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Jeffex · 7 March 2013, 09:37 PM

My condolences to you and your family.

Flyjet601 · 7 March 2013, 09:53 PM

My condolences to you and your Family

gpfps · 7 March 2013, 10:22 PM

I just read the posts with a tear in my eye. I can't express into words what your posts mean to me.After serving 3 yearson the Bunker Hill my dad came home and started his tool and die shop.He worked his but off for us. He did this for us,the family. Sent 3 sons to collage paid by my dad. So for him to buy a rolex was a big big deal. He was born in 1922 and as kid lived through the great depression. He was a saver not a spender because of it. In 6th grade his parents took him out of school and put him in Henry Ford Trade school that Henry Ford started for kids to learn a trade. They got 10 cent a day for attending that's why my grand parents did it for. They needed the money. My dad said he never had childhood ,but never complained. The greatest generation no question . So Thank you so, so much. George

Runnin' Rebel · 7 March 2013, 10:43 PM

George
Prayers sent to you and your family. I lost my hero last October, a war hero. Miss him everyday, he was a great father and grandfather. Remember the good times, that's what I do and gets me through some tough days once in a while.
I hope that am half of a father to my daughter that he was to myself and my brothers
Continue your life with him in spirt, I'm sure he would want this.

seabreeze · 7 March 2013, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpfps

My dad died yesterday he was 90 yoa . He was in ww2 serving in U.S navy on the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill. He told me that some pilots on the ship were waring rolexes which he never herd about before. He had a very high regard for the pilots for the skill and bravery .My dad was in the engine room because his trade was a tool and die maker. He told him self one day I'm going to get one of those watches. It took him 30 years but he bought a Yg DD that he loved had it on for the next 30 years never leaving his wrist. He gave to me it last fathers day. Miss you dad you were the best! Your son George

thats a wonderful story ..condolences

ocwatching · 8 March 2013, 12:07 AM

Condolences to your family.
What a garage heirloom!

00pumpkin · 8 March 2013, 12:10 AM

So sorry for your loss. Sounds like a great man.

Ksail101 · 8 March 2013, 12:13 AM

New to forum first post. Sorry for your loss. Is this what makes these watches so special. Yours is more than just a time keeping piece. It's part of your history and father.

amvd · 8 March 2013, 06:52 AM

So sorry for your loss.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

mjclark32 · 8 March 2013, 07:37 AM

My sincere condolences

Trouble15 · 8 March 2013, 07:38 AM

My condolences to you and your family.

boogiebot · 8 March 2013, 10:51 AM

sorry to hear about your dad passing.

oneillba · 8 March 2013, 11:48 AM

My sincerest condolences. Wear his watch in good health.

linesiders · 8 March 2013, 12:23 PM

Very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. 90 years young.

BZ to your dad

- he is with some of his buddies now.

MY-WATCH · 8 March 2013, 01:59 PM

My sincerest condolences

Actsulb · 8 March 2013, 03:58 PM

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Submarino · 9 March 2013, 01:19 AM

My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

Bomilcar · 9 March 2013, 02:03 AM

Bravo Zulu to your Dad and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

jrgougeon · 9 March 2013, 05:19 AM

My most sincere condolences to you and your family.

Furbo · 9 March 2013, 07:46 AM

My condolences to you and yours.

dingleberry · 9 March 2013, 08:02 AM

Sorry my friend, I try to remind myself every day to live life to the fullest and to remember these things we will all have to go through someday, sometimes the concept in of itself almost seems to profound to comprehend.

Apdl · 9 March 2013, 08:05 AM

Sounds like he was a great american

YM16622 · 9 March 2013, 08:06 AM

My sincerest condolences.

Wacker23 · 9 March 2013, 01:03 PM

Sorry about your dad. Hes an American warrior and hero

ingoodtime · 9 March 2013, 01:46 PM

Your Dad was a brave man. He served his country, realized his dream of Rolex ownership and probably a lot more than you have shared. Now you have his watch. May it always be on your wrist and the memories bring smiles to your face.
Sorry that he passed.

z32turbo · 9 March 2013, 01:47 PM

Sorry to hear about your Dad. My condolences to you and your family.

gpfps · 9 March 2013, 10:50 PM

Thanks again everyone. We had his memorial service on the 8th. Room was full of family and friends. They blew taps a did the folding of the U.S flag and gave it to my 89 yoa mother. There were a lot of tears including mine. I got the nerve to speak about my dad my other brothers wanted to but they knew they wouldn't get thought it. I spoke but at times I broke down. No regrets. I had the DD he gave me with a dark navy Brooks Brothers suit. I swear the DD glowed more than ever. Sorry to bring this back up but I thought it was important to love your love ones and remember the lost ones George

Castor · 9 March 2013, 11:12 PM

Sorry for you loss. He sounds like an original. Wear that watch with love and pride! What a great momento.

