tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post7725866868188117042..comments2024-03-28T16:26:35.679-07:00Comments on Chant du Départ: The PilgrimageOldAFSargehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-52314434737045943272013-09-01T18:11:50.488-07:002013-09-01T18:11:50.488-07:00Hhmm, the photo doesn't show the smoke trailin...Hhmm, the photo doesn't show the smoke trailing from my watch hand as Tuna had just winged him with his gun. I was about to finish him.<br /><br />But yeah, the geometry is all wrong. In my defense, it was after a second Guinness.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-86792434923609186292013-09-01T18:09:13.921-07:002013-09-01T18:09:13.921-07:00It was something I felt I should do while out that...It was something I felt I should do while out that way.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-52253297390271793252013-09-01T18:08:46.902-07:002013-09-01T18:08:46.902-07:00When we drove onto the grounds and got out of the ...When we drove onto the grounds and got out of the car, the hair stood up on the back of my neck, remembering Beth's post. Then it was a struggle to stay dry-eyed as I looked to the sky and pictured that F-18 from the Shrikes in formation with the Kfir from ATAC.<br /><br />I could almost hear the roar of their engines.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-63942848948554837902013-09-01T18:06:12.411-07:002013-09-01T18:06:12.411-07:00Thanks Buck.Thanks Buck.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-42692318424797473722013-09-01T18:06:01.669-07:002013-09-01T18:06:01.669-07:00I wish I had known your brother was there. I would...I wish I had known your brother was there. I would've stopped by and paid my respects.<br /><br />And you are so right, our loss, Heaven's gain.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-74767013999541151052013-09-01T18:05:01.306-07:002013-09-01T18:05:01.306-07:00Perhaps someday a few more of us can meet up there...Perhaps someday a few more of us can meet up there.<br /><br />It was good.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-88773286868526090542013-09-01T09:07:21.421-07:002013-09-01T09:07:21.421-07:00Glad you got to make the trip! Lex is resting amon...Glad you got to make the trip! Lex is resting among friends.Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-45928783792143180192013-09-01T08:13:18.943-07:002013-09-01T08:13:18.943-07:00I'm glad to see that you did remember the prim...I'm glad to see that you did remember the prime fighter pilot rule when hand flying. "Always shoot your watch". Although from the looks of things, you're a little too nose low and stuck in lag. Your watch is about to bank right and bury the pole in his lap, followed by a rapid high g roll to the left and spit you out front. Unfortunately, your wingman is even more nose low, so is not in a good position to provide mutual support. My recommendation...knock it off, have a couple more beers then set it up and try it again.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-57593573852155095792013-08-31T21:19:34.862-07:002013-08-31T21:19:34.862-07:00Looking through the pictures totally brought back ...Looking through the pictures totally brought back Beth's blog post about the funeral. That definitely touched a sore spot. And yet I'm very jealous; how I would love to make that same journey some day.Michelle Morgan-Coolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03671529553739362752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-11998394317442549602013-08-31T21:01:13.722-07:002013-08-31T21:01:13.722-07:00Nice, Chris.... VERY nice.Nice, Chris.... VERY nice.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-28291391022413846242013-08-31T20:27:48.931-07:002013-08-31T20:27:48.931-07:00Thank you for sharing this pilgrimage. Lex's m...Thank you for sharing this pilgrimage. Lex's marker and my brother's share the same view within an easy stone's throw. I know both of them are in a better place. Still--I am sad to not be able to hear their wisdom and humor in this world. Gone too soon. Our loss.WING WIFEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200111162708301369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-72641905843643291882013-08-31T19:20:52.366-07:002013-08-31T19:20:52.366-07:00Beautiful photos, and I'm jealous. It was awes...Beautiful photos, and I'm jealous. It was awesome that you were able to pay a visit to Lex. I tried to go to San Diego the week before Thanksgiving this year for some training I'm slated for; alas, I was designated to go to Baltimore in October instead. <br /><br />Maybe 2014.<br /><br />I WILL drink from Lex's USNA '82 mug at some point and hoist one to our humble scribe.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952024688885921197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-38118263263719625612013-08-31T18:54:55.425-07:002013-08-31T18:54:55.425-07:00As I knelt there, one hand on Lex's marker, a ...As I knelt there, one hand on Lex's marker, a lot of names and faces flashed through my mind. I distinctly remember yours. It's amazing, the bond we share.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-34544750067264937712013-08-31T18:28:38.774-07:002013-08-31T18:28:38.774-07:00Sarge - thank you for taking us on your trip. Lex...Sarge - thank you for taking us on your trip. Lex's view surely is gorgeous yet it is so painful in so many ways to see the evidence of what we all know; gosh he surely is missed. Glad you took us all there with you.Kris, in New Englandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185696221729269932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-48343763722156885942013-08-31T16:04:45.828-07:002013-08-31T16:04:45.828-07:00It's a very peaceful place. Extremely beautifu...It's a very peaceful place. Extremely beautiful.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-53133807123770588882013-08-31T16:03:30.519-07:002013-08-31T16:03:30.519-07:00Thanks for cutting us some slack c w.
Heh.Thanks for cutting us some slack c w.<br /><br />Heh.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-26036876805588989772013-08-31T14:40:49.462-07:002013-08-31T14:40:49.462-07:00Gee, from the photo I assume that Lex was cremated...Gee, from the photo I assume that Lex was cremated? I suppose they've run out of space for whole body internment. The cemetery (outside of Arlington) where I always wished to be buried, The Zachary Taylor Nat. Cemetery in Louisville, closed in 2007. There is, however, room for some sort of mausoleum to contain cremated ashes if they would build one. A shame as it's a beautiful cemetery in a beautiful setting with an ex-President to boot. <br /><br />I guess you couldn't actually throw that nickle on the grass...MAJOR disappointment there..<br /><br />"Husband Poet<br /> Father Pilot"<br /><br />Says it all, doesn't it?<br /><br />Lex couldn't be resting in a place with a better view, could he?<br /><br />But of course he's frolicking on Fiddler's Green now isn't he?<br /><br />VX<br /><br />virgil xenophonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577165785872035948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-27111770906982282042013-08-31T14:29:26.876-07:002013-08-31T14:29:26.876-07:00I heard it's illegal to have that much fun, bu...I heard it's illegal to have that much fun, but don't worry, I won't tell the cops.c w swansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02735507642689652780noreply@blogger.com