HEAD'S UP: KSWG member needs your prayers

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Johnny Yuma

August 19, 2009, 06:24:01 PM Last Edit: August 19, 2009, 06:26:57 PM by MIKE
Please keep Major Phillip Aye in your thoughts and prayers. Major Aye was stricken with a major bout of pneumonia while at National Blue Beret and had to be hospitalized in St. Louis while en route home to Kansas earlier this month. He's currently in critical condition and on a ventilator.

Phil is the commander of the 77th Composite squadron in Emporia and the husband of the Kansas Wing commander, Col. Regena Aye.

Anyone wishing to send a card or a letter can either send them to the KSWG Wing HQ or can send them to me and I will forward them on.

My address is :

233 N. 4th Street
Osage City, KS 66523
"And Saint Attila raised the Holy Hand Grenade up on high saying, "Oh Lord, Bless us this Holy Hand Grenade, and with it smash our enemies to tiny bits. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and stoats, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and lima bean-"

" Skip a bit, brother."

"And then the Lord spake, saying: "First, shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then shalt thou count to three. No more, no less. "Three" shall be the number of the counting, and the number of the counting shall be three. "Four" shalt thou not count, and neither count thou two, execpting that thou then goest on to three. Five is RIGHT OUT. Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade to-wards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuffit. Amen."

Armaments Chapter One, verses nine through twenty-seven:

Nolan Teel

#1
August 19, 2009, 06:36:38 PM
Ill keep them both in my prayers!

Airrace

#2
August 20, 2009, 01:35:35 AM
Sorry to hear about this. I will keep him in my thougts.

Dustoff

#3
August 20, 2009, 03:18:06 AM Last Edit: August 20, 2009, 03:23:35 AM by Dustoff
My prayers are with him.

TSgt Laning
CAP-USAF NCLR
Jim

CadetProgramGuy

#4
August 20, 2009, 04:18:51 AM
I passed this along my chain of command and along to my personal list of friends and colleagues that know the Aye Family.

Maj Aye is a rock and foundation to CAP, his family, and his friends.

RickFranz

#5
August 20, 2009, 02:37:10 PM Last Edit: August 20, 2009, 03:41:30 PM by MIKE
Anyone wishing to send a card or a letter can either send them to the KSWG Wing HQ or can send them to me and I will forward them on.

KSWG Wing HQ address is:

Kansas Wing Headquarters
Civil Air Patrol
3024 Arnold Ave., Salina KS 67401
Rick Franz, Col, CAP
KSWG CC
Gill Rob Wilson #2703
IC1

Kaye Downing

#6
August 21, 2009, 05:10:35 AM
Will be glad to add him to our church's prayer list. We have 24 hr/7 adoration so he will be remembered.

Kaye Downing, Capt.
Jacksonville Composite Sq.
FL 383

Airrace

#7
August 21, 2009, 12:19:54 PM
Do you have any upadate on Major Phillip Aye?

RickFranz

#8
August 21, 2009, 01:15:42 PM
He is still in ICU, and stable.  He is fighting pemonia and an infection.  He is on a lot of meds and still needs our prayers.

(Sorry for any misspelled words - spell checker not working)
Rick Franz, Col, CAP
KSWG CC
Gill Rob Wilson #2703
IC1

Chappie

#9
August 21, 2009, 05:40:45 PM
This prayer request has been distributed to the PCR Chaplain Corps as well.
Disclaimer:  Not to be confused with the other user that goes by "Chappy"   :)

md132

#10
August 21, 2009, 08:40:53 PM
My prayers and well wishes.   I have added him to my prayer lists both at my church and with our SDF Chaplain Corps

Johnny Yuma

#11
August 25, 2009, 01:13:18 AM
Phil had a very bad day today. He had a lung collapse and was rushed into surgery to reinflate. Tomorrow they do a tracheotomy so he can breathe easier. Still in ICU and critical.

Gena (Col. Aye, we were cadets in the same unit back in the day) has set up an update page to keep folks appraised of what's going on. Here's the URL:

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/philliphayejr/
"And Saint Attila raised the Holy Hand Grenade up on high saying, "Oh Lord, Bless us this Holy Hand Grenade, and with it smash our enemies to tiny bits. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and stoats, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and lima bean-"

" Skip a bit, brother."

