My grandfather drove landing craft in the pacific on several invasions, went on to Captain a couple diferent ships before retiring a carreer Coast Guard office. 97 years old and has been healthy untill just recently and was hospice. He was sitting in his recliner looking out the window, lives on a bluff in Coo's bay overlooking the pacific. Hee started having trouble breathing, my mom took his hand and said "if you want to let go, its ok. But would you like some Irish Mist first. " My grandpa smiled, drank his shot, took one last breath and passed with dignity.
May he rest in peace, he has earned it.
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10-28-2011 07:55 PMP-4077 "The Swamp" S.B.Y.C. and Michigan medboat mothership
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10-28-2011 08:02 PMSorry to hear that Rob, but what a way to say goodbye.
We were just in Coos Bay this summer. I love the Oregon Coast. Did not know your Grandfather lived there....
May he rest in peace.
May he live pleasently in your memories until you meet him again....
Take Care Rob.......
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10-28-2011 08:12 PMI'm sorry for your loss Rob.
Thanks for sharing your mom's walk with him.... home.
RIP Skipper.
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10-28-2011 08:16 PMRIP....................
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10-28-2011 10:27 PMSorry for your loss
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10-29-2011 07:07 AMGreat life, and he went with dignity.
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10-29-2011 09:17 AMRIP.....my deepest toughts to u Rob !
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10-31-2011 04:27 PMRIP ...Sorry for your loss....
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10-31-2011 04:31 PMI'm sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and yours.
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10-31-2011 05:17 PMSorry to hear of your loss Rob.
I can only hope that when my time comes I can go out as he did.
RIP, and God bless you and your family."Keep the bottle on the bar Ira, I won't be long".
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10-31-2011 08:50 PMSounds like a great guy, all the best to you and your family.
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10-31-2011 09:01 PMSorry for your loss Rob. May he rest in peace.
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11-01-2011 07:14 AMRob, Is there any chance you have some favorite Coast Guard stories you could share?
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