07-25-2008, 14:13
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
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USAF (Ret) Tommy Hayes
Just got word my great uncle Tommy Hayes passed away quietly last night.
Tommy was with the 357th Fighter Squadron in World War Two.
Here is a story: http://http://www.starduststudios.com/Boulevards_of_Paris.htm
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07-25-2008, 14:14
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Bill,
My condolences to you and the family,, RIP
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07-25-2008, 14:23
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I'm very sorry for your loss, Bill. I will keep your family in my prayers.
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07-25-2008, 16:57
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Sorry for your loss Bill.... (I also had an uncle that served with a WWII bomb wing.)
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07-25-2008, 17:21
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Sorry for your loss Bill, Thoughts and Prayers Out!!
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07-25-2008, 17:22
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RIP, General.
Thanks for your service.
http://www.cebudanderson.com/firstsu...ightbombin.htm
BG Hayes flew out of New Guinea in the Pacific in P-39s and P-40s before transitioning to P-51s en route to Europe. He was shot down once by a Zero over Java, flew 143 combat missions, and had 10.5 confirmed kills (2 Japs, 8.5 Nazis) and a probable. That makes him a double ace. He retired in 1970. Well done, Sir.
TR
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07-25-2008, 17:34
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Rest In Peace BG Hayes! Thank you for your service!
Sorry for your loss Bill. Prayers out.
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07-26-2008, 08:41
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In pace requiescat Sir.
My condolences to you and your family Bill.
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07-28-2008, 20:34
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Sorry for your families loss Bill. My families prayers are with you.
God Bless!
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07-28-2008, 22:07
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You must have been very proud of him Bill. Sorry for your loss. What a tremendous American hero.
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07-30-2008, 08:42
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RIP, Sir.
My sincere condolences for your loss, Mr. Harsey.
Rob
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07-30-2008, 09:35
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RIP
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