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Goodbye to Another of the "Greatest Generation"
August 26, 2014 | me

Posted on 08/26/2014 3:58:22 AM PDT by beachn4fun

Although Jennes Christian Nelson, Jr. was not a FReeper, I hope you will join me in giving him a spiritual send off.

Jennes (JC) was born in 1927 and passed into Heaven on August 20th, 2014. He was the father of my oldest brother-in-law (we grew up with him and his sisters).

At 17, as soon as he graduated high school in 1944, JC enlisted in the Army Air Corps as an Air Cadet during WWII. He served with forces in the Philippines for two years, finishing with the Reserves in 1948 ( I do not know what his rank was).

He was a sweet man, and although I hadn't seen him in several years, I stayed in touch through one of his daughters, with whom I grew up (besties/same age/two months apart). He was a great family man and I know his family will miss him terribly.

I don't know the proper phrase for sending off of an Army Air Corps personnel, so I will say this: "At ease JC Nelson, Jr. Job well done."


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To: beachn4fun

Rejoicing that he is with his Savior; but praying for your and the family’s comfort at his loss.


21 posted on 08/26/2014 5:41:32 AM PDT by knittnmom (Save the earth! It's the only planet with chocolate!)
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To: beachn4fun

What a wonderful post. I didn’t get an impression of sadness but instead of appeciation of just how good and decent Mr. Nelson was. Veteran, Husband, Father.

My own dad was an Army Air Corps vet, who was getting “combed out” of his ground unit to be reassigned to a rifle company when they dropped the bombs on Japan.

These were the guys who were my teachers, Little League coaches, neighbors and dads of my friends. They are missed, as is the the world they made.


22 posted on 08/26/2014 5:49:26 AM PDT by henkster (Do I really need a sarcasm tag?)
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To: beachn4fun

My gratitude to JC Nelson for his service to our country.
Condolences to all who loved him, beachy.
Wonderful pictures.


23 posted on 08/26/2014 6:10:51 AM PDT by MEG33 (Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country)
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To: beachn4fun

Condolences to you and the families affected.


24 posted on 08/26/2014 6:35:47 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Guns are like parachutes. If you need one and don't have one, you'll probably never need one again.)
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To: Tanniker Smith

Good morning Tanniker

Thanks for joining us in sending him off.


25 posted on 08/26/2014 6:39:48 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)
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To: knittnmom

Good morning knittnmom

thank you for joining us in remembering his generation.


26 posted on 08/26/2014 6:40:45 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)
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To: henkster

Good morning henkster

Thank you for joining us. Gratitude to your dad as well.

He was suffering these last months with cancer so it was a welcomed release. His family will always remember what a sweet, loving father/grandfather/great-multiplied they had.


27 posted on 08/26/2014 6:45:22 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)
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To: MEG33

Good morning Meg

Thank you for helping with the spiritual send-off.


28 posted on 08/26/2014 6:46:23 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Good morning AH1952

Thank you for helping honor another of our greatest gen.


29 posted on 08/26/2014 6:48:06 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)
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To: beachn4fun

So sorry for your (and America's) loss.
God rest his hero soul!

Amazing Grace

30 posted on 08/26/2014 6:52:11 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l)
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To: LUV W

Good morning LuvW

thanks for helping us to remember the greatest generation


31 posted on 08/26/2014 7:00:27 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)
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To: beachn4fun

I am sorry for your loss.


32 posted on 08/26/2014 8:16:28 AM PDT by mylife
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To: mylife

Good morning My

Thanks for helping us to remember one of the greatest gen.


33 posted on 08/26/2014 8:32:21 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)
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To: beachn4fun

There are fewer of them everyday now.


34 posted on 08/26/2014 8:39:24 AM PDT by mylife
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To: beachn4fun

I’m so sorry. Prayers for his family and loved ones.


35 posted on 08/26/2014 9:43:57 AM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: mylife

There are. I was surprised to find (or I didn’t remember) that he served then.


36 posted on 08/26/2014 9:48:39 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)
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To: Jim Robinson

Thanks for helping us remember them, Jim.


37 posted on 08/26/2014 9:49:02 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)
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To: mabarker1

The Locusts.

The Locust Generation.


38 posted on 08/26/2014 9:51:17 AM PDT by RinaseaofDs
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To: beachn4fun

RIP. Condolences to you and your family.


39 posted on 08/26/2014 2:40:51 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: beachn4fun

40 posted on 08/26/2014 2:47:26 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar (Resist in place.)
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