One Less Fletcher Crewman!

Jrock83

Member since
September 2017

One Less Fletcher Crewman!

Posted by Jrock83 on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 8:14 PM

This past Saturday March 2 2019, my grandpa passed away at the age of 97. He died of a hernia that blocked his bowel movement and failing kidneys. He served in the Navy on the USS Jenkins DD-447 from about 42'-45'. He survived a couple air attacks in the Pacific theatre. He was an old school guy who did everything himself and was married to my grandma for 75 years and raised 3 kids and worked at the same small company for 56 years and lived in the same 1st house he and my grandma bought in 1956. I built a 1/700 scale Fletcher class destroyer for him a few years ago and he was like a 10 year old kid at Christmas when I presented it to him. He is one of the reasons I got into modelling for the love of history and building things. He will get an honorary military burial next week at Arlington cemetery in Riverside,CA. Just thought I would share.

-Jason

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 8:55 PM

Sorry for your loss Jason. Glad you got to make and present the model to him before he passed. Know that he is at peace now and will rest with his fellow servicemen in a place of honor.

Jim Captain

Main WIP:

On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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gregbale

Member since
March 2003
From: Towson MD

Posted by gregbale on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 9:20 PM

They're not called 'the Greatest Generation' for nothing. Condolences for your loss...and a salute of gratitude to a fine gentleman, his life and his service.

Greg

George Lewis:

"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."

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Rambo

Member since
August 2012
From: Parker City, IN.

Posted by Rambo on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 9:39 PM

Sorry for your loss Jason.

Clint

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Jrock83

Member since
September 2017

Posted by Jrock83 on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 12:05 PM

Thanks for the condolences guys, means alot.

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hogfanfs

Member since
May 2013
From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho

Posted by hogfanfs on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 12:24 PM

I'm sorry for your loss, Jason.

Bruce

On the bench: 1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

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Tanker - Builder

Member since
June 2014
From: New Braunfels , Texas

Posted by Tanker - Builder on Thursday, March 7, 2019 7:02 AM

Jason;

Remember him thus .He Answered the call , He Served Proudly and Honorably . He is another of the "Greatest Generation "Answering the call to a higher duty station ,may he rest in eternal PEACE , I Salute Him With a proper " Gunny " salute . He earned it ! T.B.