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William Booker

henapple
henapple Posts: 16,025
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Long week. My grandfather was buried today. 98 years old. He was part of that greatest generation. 

Married at 17...lasted 66 years
Radar man on the USS HUBBARD during WW2 chasing submarines
Worked for the USPS for 40 years 

The most giving and self sacrificing man I've ever known. Always enjoyed a cold PBR after working in his yard. I'll raise a few to him tonight. He'll be missed.


Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • jls9595
    jls9595 Posts: 1,533
    Sorry for your loss. Definitely the greatest generation.
    In Manchester, TN
    Vol For Life!
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  • Proser
    Proser Posts: 271
    Glad you got to know him for so long 
    Arlington, TX  1 large, 1 medium, 1 Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    ^^agreed. My condolences. 
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • grege345
    grege345 Posts: 3,515
    I wish those types could live forever!!!! my sincerest condolences 
    LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos

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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    The (hen)apple doesn't fall far from the tree.  I'm sure he was damn proud of you.  Raising one for you and your family. 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,833
    Sorry for your loss. Glad you had him for so many years.

    I visited the WWII memorial in DC today and kept thinking of those that served in WWII. 
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,983
    Sorry to hear this. I'll raise a brew for him tonight. Maybe I owe my love for purloined PBR's to him. I thank him for that.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,092
    edited April 2015
    I'm sorry for your loss.  I'm working tonight, but I'll raise one for him and you tomorrow. 

    It probably won't be a PBR, though. 

    I lost my father in August.  He was 90 and also served in WWII.  I get it - as do many others here.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    Sorry for your loss. I lost my grandmother last month.  She was 87 and one of the original Rosie the Riveters welding on warships during WWII. Greatest woman I have ever known, but I am  at peace knowing she lived a long and fulfilled life. I can only be so lucky to live a life like her and your Grandfather!!! May he rest in peace. 
    Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • EGGjlmh
    EGGjlmh Posts: 822
    Sounds like a great man, I wish my grandfather would have lived that long.

    1MBGE 2006, 1LBGE 2010, 1 Mini Max, Fathers Day 2015

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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,234
    I am so sorry for your loss. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
    Sorry for you loss... Just raised my glass 
    @henapple
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

    http://egginwithedward.blogspot.com/

    http://edwardhardingphotography.zenfolio.com/
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,818
    Sorry for your loss.  I will raise my next drink to William Booker.

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,700
    So sorry men. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • tcampbell
    tcampbell Posts: 771
    Sorry
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  • flyer_egger
    flyer_egger Posts: 128
    Sorry for the loss as it's a loss to us all.  
    NEPA, Med egg,
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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
    My condolences to you henapple, and your family as well. It sounds as if he lived with a full heart. The glass is raised.
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • GrannyX4
    GrannyX4 Posts: 1,491
    My prayer is for your comfort and peace.
    Every day is a bonus day and every meal is a banquet in Winter Springs, Fl !
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Sounds like the world lost a great man. Our condolences.  
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
    henapple said:
    jabam said:hi
    Sorry for your loss. I lost my grandmother last month.  She was 87 and one of the original Rosie the Riveters welding on warships during WWII. Greatest woman I have ever known, but I am  at peace knowing she lived a long and fulfilled life. I can only be so lucky to live a life like her and your Grandfather!!! May he rest in peace. 
    My grandmother worked for Sunbeam in Nashville making rations. Truly a different generation. I'm really not sad. Today was a celebration of a life well spent. 
    Tony... My pop passed almost 6 years ago at 87. He was a B17 pilot and both he and my mom are part of the greatest generation. Special doesn't even begin to describe the balls that generation had and screwed on for us... Used a similar line at the end of my dad's eulogy 

    My grandparents passed long before I got here; and I'm a little jelly that you got to know this man for several years. 

    All I can say; is make sure every day that we make our lives worth their sacrifice. 
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

    http://egginwithedward.blogspot.com/

    http://edwardhardingphotography.zenfolio.com/
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  • Jebpot
    Jebpot Posts: 374
    Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and yours.

    XL and Small

    Chattanooga, TN

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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    My condolences.  Those old guys are the best to share a beer with.   When we lose them, we are losing more than just a person.  Their outlook and stories are invaluable.
    Phoenix 
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  • Lmidkiff
    Lmidkiff Posts: 442
    Sorry for your loss.
    McKinney, TX
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    henapple said:
    jabam said:hi
    Sorry for your loss. I lost my grandmother last month.  She was 87 and one of the original Rosie the Riveters welding on warships during WWII. Greatest woman I have ever known, but I am  at peace knowing she lived a long and fulfilled life. I can only be so lucky to live a life like her and your Grandfather!!! May he rest in peace. 
    My grandmother worked for Sunbeam in Nashville making rations. Truly a different generation. I'm really not sad. Today was a celebration of a life well spent. 
    Exactly
    Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,138
    Well written, Tony. I have one more PBR in the fridge. I'll raise it for William Booker in the morning after my run :). And I'm not kidding. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    Sorry for your loss Tony.  My grandfather passed away in 1969 - WWI vet - and things still occur that remind me of him.  Happy memories about him ... hope you find the same peace.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,173
    I'm glad today was a celebration of him. If there's such a thing as a good funeral, it is that.  I have no PBR so Bud will have to do.  Cheers!
    Flint, Michigan
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  • RiverDoc
    RiverDoc Posts: 572
    I know it was a celebration but still it's a tough loss. That is a special generation. It's great you were able to know him for so long, sounds like a great man.
    -Todd
    Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    Sorry Pal. You are lucky to have had him in your life for so long.

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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