tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post4971004004572682257..comments2024-03-29T07:51:11.714-07:00Comments on Chant du Départ: Who They Are, Part IOldAFSargehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-17386995086549169262018-09-14T06:17:57.068-07:002018-09-14T06:17:57.068-07:00A really good man was Buck.A really good man was Buck.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-39130683528109615142018-09-14T05:25:36.601-07:002018-09-14T05:25:36.601-07:00I was not a "regular" at Lex's blog,...I was not a "regular" at Lex's blog, but I did read and comment now and then. Buck, though, was an every day occurrence. He always read my blog and commented, and I read his and commented - for years. He came to my house on occasion, and I met him Portales. I miss him lots.Bag Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01885412195900280096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-63210422234874339512018-09-13T09:59:10.661-07:002018-09-13T09:59:10.661-07:00That's exactly the kind of guy he was Angus. G...That's exactly the kind of guy he was Angus. Good man, they don't make many like him. (I'm a flight sim fan as well, not as avid as I used to be but, oh well.)<br /><br />I still remember that day like it was yesterday, whenever I think about it, I'm there, and the damned allergies act up.<br /><br />Damn, acting up now...OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-36296550231284974802018-09-13T09:32:41.976-07:002018-09-13T09:32:41.976-07:00Mutter. Mutter. Dusty... Yes, it's dusty. ...Mutter. Mutter. Dusty... Yes, it's dusty. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.<br /><br />I was blogging before I bumped into Lex. I'm an avid flight-sim player and he'd always respond to my stupid questions with excellent answers, even helping out a couple times with tactics for one of my combat flight sims.<br /><br />I read the news of his passing with the headline and before the name was released had that sinking feeling I knew the pilot.Angus McThaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09295013525738248801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-54325117157423730092018-09-13T05:07:15.352-07:002018-09-13T05:07:15.352-07:00It filled a hole for me as well, I love reading th...It filled a hole for me as well, I love reading the comments here. You readers are what makes doing this fun.<br /><br />Thanks bigsoxfan.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-86957848069847121372018-09-12T22:49:45.831-07:002018-09-12T22:49:45.831-07:00I was always glad, after the Captain left us, to f...I was always glad, after the Captain left us, to find your writings in his usual time period. Maybe I never mentioned that, as the blog format is a bit tougher to comment on while one is riding the trolley and juggling; phone, coffee and bicycle, but you filled a void when the yawning chasm beckoned. thanks Sarge, bigsoxfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415669952554171048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-51641349754920121932018-09-12T18:22:53.343-07:002018-09-12T18:22:53.343-07:00Roger that Suz. And thanks!Roger that Suz. And thanks!OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-24494399141881285882018-09-12T18:22:03.759-07:002018-09-12T18:22:03.759-07:00Good men, miss them a lot.Good men, miss them a lot.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-88989539449698173312018-09-12T17:16:52.740-07:002018-09-12T17:16:52.740-07:00Ok, so I am also glad that you are doing a series ...Ok, so I am also glad that you are doing a series on the folks at the top of the masthead. Not just because I am too lazy to comb through all the back blogs where, I am sure, you explained all of this before...like the 4 kiddos up there...like Beans, I am glad you gentlemen let me hang out in the other corner from Beans. I truly enjoy what all of you write about. It is an awesome variety of knowledge. So, all of you, take care of yourselves, so you can keep on keeping on. :)Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07117433684554337583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-2270437885430904262018-09-12T17:13:21.121-07:002018-09-12T17:13:21.121-07:00I never had the privilege of knowing Lex or Buck b...I never had the privilege of knowing Lex or Buck before they passed on to the last formation but from what I've heard and read about them I wish I had.rkinionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05432551832152096206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-87181583333981254612018-09-12T16:48:38.729-07:002018-09-12T16:48:38.729-07:00Thanks unkawill.Thanks unkawill.