7 March 2013, 09:53 PM	#122
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	My condolences to you and your Family __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

7 March 2013, 10:43 PM	#124
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	George Prayers sent to you and your family. I lost my hero last October, a war hero. Miss him everyday, he was a great father and grandfather. Remember the good times, that's what I do and gets me through some tough days once in a while. I hope that am half of a father to my daughter that he was to myself and my brothers Continue your life with him in spirt, I'm sure he would want this. __________________ ♛

8 March 2013, 12:07 AM	#126
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Condolences to your family. What a garage heirloom! __________________ too much into watches...

8 March 2013, 07:37 AM	#130
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	My sincere condolences __________________

8 March 2013, 11:48 AM	#133
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	My sincerest condolences. Wear his watch in good health. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

7 March 2013, 09:37 PM	#121
Jeffex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Jeff M. Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Sub & Daytona Posts: 1,156	My condolences to you and your family.

7 March 2013, 10:22 PM	#123
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	I just read the posts with a tear in my eye. I can't express into words what your posts mean to me.After serving 3 yearson the Bunker Hill my dad came home and started his tool and die shop.He worked his but off for us. He did this for us,the family. Sent 3 sons to collage paid by my dad. So for him to buy a rolex was a big big deal. He was born in 1922 and as kid lived through the great depression. He was a saver not a spender because of it. In 6th grade his parents took him out of school and put him in Henry Ford Trade school that Henry Ford started for kids to learn a trade. They got 10 cent a day for attending that's why my grand parents did it for. They needed the money. My dad said he never had childhood ,but never complained. The greatest generation no question . So Thank you so, so much. George

8 March 2013, 12:10 AM	#127
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: USA Posts: 1,980	So sorry for your loss. Sounds like a great man.

8 March 2013, 12:13 AM	#128
Ksail101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 11	New to forum first post. Sorry for your loss. Is this what makes these watches so special. Yours is more than just a time keeping piece. It's part of your history and father.

8 March 2013, 06:52 AM	#129
amvd "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Alejandro Location: uruguay Watch: your step! Posts: 430	So sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

8 March 2013, 07:38 AM	#131
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,883	My condolences to you and your family.

8 March 2013, 10:51 AM	#132
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	sorry to hear about your dad passing.

8 March 2013, 12:23 PM	#134
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	Very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. 90 years young. BZ to your dad - he is with some of his buddies now. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

8 March 2013, 01:59 PM	#135
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,782	My sincerest condolences

8 March 2013, 03:58 PM	#136
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9 March 2013, 01:19 AM	#137
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

9 March 2013, 02:03 AM	#138
Bomilcar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Mexico Watch: DRSD Posts: 30	Bravo Zulu to your Dad and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. __________________ Thanks, Steve DRSD, Red Sub, Orange Hand Explorer, Early GMT, Deep Sea.

9 March 2013, 05:19 AM	#139
jrgougeon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: 14060M & 1601 Posts: 180	My most sincere condolences to you and your family.

9 March 2013, 07:46 AM	#140
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	My condolences to you and yours.

9 March 2013, 08:02 AM	#141
dingleberry "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Tommy Location: phoenix, az Watch: Explorer II Posts: 11	Sorry my friend, I try to remind myself every day to live life to the fullest and to remember these things we will all have to go through someday, sometimes the concept in of itself almost seems to profound to comprehend.

9 March 2013, 08:05 AM	#142
Apdl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakeville, MN Watch: 126610LN Finally! Posts: 414	Sounds like he was a great american

9 March 2013, 08:06 AM	#143
YM16622 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jack Location: New York Posts: 27	My sincerest condolences.

9 March 2013, 01:03 PM	#144
Wacker23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brooklyn ny Watch: Rolex sub Posts: 504	Sorry about your dad. Hes an American warrior and hero

9 March 2013, 01:46 PM	#145
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	Your Dad was a brave man. He served his country, realized his dream of Rolex ownership and probably a lot more than you have shared. Now you have his watch. May it always be on your wrist and the memories bring smiles to your face. Sorry that he passed. __________________ Lee

9 March 2013, 01:47 PM	#146
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9 March 2013, 10:50 PM	#147
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	Thanks again everyone. We had his memorial service on the 8th. Room was full of family and friends. They blew taps a did the folding of the U.S flag and gave it to my 89 yoa mother. There were a lot of tears including mine. I got the nerve to speak about my dad my other brothers wanted to but they knew they wouldn't get thought it. I spoke but at times I broke down. No regrets. I had the DD he gave me with a dark navy Brooks Brothers suit. I swear the DD glowed more than ever. Sorry to bring this back up but I thought it was important to love your love ones and remember the lost ones George

9 March 2013, 11:12 PM	#148
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	Sorry for you loss. He sounds like an original. Wear that watch with love and pride! What a great momento.

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