WWII Pilot (my girlfriend's grandfather) has cancer.

[Clay_Allison]

I just found out tonight that it's nearing the end of a long flight for the grandfather of my girlfriend (of 4 years). He flew P-47s in the Pacific with the 7th Air Force before switching to transport.

He's 94 now and I've always found him to be a real gentleman, friendly and engaging. I hope he has more time left, but I am deeply saddened by the news.

 

[Njaco]

Sorry to hear this Clay. My prayers to you and your girlfriend. And to her grandfather. I hope he can beat this.

 

[Clay_Allison]

I didn't learn he was a fighter pilot until one thanksgiving I was talking to him and made a reference in conversation to the P-47. He said, "I flew a P-47 during the war." and I just stopped with my mouth open for a second, then said, "Then why am I still talking?"

edit: remembered my exact choice of words.

 

[evangilder]

Sorry to hear about that, Clay. Thoughts and prayers are with him and the family.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Sorry to hear the news Clay.

 

[109ROAMING]

Sounds like a interesting guy makes it even more sad to hear this Clay

Heres hopeful

 

[Heinz]

All my best to him.

 

[Clay_Allison]

It does go to show how few of those guys are still with us. It's going to be the end of a great era.

 

[Maglar]

My best wishes Clay. Seems like hes been on the front line his whole life being a pilot in war and living to 94. Hopefully many good years ahead

 

[Catch22]

Best wishes Clay!

 

[Airframes]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girlfriend and her Grandfather Clay.

 

[seesul]

My prayers are with you, your girlfriend and her grandpa. He sure did deserve a better end of his life...

 

[Maestro]

Sorry to hear it, Clay.

 

[ToughOmbre]

Sorry to hear that Clay.

TO

 

[mkloby]

Sorry to hear it man.

 

[RabidAlien]

My prayers for him and his family.

 

[Wayne Little]

Sorry to hear of your news man, my Mum is in hospital right now on a course of chemo....

 

[Clay_Allison]

Thanks, guys. It's much appreciated.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Sorry to hear that. Thoughts and prayers are with him.

 

[Vassili Zaitzev]

Sorry to hear about that clay.