My father-in-law (POW during WWII) passed away last night

[derby378]

Louis B. Read was a sergeant in the United States Army and a survivor of the Bataan Death March. He died at his Dallas home on March 31, aged 90 years. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, and three grandchildren.

He was also the father of DUer ChickMagic, my wife of 10 years. May their reunion in the afterlife be joyous.

[medeak]

1. am sorry for your loss

Ironically my 95 yr old Dad corresponded with his cousin in Germany for decades before WW2..found out later cousin was in POW camp outside of Chicago where he lived yet they never met. Wonderful generation...we can only hope to be as great.

[in_cog_ni_to]

2. I'm so sorry, derby378.

May his memory be a blessing. :hug:

[sarge43]

3. St Peter, "Let this man go through. He's already been to hell."

Condolences to you and your family, derby378.

Rest in peace, Sergeant Read and thank you.

[peace13]

4. Energy and love to you. n/t

[Generic Other]

5. So sorry, Derby

:hug:

[lunatica]

6. their reunion will be glorious!

Is glorious right now.

[monmouth]

7. Sincere condolences...n/t

[blm]

8. peace to you and your family, d....

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[aquart]

9. "Our ships and planes had been sunk

We had nothing we could send to rescue them."

My mom still remembers the helplessness she felt. "He must have been so strong, every which way, to survive."

[corpseratemedia]

10. sorry for you and your wife's loss

my dad was a POW too, other continent.

here here to your wishes i hope for that too

[LiberalAndProud]

11. Safe passage, Sgt. Read.

(((derby378))) :grouphug:

[Raine]

12. I'm so sorry

I know he'll me greatly missed by those he left behind but he's in a better place.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

13. So sorry for your loss...

...but it sounds like he left a legacy to be proud of. :hug:

[devilgrrl]

14. I am so sorry for your loss

:hug:

[senseandsensibility]

15. So sorry to hear this.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

[MineralMan]

16. I feel your loss. My father is 87, and a WWII B-17 pilot.

I know it's just a matter of time, but I'm trying my best not to think about it. Be well.

[Historic NY]

17. Condolences to you and your family. Godspeed Louis.

[KT2000]

18. Oh, I am so sorry

please accept my condolences.

[proud2BlibKansan]

19. Ah Derby

:hug:

[Stinky The Clown]

20. Sincere condolences, Derby.

[Enthusiast]

21. Very sorry for the loss of your FIL

Bataan was quite an experience before the death march even got started. And just imagine, he lived to be 90 years old. Those guys were literally skin and bones when they were liberated.

[roguevalley]

22. They must be dancing tonight. I am so sorry. That was a special

generation. Your father-in-law was a tough man to survive the Bataan Death March. I send my condolences and best wishes to your family tonight. There is never a time that is okay to lose a parent.

[underseasurveyor]

23. Oh man

Bless Louis's heart and brave soul.
I'm sure the reunion was a joyous one. There is no sorrow in the afterlife.

Big BIG ((((HUGS)))) for you :hug:

[Omaha Steve]

24. Could you post his obit when it goes online?

K&R!

My dad was in the Pacific Theater before "Pearl" too. 25th Div. 35th Infantry Regiment. Lost him in 94.

:cry:

[applegrove]

25. vibes.

[Maat]

26. Safe passage, Sgt. Read.

Thank you for your service. Here's praying that you are enjoying the Great Beyond!

[sueh]

27. My condolences to you, derby378.