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June 29, 2009

Sometimes You Have to Let the Actions Speak for Themselves

...before you say goodbye.

Kenneth Reusser, 1920 - 2009

The funeral for Ken Reusser, a legendary Marine aviator is taking place in Clackamas as I type this. Apologies for not finding out about this sooner.



Reusser is a much-decorated pilot who received the Navy Cross for his actions in World War II. In a dramatic counter-kamikaze mission, he and his copilot tracked down a Japanese surveillance aircraft that was providing information to suicide pilots, chasing it through skies so cold that their guns froze up.

They used their Corsair's propellers to slice through the tail of the reconnaisance plane.

His passing touches a special place in our family, too ~ he was the Grinch's Commanding Officer in VMF-232 during the mid-50's.

Semper Fi, sir.

And God speed your valiant heart through clear skies.


Posted by tree hugging sister at June 29, 2009 07:23 PM

Comments

Vale, Colonel Reusser, and God speed.

Posted by: JeffS at June 29, 2009 08:28 PM

Semper fidelis.

Posted by: Skyler at June 29, 2009 08:43 PM

Wow.

Just wow.

Semper fi, sir. I just wish I could live up to the standard set by the man with my first name.

Posted by: Ken S, Fifth String on the Banjo of Life at June 29, 2009 09:41 PM

May God bless this good man.

Posted by: Ave at June 30, 2009 06:05 AM

Indeed, God Bless and RIP. You've earned it.

Posted by: Mr. Bingley at June 30, 2009 06:09 AM

Sorry I didn't know about this sooner. The donation would have been on the way. Semper Fi and Godspeed, sir.

Posted by: Gary from Jersey at June 30, 2009 11:06 AM

God Speed sir. Rest in Peace. We will miss you!

Posted by: Teresa at June 30, 2009 03:12 PM