1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
- 1942 Ford GPW 352nd
- Sergeant Major of the Gee
- Posts: 286
- Joined: Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:24 am
- Location:
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
Ray, you are making great progress and I too miss your updates! Can't wait to see the finished soldier.
-
- G-Command Sergeant Major
- Posts: 225
- Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:59 am
- Location: Southeast Massachusetts
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
Hi Ray.
We will all be thinking of you in the hours to come.
Good luck sir.
We will all be thinking of you in the hours to come.
Good luck sir.
1942 GPW 19714
1967 M416
1951 M100
MVPA 8836
1967 M416
1951 M100
MVPA 8836
- Klaas
- G-Captain
- Posts: 753
- Joined: Thu Oct 25, 2018 3:38 am
- Location: Netherlands
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
Have not heard from Ray (70th Division) for a month now and I am missing the daily updates on progress. Has anybody here a clue what has happened (before and after the Big Wind) ? Hope he and his family are OK.
Klaas
GPW17331 - April 21 1942 - Dallas, "J-dot"
BSA Airborne Bicycle R49171 - 1944
GPW17331 - April 21 1942 - Dallas, "J-dot"
BSA Airborne Bicycle R49171 - 1944
-
- G-Lieutenant General
- Posts: 5638
- Joined: Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:29 pm
- Location:
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
Hello,
I have been off the G as my beloved Mother passed away to God, to our Lord Jesus, and it has been such a sad time for me.
8 years ago I quit my job to be with her, so she wouldn't be alone here at home.
I know what that feels like now, and how happy she was, with me here with her.
We always had a great life, and enjoyed everyday, as we all did with my Father .
She was a wonderful Mother and person, and we did so much together, and she was over the last year making progress towards recovery, she and I worked on that together almost every day, and made progress, which she liked to see.
We watched movies together everyday, and we had breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in front of the TV, and enjoyed life the best we could.
She liked the peach ice tea, iced decaf coffee, orange juice, and sprite and most of what I cooked .
For her birthday in July, I had live lobsters shipped in from Maine, she liked that a lot, as we always had great family lobster boils.
I miss her so much, and always will miss her, and my Father, until we meet again.
If anyone has older Parents and Family, take care of them, and spend your time with them, you will never regret doing that.
God says to Honor your Father and Mother, and I always have done that, I wish I could have done more.
My Dad asked me to take care of her, and I did the best I knew how, along with my brothers.
I know she would want me to get back to working on the jeep, and to carry on, so I will do that.
My Mother and Father My Mom My Dad loved fishing and is fishing with my Mom and her parents My Parents and us kids on our porch steps when we were young. My Mom and 2 of my brothers and I on the porch steps in 2017 in New Hampshire. Our first trip back to Europe, in Russelheim, Germany it late 1985, with the 70th Infantry Division Veterans on a Return to Europe trip. We love lobsters ! My Mom and I at a restaurant in NH. My Mom in Thailand, which she often visited and really enjoyed.
God Bless you Mom and Dad, we love you, and we will see you in Heaven.
You are God's gift to us children.
Best Regards,
Raymond
I have been off the G as my beloved Mother passed away to God, to our Lord Jesus, and it has been such a sad time for me.
8 years ago I quit my job to be with her, so she wouldn't be alone here at home.
I know what that feels like now, and how happy she was, with me here with her.
We always had a great life, and enjoyed everyday, as we all did with my Father .
She was a wonderful Mother and person, and we did so much together, and she was over the last year making progress towards recovery, she and I worked on that together almost every day, and made progress, which she liked to see.
We watched movies together everyday, and we had breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in front of the TV, and enjoyed life the best we could.
She liked the peach ice tea, iced decaf coffee, orange juice, and sprite and most of what I cooked .
For her birthday in July, I had live lobsters shipped in from Maine, she liked that a lot, as we always had great family lobster boils.
I miss her so much, and always will miss her, and my Father, until we meet again.
If anyone has older Parents and Family, take care of them, and spend your time with them, you will never regret doing that.
God says to Honor your Father and Mother, and I always have done that, I wish I could have done more.
My Dad asked me to take care of her, and I did the best I knew how, along with my brothers.
I know she would want me to get back to working on the jeep, and to carry on, so I will do that.
My Mother and Father My Mom My Dad loved fishing and is fishing with my Mom and her parents My Parents and us kids on our porch steps when we were young. My Mom and 2 of my brothers and I on the porch steps in 2017 in New Hampshire. Our first trip back to Europe, in Russelheim, Germany it late 1985, with the 70th Infantry Division Veterans on a Return to Europe trip. We love lobsters ! My Mom and I at a restaurant in NH. My Mom in Thailand, which she often visited and really enjoyed.
God Bless you Mom and Dad, we love you, and we will see you in Heaven.
You are God's gift to us children.
Best Regards,
Raymond
Last edited by 70th Division on Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:13 am, edited 3 times in total.
