In Memory of Bob Chamblerlain - Page 3 - Aircraft of World War II

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 07-09-2009, 06:09 PM

Wish I could be there Joe.

lesofprimus · 07-09-2009, 06:48 PM

Same here Joe, hope u guys get through it all with the minimum of sorrow....

evangilder · 07-09-2009, 07:39 PM

I know most of us will be there with you in spirit, Joe. Please send along my sincerest condolences to the rest of the family.

Micdrow · 07-11-2009, 01:43 PM

My condolence go out to you and your family

snafud1 · 07-13-2009, 12:47 AM

My condolence to the family. By what I have read here, he seemed to be one hell of a man.

Airbone Bunny · 07-14-2009, 03:08 PM

seesul · 07-14-2009, 08:07 PM

Joe, be strong.
My prayers are there with you and your family.

FLYBOYJ · 07-15-2009, 09:42 PM

All;

Thanks for the prayers and kind words. My family and I spent the past several days in a resort town to the north west of Denver. Water skied (I don't but I drive the boat) and relaxed at a cabin by a beautiful lake. During that time we as a family was able to gain our bearings once again and focus on the future - I firmly believe that Bob would have wanted exactly this way.

The next big hurdle is the service this weekend - that will be a tough one but we'll reflect, remember this remarkable man, and as he would say "Press On."

One thing I promised my mother in law and wife - my jet flying (L29, 39, Provost, etc.) days are over. In the past 6 years I knew 6 people who perished in these aircraft. Although I believe they are no more dangerous than a Cessna 172 or Super Cub, I can't risk leaving my wife with 2 little girls without a father. I'll still wrench on them and fly my GA stuff (172s, Supercubs and maybe a T-34), but no more "Joey the Jet."

I'm hoping that Mike and I make it to Reno - my time and effort there will be totally dedicated to my father in law.

Again, all your prayers and deeply cherished and appreciated.

Now - Let's PRESS ON!

vikingBerserker · 07-15-2009, 09:46 PM

OORAH.....

Erich · 07-15-2009, 09:48 PM

Joe all I can say is do not press the grief button hard, it is going to continue for a long long time. we just had my Dad's memorial service this past weekend and Kath/myself and my bro are still in a daze..........and will be for some time.

as you might suspect life will take on a slightly different course than one suspects, and it is all normal. Some things just do not matter much anymore; surround your wife and her mother with lots of hugs and "I luv you's".

peace will come in time

yf E ~

evangilder · 07-15-2009, 10:50 PM

I was talking to Donna a while back about getting photos for your 1000 hours flight in the Provost, but I do understand your decision. I still want to get some shots of you flying air-to-air one of these days though.

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this time. I will keep my fond memories of Bob in mind this weekend too.

Sorry to hear about your dad, Erich. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you guys as well.

FLYBOYJ · 07-15-2009, 11:02 PM

Erich; My thoughts were with you through out my ordeal as I knew the services for your dad occurred recently. You, as the "wise old sage" always brings wisdom to trying times (and I know you had a few lately), your words and prayers are always appreciated.

Eric - thanks for understanding. Maybe someday we'll do some air to air stuff with Jim Ostrich. I know I could still fly a T-34 like ringing a bell.

RabidAlien · 07-16-2009, 06:20 PM

Getting away and getting your bearings back is probably one of the best things you could've done. I never met the man, but he sounds like someone I would have liked to've. My prayers for you and your family, Joe. Hang in there, bro!

Marcel · 07-31-2009, 04:12 PM

Only now saw this thread. A little late, but our condolences to you and your family, Joe. Hang in there.

FLYBOYJ · 07-31-2009, 04:15 PM

Thanks Marcel!

07-09-2009, 06:09 PM	#31
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 33,152	Wish I could be there Joe. __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"[/I] Last edited by DerAdlerIstGelandet; 07-13-2009 at 02:30 PM.

07-09-2009, 06:48 PM	#32
lesofprimus Minister of Whoopass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi Posts: 17,490	Same here Joe, hope u guys get through it all with the minimum of sorrow.... __________________ My IL2 Video Tribute to My Grandfather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzN5RuNNJk

07-09-2009, 07:39 PM	#33
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 14,807	I know most of us will be there with you in spirit, Joe. Please send along my sincerest condolences to the rest of the family. __________________ http://www.vg-photo.com For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

07-11-2009, 01:43 PM	#34
Micdrow “Archive” Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,852	My condolence go out to you and your family __________________ "Valor does not mean Hero."

