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1/LT. BOB FORD DIED MARCH 11, 1957 - From Mississippi and Alabama, he was serving in Korea to protect us from communism.   His granddaughter, Laura, earned her Ph.D. two years ago and is serving as a Forensic Scientist, protecting us from criminals.  It is a family tradition.   And, it is a Christian family.

I knew Bob Ford.  He and I served together in the 311th Fighter-Bomber Squadron at Osan, Korea (K55).  He died in the fiery crash of an F-86F jet.  And, just as I recall where I was and what I was doing when Kennedy was assassinated -- I always remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I learned that Bob Ford had died.

He and his wife, Libby (who died Christmas Day 2009), are buried together at Arlington National Cemetery.


http://www.bob-ford-memorial.com/

 

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

Bill

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1/LT. BOB FORD DIED MARCH 11, 1957 - From Mississippi and Alabama, he was serving in Korea to protect us from communism.   His granddaughter, Laura, earned her Ph.D. two years ago and is serving as a Forensic Scientist, protecting us from criminals.  It is a family tradition.

 

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Korean War (1950–1953)

 

 

 

 Forensic Scientist, protecting us from criminals.  It is a family tradition.  ???????????????

Hi Jennifer,

 

What seems to be your question regarding the Korean War and/or forensic science?   If you will look into your history book -- you will find the technically the Korea War is still not over -- there has never been a truce signed to end the war.  Technically, we are still only in a cease fire.

 

And, when Bob Ford and I were in both Korea and in Formosa -- yes, we were in a war zone.  In Formosa, we came within hours of being involved in the middle of a Chinese war between Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist Chinese army and the Red Army of mainland China.

 

So, no, the Korean War did not end in 1953 -- only the hostilities ended.

 

And, regarding Forensic Science -- Google it.

 

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

 

Bill

quote:   Originally Posted by Jennifer Bestworking:

I don't have a problem, it's you that seems to have a problem and that problem is being less than truthful. I don't have to google, I know what it means.


Hi Jennifer,

 

And, how, in this discussion have I been "less than truthful"?  What I wrote about the Korean War is true.  Technically, it is not over -- there has never been a truce signed, only a cease fire.   And, Bob Ford was in Korea to fight against communism.  His granddaughter is a Forensic Scientist who is helping in the fight against crime.   Where is there an untruth in that?

 

Jennifer, I am not sure why you are so bitter against Christians in general, and me specifically.  But, if you can put away your anger, we can have good dialogues -- even though we disagree on many issues.  Disagreeing -- does not have to include being disagreeable.   Even Friends can disagree -- and still be Friends.  Would you care to try?

 

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

 

Bill

 I am not sure why you are so bitter against Christians in general, and me specifically.  But, if you can put away your anger,

 

 

It's not bitterness or anger. There's one example of your untruthfulness. And trying to portray your friend as a "war hero" is another. As for his grandaughter, good on her, but she isn't doing one thing thousands of others aren't doing. To take nothing away from her, how is she special? Why should we ooh and aah because you call them a "christian family"? Plenty of non-christians do just as much or more than she is doing. Plenty of people of all denominations are doing as much or more than she is doing, and plenty of non-believers too. One example of why you're unlikeable-your attacks against crusty and others that didn't serve in the military. You did nothing you didn't have to do, you would have been drafted, served, just like many other hundreds of thousands of men. But you want to be singled out as somehow being "special". Many women served too.

I think it's very hypocritical of you to attack people for not joining the military after it became voluntary when most likely you wouldn't have, and seems none of your family has served either. So once more I ask, why are they unpatriotic but your family isn't?  Another reason I don't care for you is how you are always trying to bully people. Latest attack, the store whose name you posted and urged people to contact about "selling hate" when they were doing no such thing. You don't care who you hurt or try to ruin but by gosh no one better call you on anything. You don't care whose family you attack but no one better do that to you. You call people names and insinuate things about them, but again, nobody had better do that to you. You're "special".

Jennifer,

 

My heart breaks to see you so full of bitterness and hate.  My Friend, your bitterness hurts you much more than it hurts anyone to whom you anger is aimed.  It bounces of my skin; but, it eats away inside you.  Please do yourself a favor and, even if you cannot bring yourself to believe in God -- at least do something to remove this cancer of hate and bitterness from inside you.

 

Believe it or not, I sincerely want to be your Friend.