- JAB
- G-General
- Posts: 9588
- Joined: Fri Dec 13, 2002 5:25 pm
- Location: under the jeep in North Prairie, WI
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
I'm happy to see you back Ray as many of us have really missed you and the progress you have made on this and your other projects. I checked the path of Hurricane Ian and was worried that you suffered a material loss in addition to your personal loss, but it looks like you should have missed the worst of the storm. As I mentioned in my PM, I hope you can work through this period of grief and do as your mother would want. I just returned from a short-week at my mother's house doing Fall chores and was thinking about what happens when she's gone too. She really looks forward to my visits and enjoyed the ride I took her on in my GPW earlier this summer. Those memories are the things that we cherish, as I'm sure you know. God Bless, and again, my condolances.
You posted those pictures after I replied. She looks like she was a lot of fun to be around! You must have many happy memories!
You posted those pictures after I replied. She looks like she was a lot of fun to be around! You must have many happy memories!
-Jeff
GR8GPN2U!!!
GR8GPN2U!!!
-
- G-Command Sergeant Major
- Posts: 225
- Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:59 am
- Location: Southeast Massachusetts
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
Bless you Ray. You are a good and honorable man.
1942 GPW 19714
1967 M416
1951 M100
MVPA 8836
1967 M416
1951 M100
MVPA 8836
-
- G-Captain
- Posts: 749
- Joined: Fri Aug 12, 2016 9:30 pm
- Location: teignmouth Devon UK
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
Sorry to hear your sad news Ray.
Barrie
Barrie
GPW 101005 DOD 3-2-43 20207773 (actual) Louisville
- Klaas
- G-Captain
- Posts: 753
- Joined: Thu Oct 25, 2018 3:38 am
- Location: Netherlands
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
My condolences to you, Ray. It will be a difficult time ahead for you and your family but fortunately there are your projects to keep you occupied.
Klaas
GPW17331 - April 21 1942 - Dallas, "J-dot"
BSA Airborne Bicycle R49171 - 1944
GPW17331 - April 21 1942 - Dallas, "J-dot"
BSA Airborne Bicycle R49171 - 1944
- 17thAirborne
- G-Lieutenant General
- Posts: 5847
- Joined: Mon Jun 21, 2004 5:42 am
- Location: Central TN
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
Ray I'm saddened by the passing of you beloved mother. You gave her many wonderful years over the past 8. You are an example for us all.
Oz
Feb 43 GPW 98532 USA 20206257
Oct 70 Land Rover Series 2a 25334079G NZ16GF36
http://gpw.castraponere.com/ (My Restoration Page)
Feb 43 GPW 98532 USA 20206257
Oct 70 Land Rover Series 2a 25334079G NZ16GF36
http://gpw.castraponere.com/ (My Restoration Page)
-
- Sergeant Major of the Gee
- Posts: 436
- Joined: Fri Feb 17, 2017 4:40 pm
- Location: Illinois And New Mexico
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
So sorry to hear your news Ray. My condolences to you and your family.
Adam Smith
GPW 80535, 11-19-42
MBT 2470, 8-42, USA #0160905
GPW 80535, 11-19-42
MBT 2470, 8-42, USA #0160905
-
- G-Lieutenant General
- Posts: 5638
- Joined: Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:29 pm
- Location:
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
Thank you so much Jeff, take care of your Mother, she is the only one you have.JAB wrote: ↑Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:57 amI'm happy to see you back Ray as many of us have really missed you and the progress you have made on this and your other projects. I checked the path of Hurricane Ian and was worried that you suffered a material loss in addition to your personal loss, but it looks like you should have missed the worst of the storm. As I mentioned in my PM, I hope you can work through this period of grief and do as your mother would want. I just returned from a short-week at my mother's house doing Fall chores and was thinking about what happens when she's gone too. She really looks forward to my visits and enjoyed the ride I took her on in my GPW earlier this summer. Those memories are the things that we cherish, as I'm sure you know. God Bless, and again, my condolances.
You posted those pictures after I replied. She looks like she was a lot of fun to be around! You must have many happy memories!
God Bless You and your Family.
Best Regards,
Ray
Last edited by 70th Division on Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:22 am, edited 2 times in total.
-
- G-Lieutenant General
- Posts: 5638
- Joined: Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:29 pm
- Location:
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
Hello David,
Thank you and God Bless You and Your Family.
Best Regards,
Ray
-
- G-Lieutenant General
- Posts: 5638
- Joined: Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:29 pm
- Location:
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
Hello Barrie,
Thank you, I do miss her tremendously, along with my Father.
God Bless You and your Family.
Best Regards,
Ray
Last edited by 70th Division on Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:21 am, edited 1 time in total.
-
- G-Lieutenant General
- Posts: 5638
- Joined: Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:29 pm
- Location:
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
Hello Klass,
Thank you, I know my parents want us to carry on, and live life, while keeping the Faith.
God Bless You and your Family.
Best Regards,
Ray
Last edited by 70th Division on Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:21 am, edited 1 time in total.
-
- G-Lieutenant General
- Posts: 5638
- Joined: Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:29 pm
- Location:
Re: 1943 Ford GPW Build from Rescued 1943 Parts
Hello Oz,17thAirborne wrote: ↑Tue Oct 11, 2022 7:45 amRay I'm saddened by the passing of you beloved mother. You gave her many wonderful years over the past 8. You are an example for us all.
Thank you, it is a sad time, but we must carry on, and keep the Faith.
God Bless you and your Family.
Best Regards,
Ray
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: conrod6 and 58 guests