
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, 08:25 AM	#3
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, 09:12 AM	#5
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, 12:03 PM	#6
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.

08-08-09, 01:13 PM	#7
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	My thoughts and payers are with his family. May he Rest In Peace __________________

08-08-09, 05:20 AM	#1
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, 09:10 AM	#4
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, 01:15 PM	#8
Kloef Weps Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 360 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	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.. __________________ http://www.dutchsubmarines.com/ Last edited by Kloef; 08-08-09 at 01:29 PM.

08-09-09, 05:36 AM	#12
USS Sea Tiger XO Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 425 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	fair winds and following Seas Capt. Zeb Sad to hear the news. This gentleman llived through a revolutonary time in Submarine tech. What we out here just dream and read on, he was there, and developed. Another library has burned down,.. fair winds and following seas Capt. Zeb

08-09-09, 08:39 AM	#13
patti VIP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso Posts: 28 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Patti This goes out to Joan (my Dad's Wife)- I know you have a very heavy heart right now and I hope that all these posts are helping you to heal a little bit. They are very comforting to me to read all the great remarks about Dad and I know they will be to you too. Joan you were with Dad for over 25 years and I want to thank you for that and for all the happiness you brought to Dad. I have fond memories of our sailing trip(your first trip on the seas-do you remember the award you got on award night? I love all the Thanksgiving trips you all made and we had a great time one Christmas at your home in Houston- we will be going over many memories in the next few weeks and I am sure at the memorial. Be strong and save all the good memories of Dad. Patti

08-09-09, 08:49 AM	#14
Mittelwaechter The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	We're all just travellers between eternities. Fair winds and following seas Capt. Zeb! __________________ 10 happy wolves rear 90 blinded, ensnared sheep. 90 happy sheep banish the wolves. Arrest the 1% - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ6hg1oNeGE

08-09-09, 09:08 AM	#15
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,582 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Neal, don't be sad for too long that he is no more - be thankful that you knew this your friend at all. Best wishes, Sky Last edited by Onkel Neal; 08-09-09 at 10:42 AM.