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donaldbyers
11/4/2009 12:18:08 PM | If you would like to write anything under this topic/thread which would be then formated and printed out for the family for the memorial service on Sunday please do so.
Don Byers
Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.
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donaldbyers
11/4/2009 12:24:48 PM | Donald Byers wrote:
I first had contact with George about 12 years ago when he answered a request about my uncle who served in the 613th Bomber Squadron. My first reunion was in 2000 where I met him and was able to observe him and others who had a passion with the 401st Bombardment Group and I was surely impressed of such dedication. Following reunions just confirmed my understanding of dedication to a cause with my election to the Board of Directors in 2006 and recently to Group Historian. George has showed us all how to remember and he will be missed by us all. My thoughts and prayers to the family of such a man.
Condolences
Don Byers
Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.
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win-win
11/6/2009 11:31:56 AM | Thanks for everything, George. And say hello to 'Rainbow' for us when you see him.
Before 401st Association membership was opened-up, George, 'Mr. Security', generously and graciously allowed me to 'stowaway' and attend (some open functions at) a 401st Reunion. I had 'bugged' him, for some time prior, for (any) info about my 613Sq Uncle and his 'Nelson' Crew (KIA), and he patiently responded...He always responded. With official NPRC records destroyed, George became my 'resource guru' until the Internet exploded on the scene (much to George's relief, probably), but if 'stuck', ask George still worked...in 2009.
Regretfully, he'll miss the Sevannah Reunion 'in-body', but I'm positive we'll see him there 'in-spirit'.
The question remaining for us mortals left behind is: What 10-folks are going to work together to do...what he did?
The Navy's signal salute for this is 'Bravo Zulu': Well done, George, well done.
Thanks again,
Win & Nancy Bryson
for the 613Sq Nelson Crew
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Jackie Sharp Sheflin
11/6/2009 4:54:29 PM | To George's family;
He was a very special man and he will be missed by so many people whose lives he touched. Please know our hearts and prayers are with each of you at this time. May all the wonderful memories of George help you at this time and in the future.
He will be greatly missed by so many.
Jackie Sheflin
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