"And then the Lord spake, saying: "First, shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then shalt thou count to three. No more, no less. "Three" shall be the number of the counting, and the number of the counting shall be three. "Four" shalt thou not count, and neither count thou two, execpting that thou then goest on to three. Five is RIGHT OUT. Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade to-wards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuffit. Amen."

Armaments Chapter One, verses nine through twenty-seven:

capchiro

#12
August 25, 2009, 01:39:32 AM
Thank you.  Prayers are on the way.  My son just attended Blue Beret and had only good to say about the Col. and Maj.  He said, "Dad, we are family, we are Blue Beret."  Enough said.  Please prayer for them and theirs.  Thank You.
Lt. Col. Harry E. Siegrist III, CAP
Commander
Sweetwater Comp. Sqdn.
GA154

Airrace

#13
August 25, 2009, 01:44:25 AM
Quote from: capchiro on August 25, 2009, 01:39:32 AM
Thank you.  Prayers are on the way.  My son just attended Blue Beret and had only good to say about the Col. and Maj.  He said, "Dad, we are family, we are Blue Beret."  Enough said.  Please prayer for them and theirs.  Thank You.

My son also attened Blue beret this year and spoke highly of Major Aye. We are still keeping him in our prayers!

Johnny Yuma

#14
September 09, 2009, 09:02:13 PM
All,

Col. Aye added a new update to Caringbridge regarding Phillip's condition today. It's not good.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/philliphayejr/


"And Saint Attila raised the Holy Hand Grenade up on high saying, "Oh Lord, Bless us this Holy Hand Grenade, and with it smash our enemies to tiny bits. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and stoats, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and lima bean-"

" Skip a bit, brother."

"And then the Lord spake, saying: "First, shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then shalt thou count to three. No more, no less. "Three" shall be the number of the counting, and the number of the counting shall be three. "Four" shalt thou not count, and neither count thou two, execpting that thou then goest on to three. Five is RIGHT OUT. Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade to-wards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuffit. Amen."

Armaments Chapter One, verses nine through twenty-seven:

billford1

#15
September 10, 2009, 01:45:28 AM
Jon, Our Prayers are with Phil and Regina. I have to believe He's still got a chance.

BRgds,

Bill

Johnny Yuma

#16
September 22, 2009, 04:11:53 AM
BUMP.

Phil's still hanging in there. One lung has pretty much healed, the other is still leaking. More at Caringbridge: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/philliphayejr/

One of Phil's friends created a Youtube tribute to him here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4C3SGqkFH8
"And Saint Attila raised the Holy Hand Grenade up on high saying, "Oh Lord, Bless us this Holy Hand Grenade, and with it smash our enemies to tiny bits. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and stoats, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and lima bean-"

" Skip a bit, brother."

"And then the Lord spake, saying: "First, shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then shalt thou count to three. No more, no less. "Three" shall be the number of the counting, and the number of the counting shall be three. "Four" shalt thou not count, and neither count thou two, execpting that thou then goest on to three. Five is RIGHT OUT. Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade to-wards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuffit. Amen."

Armaments Chapter One, verses nine through twenty-seven:

flyguy06

#17
September 22, 2009, 05:46:19 PM
Very nice video. Doe anybody know what unit in the 82nd he was in?

Johnny Yuma

#18
September 22, 2009, 09:50:20 PM Last Edit: September 23, 2009, 02:25:23 AM by Johnny Yuma
Quote from: flyguy06 on September 22, 2009, 05:46:19 PM
Very nice video. Doe anybody know what unit in the 82nd he was in?

3/504 PIR from 1986-1989 when he had the jump accident on Sicily DZ. The bulk of that time was in the Battalion Scout/Sniper platoon from what I understand.  He's got some pretty good stories from Operation Golden Pheasant and his time in Panama just prior to Just Cause.
"And Saint Attila raised the Holy Hand Grenade up on high saying, "Oh Lord, Bless us this Holy Hand Grenade, and with it smash our enemies to tiny bits. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and stoats, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and lima bean-"

" Skip a bit, brother."