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-60138160718107156952018-09-12T16:22:32.236-07:002018-09-12T16:22:32.236-07:00As a Friend and follower of both from the early da...As a Friend and follower of both from the early days. I just have to say thanks for such an eloquent post. I also look forward to the rest of the series.unkawillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709549181306062526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-3229265595019728142018-09-12T12:43:33.824-07:002018-09-12T12:43:33.824-07:00Hhmm, 541T, ain't that the AFSC of a shoe cler...Hhmm, 541T, ain't that the AFSC of a shoe clerk?OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-11114445981377392682018-09-12T12:42:56.151-07:002018-09-12T12:42:56.151-07:00Amen...Amen...OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-71993479715434247762018-09-12T12:20:31.010-07:002018-09-12T12:20:31.010-07:00As am I, Beans. As the son of a fighter pilot, you...As am I, Beans. As the son of a fighter pilot, you should realize "If folks ain't given you 541T!, they don't like you!"juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-52510042867529398932018-09-12T12:18:41.444-07:002018-09-12T12:18:41.444-07:00🍻 to the unforgettable - may we all be remembered...🍻 to the unforgettable - may we all be remembered....for a while, at least....and make someone smile.Hogdayafternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-79074581789487484242018-09-12T11:36:40.749-07:002018-09-12T11:36:40.749-07:00There are days that I look at those folks up top a...There are days that I look at those folks up top and I kinda wanna crawl into a corner and weep silently while tippling an adult beverage. But then I realize, they wouldn't do that, so I suck it up and drive on.<br /><br />And Beans, I'm really glad you're here. It's where you belong.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-76356130094189397442018-09-12T11:28:19.062-07:002018-09-12T11:28:19.062-07:00Haven't tasted the Lex waters yet. I need to ...Haven't tasted the Lex waters yet. I need to do so. Anyone who has inspired so many, inspired in a good way, well, I need to jump into the pool. (Especially now that I am curious what doofus bullscat BigNavy was pulling.) <br /><br />Buck? Buck I met when reading the old posts before I jumped in to post, and re-acquainted myself with that great man during my first re-read of the old posts. I miss him, would have loved to have him pick my grammar and punctuation apart. (Yes, Buck, I know you're not supposed to start paragraphs with 'And' and other faux-pas, I'll do better.) And yet another blog I need to delve into the past to read. <br /><br />As Hogdayafternoon said, his 'mayday' series was poignant. And the passing post was hard to read. It's like losing parts of my father. So you more mature gentlemen? Take care of yourself, please?<br /><br />The bright people who post here. It attracts more bright people, which attracts me. All of you are great to me, the weird kid in the corner with a book who just didn't fit in. Thanks.<br /><br />Looking forward to the next installment.<br /> Beanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293778848879361153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-54061586510403897032018-09-12T08:52:48.461-07:002018-09-12T08:52:48.461-07:00HD, those were bad days, dark days. But as long as...HD, those were bad days, dark days. But as long as we remember those who went before, a part of them remains.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-72811608781084990952018-09-12T08:51:51.501-07:002018-09-12T08:51:51.501-07:00And we're all grateful for what you do William...And we're all grateful for what you do William. I think of you as the "keeper of the flame."OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-66288193639071050582018-09-12T08:49:27.980-07:002018-09-12T08:49:27.980-07:00Like it was yesterday.
Another who's passing ...Like it was yesterday.<br /><br />Another who's passing left me stunned.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-812778425867795502018-09-12T08:48:19.079-07:002018-09-12T08:48:19.079-07:00I see that Juvat and I agree on the sheepdog thing...I see that Juvat and I agree on the sheepdog thing.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-16436791852255640412018-09-12T08:47:34.743-07:002018-09-12T08:47:34.743-07:00Yes, there is that. It's why I remember them, ...Yes, there is that. It's why I remember them, and love them too.<br /><br />(Yes, it IS about time.)OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-63751114000008721352018-09-12T08:46:27.722-07:002018-09-12T08:46:27.722-07:00" they all knew they were sheepdogs"
Lo...<i>" they all knew they were sheepdogs"</i><br /><br />Love that analogy. I think they'd have been proud to be recognized as such also.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-20646424849250621262018-09-12T08:46:22.489-07:002018-09-12T08:46:22.489-07:00Yes, sometimes life will get in the way of bloggin...Yes, sometimes life will get in the way of blogging. There are a few people who used to stop by here, who had their own blogs, no more. I miss them too.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.com