Passing of an Old Guard

[Cliff_Chambliss]

Passing  of an Old Guard.

Approximately 2000 hours 13 April 2013  Major James Shill lifted off for the last time and flew west.  Jim Shill, a member of Birmingham, Alabama Senior Squadron 34 passed quietly in his sleep following a brief illness.

Jim was an Aviation Mechanic in the US Navy during WWII, and joind CAP shortly after.  In the 1960's he was a Senior Member at the Birmingham Alabama Composite Squadron 1, and a cadet orientation pilot.  This is when I met Jim for the first time.  I flew with Jim several times as a Cadet in the Squadron's Aeronca L-16, and Piper L-18 and later in the Alabama Wing North American L-17.  His friendly outgoing personality made him well liked and respected among the cadets and senior members alike (me included). 

many years later following my retirement from the US Army I rejoined the CAP and again renewed my friendship with Jim Shill. 

Major James W. Shill  you will be missed.

[capmaj]

Blue Skies, Major.

[Private Investigator]

Fair winds and calm seas

[Walkman]

May we all serve such that we deserve this kind of tribute as well. Blues skies, Major.

[JeffDG]

May everyone keep the friends and family in their prayers, and may He grant solace to those who remain.