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Place: LV, TX Comments: '9/11' was one of the worst memories of my adult life - especially when the 2nd plane struck the other tower and later when both towers crumbled to the ground. I still have the ball cap given to me by Shortcake & Toni from the USS New York (LPD-21), a Navy ship that was built partly with steel salvaged from World Trade Center wreckage. The banner below the crest of the ship's emblem reads: "Never Forget".
Place: Richardson Comments: No Toni, all I know about Rod is what he has posted on FB. The last time a day ago he said the fire was 50 mi or so from him. I urged him to pack a quick get-a-way pack and food for his animals and be ready to leave as it could be at his back door in minutes. He said they were watching closely. If I hear anything I will post it.
Place: Melissa TX USA Comments: Sandy, not to downplay in any way the loss of Smokey or 9/11 but, have you heard anything from Rod Savage? Doesnβt be live in Oregon? I see that the fires are spreading in Oregon as well. Anyone heard from him?
Place: 9-11 2001 Comments: None of us will ever forget what we saw that surreal morning and what happened throughout the day. Or, exactly where we were as we watched it all unfold on the TV. I chose this one pic as all the others were too graphic and they bring back so much pain. Today 9-11 has been designated Patriot Day. Observe it appropriately. God Bless the USA.
Place: Richardson Comments: For all who read, look or post here, please scroll down a few posts and click on the link Don Lincoln showed for Smokey. The full tribute has been posted. You need to read it.
Place: LV, TX Comments: The link below now shows an expanded version of Smokey's obit.
Place: Richardson Comments: For those who don't always click on things, here's what they have published for now. It says more to follow later. Thank you Don for finding this. "Jay Kimbrough, 72, of College Station, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. A Visitation will be held from 1-5 pm, on Sunday, September 13th, at Hillier of COLLEGE STATION. Graveside Services and Military Honors will begin at 1 PM, on Tuesday, September 15th, at Dallas - Ft. Worth National Cemetery. A full life story will be posted soon."
Place: LV, TX Comments: One obit found this a.m. for Smokey: https://www.hillierfuneralhome.com/tributes/Jay-Kimbrough
Place: Raining in Richardson Comments: Thank you Carol. I changed it out when I posted the info on Smokey. And you are exactly right . . . It just seemed the right image to use.
Place: OP, KS Comments: Sandy - I just noticed the eagle and the stars. Not sure when you added them, but I think of them as a fitting tribute to Smokey. π
Place: Grosvenor, Texas Comments: Uh, Larry, I think Buddy Capps would take issue with your statement.
Place: Dallas Comments: Don, do you recall on the Boude Storey team that you and I played on, the starting backfield was Harvey Bass, Larry Reid, Buddy Capps, and Smokey Kimbrough? Now they're all gone but Buddy. I can't believe it, but with what he has gone through since 2014, I understand. Rest in peace Smokey.
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Place: The Passing of Jay "Smokey" Kimbrough Comments: It is with great sadness that we must close the chapter on our friend Jay "Smokey" Kimbrough. He passed away late yesterday, Sept 8, 2020. A little more than 6 years ago, on May 16, 2014, Smokey had a bad motorcycle accident out on a country road called TX 6 just S. of Navasota. Unfortunately, he suffered numerous injuries, including severe brain trauma. It's been a long and difficult 6 yrs for him and his family. Although Smokey was a very public figure in politics and was a tireless public servant here in Texas, we all knew him as a war hero. His family had asked for privacy after the accident. They also ask for privacy now as they mourn his loss. His dtr posted a nice picture collage and tribute on FB but I doubt there will be a public viewing or services. However, what ever his dtr provides will be posted here for those not on FB. There were so many life phases to Smokey, but we will all remember him as a SOC football & baseball player, track, a Military Veteran and hero, a politician, etc, etc. But classmates, not only from '66 but other years too, will remember him as SMOKEY. . . a friend and fellow SOCite. RIP Smokey
Place: LV, TX Comments: Carol - Thank you for posting the note about Smokey's passing. Yes, very sad. I'll ask Kathy to look for FB info, since I'm not on it. I felt this might happen, but hoped to have an opportunity to visit him beforehand. However, couldn't reach the family thru one of his closer friends - I should've tried harder. Will have to see what sort of services are planned and if they'll be private. Will re-post via SOC '66 e-mail DL. Thanks again. |
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