07-13-2009, 12:47 AM	#35
snafud1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mattoon, IL Posts: 443	My condolence to the family. By what I have read here, he seemed to be one hell of a man. __________________

07-14-2009, 03:08 PM	#36
Airbone Bunny Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 24

07-14-2009, 08:07 PM	#37
seesul Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Zlin, Czech Republic Posts: 2,489	Joe, be strong. My prayers are there with you and your family. __________________ Roman Susil Zlin, Czech Republic ...a friend of Joe Owsianik,So. Plainfield, NJ, a former left waist gunner from B-17G ''Tail End Charlie" from 2ndBG,20th Sqdn who was forced to bail out on Aug. 29th, 1944 over my country.

07-15-2009, 09:42 PM	#38
FLYBOYJ IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 16,049	All; Thanks for the prayers and kind words. My family and I spent the past several days in a resort town to the north west of Denver. Water skied (I don't but I drive the boat) and relaxed at a cabin by a beautiful lake. During that time we as a family was able to gain our bearings once again and focus on the future - I firmly believe that Bob would have wanted exactly this way. The next big hurdle is the service this weekend - that will be a tough one but we'll reflect, remember this remarkable man, and as he would say "Press On." One thing I promised my mother in law and wife - my jet flying (L29, 39, Provost, etc.) days are over. In the past 6 years I knew 6 people who perished in these aircraft. Although I believe they are no more dangerous than a Cessna 172 or Super Cub, I can't risk leaving my wife with 2 little girls without a father. I'll still wrench on them and fly my GA stuff (172s, Supercubs and maybe a T-34), but no more "Joey the Jet." I'm hoping that Mike and I make it to Reno - my time and effort there will be totally dedicated to my father in law. Again, all your prayers and deeply cherished and appreciated. Now - Let's PRESS ON! __________________ "IF ITS RED OR DUSTY, DON'T TOUCH IT"

07-15-2009, 09:46 PM	#39
vikingBerserker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,722	OORAH..... __________________ "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it" "Those who dwell in the past, condemn the future" Last edited by vikingBerserker; 07-15-2009 at 09:57 PM.

07-15-2009, 09:48 PM	#40
Erich the old Sage Join Date: May 2004 Location: Platonic Sphere Posts: 10,770	Joe all I can say is do not press the grief button hard, it is going to continue for a long long time. we just had my Dad's memorial service this past weekend and Kath/myself and my bro are still in a daze..........and will be for some time. as you might suspect life will take on a slightly different course than one suspects, and it is all normal. Some things just do not matter much anymore; surround your wife and her mother with lots of hugs and "I luv you's". peace will come in time yf E ~ __________________ Rip it up !

07-15-2009, 10:50 PM	#41
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 14,807	I was talking to Donna a while back about getting photos for your 1000 hours flight in the Provost, but I do understand your decision. I still want to get some shots of you flying air-to-air one of these days though. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this time. I will keep my fond memories of Bob in mind this weekend too. Sorry to hear about your dad, Erich. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you guys as well. __________________ http://www.vg-photo.com For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

07-15-2009, 11:02 PM	#42
FLYBOYJ IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 16,049	Erich; My thoughts were with you through out my ordeal as I knew the services for your dad occurred recently. You, as the "wise old sage" always brings wisdom to trying times (and I know you had a few lately), your words and prayers are always appreciated. Eric - thanks for understanding. Maybe someday we'll do some air to air stuff with Jim Ostrich. I know I could still fly a T-34 like ringing a bell. __________________ "IF ITS RED OR DUSTY, DON'T TOUCH IT"

07-16-2009, 06:20 PM	#43
RabidAlien Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 2,823	Getting away and getting your bearings back is probably one of the best things you could've done. I never met the man, but he sounds like someone I would have liked to've. My prayers for you and your family, Joe. Hang in there, bro! __________________ Pillage, then burn. Argue not with dragons, for thou art crunchy and go well on toast.

07-31-2009, 04:12 PM	#44
Marcel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dordrecht Posts: 3,834	Only now saw this thread. A little late, but our condolences to you and your family, Joe. Hang in there. __________________ " The knack of flying lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."

07-31-2009, 04:15 PM	#45
FLYBOYJ IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 16,049	Thanks Marcel! __________________ "IF ITS RED OR DUSTY, DON'T TOUCH IT"

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