Something to Honor a Veteran and Father

[shaintiques]

I just got back from Illinois. I flew up for a funeral. My buddy's Dad died who was also like a father to me. I practically lived at their house in college. When I got there and walked in the door his mom said, "my other son is finally here." His dad was a an Air Force vet and served our country for 30 years reaching the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. I got to speak at his funeral and he had a full Marine and Air Force Honor guard at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetary. It was a beautiful thing. During my visit my friend asked me if I would like something that was his to remember him by. His dad was a smoker so I asked if he had any lighters, thinking that was a fitting request his mom gave me a zippo that was engraved 'CHIEF WILLIS'. I was honored to get it. I'm sitting here now smoking a bowl in his honor feel free to do the same. He was a great man. Loved and respected by all and I loved him and will miss him.

 

[tobyducote]

Smoking one for you now..in his honor...here's to you Chief Master Sergeant!!

 

[tbradsim1]

To you Chief, Thank you for your service, A bowl before bed in your honor.

 

[petes03]

I'm dedicating this bowl of Escudo to him right now.
Edit; By the way, my great uncle passed away a few years ago. He was also retired Air Force, reaching the rank of Colonel.

 

[blueeyedogre]

God bless and be at peace Chief Master Sergeant. Officium tuum est

 

[ravkesef]

May fair winds and following sees guide you to your destination.

U. S. Navy (Ret)

 

[jeepnewbie]

I will smoke a bowl in his honor. God bless

 

[oldmannk]

I smoke to his honor. Active duty

 

[tuold]

That's a great memento to have and to help keep alive the memory of this man.

 

[psychpipes]

Wife is security forces in the AF right now. Here's to the service of a good citizen.