 

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

 

Bill

My heart breaks to see you so full of bitterness and hate.  My Friend, your bitterness hurts you much more than it hurts anyone to whom you anger is aimed.  It bounces of my skin; but, it eats away inside you.  Please do yourself a favor and, even if you cannot bring yourself to believe in God -- at least do something to remove this cancer of hate and bitterness from inside you.

 

 

 

SBSDD Blah blah blah, bitterness, blah blah blah, hate, blah blah blah, I'm so perfect, blah blah blah, I'm so special, blah blah blah.

Originally Posted by Bill Gray:

Jennifer, 

My heart breaks to see you so full of bitterness and hate.  My Friend, your bitterness hurts you much more than it hurts anyone to whom you anger is aimed.  It bounces of my skin; but, it eats away inside you.  Please do yourself a favor and, even if you cannot bring yourself to believe in God -- at least do something to remove this cancer of hate and bitterness from inside you.

 

Believe it or not, I sincerely want to be your Friend.

Bill

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Oh, good grief!!!  Why don't you just answer her questions, Bill????????

Originally Posted by Bill Gray:

1/LT. BOB FORD DIED MARCH 11, 1957 - From Mississippi and Alabama, he was serving in Korea to protect us from communism.   His granddaughter, Laura, earned her Ph.D. two years ago and is serving as a Forensic Scientist, protecting us from criminals.  It is a family tradition.   And, it is a Christian family.

I knew Bob Ford.  He and I served together in the 311th Fighter-Bomber Squadron at Osan, Korea (K55).  He died in the fiery crash of an F-86F jet.  And, just as I recall where I was and what I was doing when Kennedy was assassinated -- I always remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I learned that Bob Ford had died.

Bill

 

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Bill, I'm sure there were many soldiers from Missisippi & Alabama that died defending our country. Just exactly why did you feel the need to mention this one?

 

And what's the point of his granddaughter being a Forensic Scientist? I'm not impressed. You really should see a doctor.   

quote:  Originally Posted by semiannualchick:
quote:  Originally Posted by Bill Gray:

1/LT. BOB FORD DIED MARCH 11, 1957 - From Mississippi and Alabama, he was serving in Korea to protect us from communism.   His granddaughter, Laura, earned her Ph.D. two years ago and is serving as a Forensic Scientist, protecting us from criminals.  It is a family tradition.   And, it is a Christian family.

I knew Bob Ford.  He and I served together in the 311th Fighter-Bomber Squadron at Osan, Korea (K55).  He died in the fiery crash of an F-86F jet.  And, just as I recall where I was and what I was doing when Kennedy was assassinated -- I always remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I learned that Bob Ford had died.  Bill

Bill, I'm sure there were many soldiers from Missisippi & Alabama that died defending our country.  Just exactly why did you feel the need to mention this one?   And what's the point of his granddaughter being a Forensic Scientist?  I'm not impressed.  You really should see a doctor.  

Hi Chick,

 

Why do I choose to speak of and honor Bob Ford?  Because I knew him, because I was impressed with the kind of man he was, and, because in the year I worked on building a memorial web site for him -- I have come to know his family very well.  

 

Bob Ford was a very special man -- as well as being a talented jet fighter-bomber pilot.  And, he had plans to spend his life serving America in our military -- until his life was cut short.

 

On Christmas Day 2009, his widow, Libby, went home to be with the Lord -- and Bobby.  But, his brother who still lives in Alabama; his daughter, son, and grandchildren are still living in Alabama -- and his sister-in-law lives in California.  All are dear Friends now -- because of my relationship with Bob Ford.  So, I am blessed.

 

Why am I impressed with his granddaughter, Laura?  Well, Bob, a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy,  was killed after his tour of duty in Korea was up -- but, he was waiting an assignment to the University of Illinois where he was going to work on his master's degree in engineering -- on his way to a Ph.d -- and his goal was to stay in the military and serve our country through his engineering expertise. 

 

His death cut that short.  However, his granddaughter, Laura, picked up the baton and has taken it to her Ph.d. -- and is serving us through her work as a Forensic Scientist.  I am sure you are aware that many crimes might not be solved -- if not for Forensic Science.  Yes, Laura is continuing to carry the torch that was snuffed out when her grandfather died in that plane crash.

 

This is why I honor Bob Ford and his family on Veteran's Day.  He gave all -- that you and I might have the freedom to disagree on this forum.  Praise God for such people.   You may make snide remarks about them -- but, I suggest you stop thinking of your own petty little world and thank Bob Ford and many others like him who have died for your freedom.

 

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

 

Bill

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