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Ralph Safford--Gabby Gabreski's Crew Chief--Passes.

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  1. pastmaster

    pastmaster Formula Junior

    Feb 5, 2006
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    Alma, Michigan USA
    A friend of mine, passed away early this morning. Ralph was a resident of Masonic Pathways, a retirement center, in Alma, MI. Ralph, was Gabby Gabreski's Crew Chief, on his P-47 Thunderbolt Aircraft, during WWII.

    I had just recently met Ralph, here at Masonic, on a Veteran's Day Program, we had honoring our Residents, who were Veterans. I saw him with a P-47 Thunderbolt Tshirt, when we were at an Alma Air Show, last Summer. I asked him if he ever met Gabby Gabreski, during the War? Did I, he said, I was his Crew Chief!

    Another one of Greatest Generation Fathers, has left us for eternity.
    Rest with the Angels, Ralph.


    Lt. Col. Frances S. Gabreski and Staff Sgt. Ralph Safford, crew chief. The assistant crew chief is in the background.
     

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