"And then the Lord spake, saying: "First, shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then shalt thou count to three. No more, no less. "Three" shall be the number of the counting, and the number of the counting shall be three. "Four" shalt thou not count, and neither count thou two, execpting that thou then goest on to three. Five is RIGHT OUT. Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade to-wards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuffit. Amen."

Armaments Chapter One, verses nine through twenty-seven:

C/MSgt Lunsford

#19
September 23, 2009, 02:17:00 AM
I'll keep them in my prayers.  :(

Wright Brothers #13915

isuhawkeye

#20
October 08, 2009, 11:02:57 AM
FYI: Phill passed away this morning

RickFranz

#21
October 08, 2009, 11:17:28 AM
Phillip succumbed to his illness and passed away just after midnight.  He fought a valiant fight against pneumonia and ARDS.  Phillip's father called him "Tiger" and he certainly fought like one over the last couple months.  As arrangements are made, I will post them to the site so that those who would like to attend his services can do so.  I appreciate the kind wishes, prayers, and support we have received from our friends and family during this difficult time.  Your comments were both comforting and inspiring.  May the memories of the good works Phillip did encourage us to give of ourselves as he gave of himself.  May the stories of his adventures rest in our hearts and make us smile when we think of him.  May the tales of his escapades bring a bright spot to us in the future as we remember him fondly.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/philliphayejr/journal
Rick Franz, Col, CAP
KSWG CC
Gill Rob Wilson #2703
IC1

MIKE

#22
October 08, 2009, 02:30:16 PM
Merged.
Mike Johnston

CadetProgramGuy

#23
October 08, 2009, 02:36:07 PM
I personally met Maj Aye at my first NCR Encampment when it was held at Camp Dodge in Iowa a few years back.  I can tell you from first hand that the stories that are on the Caring Bridge have the Phillip touch.  he always had the cadets first and formost in his priorities.

Major Aye will be missed deeply.

BLUE SKIES my friend.

James

Airrace

#24
October 08, 2009, 04:32:40 PM
We are deeply sadened by the loss of another great leader and contributor to CAP. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Johnny Yuma

#25
October 08, 2009, 05:14:55 PM Last Edit: October 08, 2009, 05:33:52 PM by MIKE
Thanks for getting the head's up out, Hawkeye. I got busy this morning and failed to check Caring bridge before I left for work. I hit the ground once i got there and didn't get the word until late morning.

On a personal level, Phil and Gena have been like brother and sister to me for years now and this is like losing one. For Kansas Wing, and the Emporia unit that Phil commanded, it's another kick in the guts, having lost another one of our own so soon. Both are still reeling from the losses of Chaplain Veazy and Ed Hill in the last year.

There simply aren't words...
"And Saint Attila raised the Holy Hand Grenade up on high saying, "Oh Lord, Bless us this Holy Hand Grenade, and with it smash our enemies to tiny bits. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and stoats, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and lima bean-"

" Skip a bit, brother."

"And then the Lord spake, saying: "First, shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then shalt thou count to three. No more, no less. "Three" shall be the number of the counting, and the number of the counting shall be three. "Four" shalt thou not count, and neither count thou two, execpting that thou then goest on to three. Five is RIGHT OUT. Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade to-wards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuffit. Amen."

Armaments Chapter One, verses nine through twenty-seven:

Chappie

#26
October 08, 2009, 09:21:58 PM
I met Major Aye while attending the 2008 NSC.   Was impressed by his character and his passion for CAP.  While I did not have the privilege of serving with him or knowing him better, I have heard great things about him from members of the Kansas Wing and the NCR.

My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Col Regena Aye, and the members of the Aye family as well as with the members of KSWG and all those in CAP whose lives have been touched by Phillip.


"Blue Skies and Tail Winds"
Disclaimer:  Not to be confused with the other user that goes by "Chappy"   :)

billford1

#27
October 08, 2009, 11:54:39 PM
Our Hearts and Prayers are with Aye Family and The Emporia Squadron. We will always remember Phil.

God Bless,

Bill

RickFranz

#28
October 09, 2009, 05:18:58 PM
We are going to put up a remembrance board for Maj. Aye at Wing.  If you would like to post something on that board please email to donna@kswghq.kscoxmail.com we will then print out your comment and post it to the board.
Rick Franz, Col, CAP
KSWG CC
Gill Rob Wilson #2703
IC1

Johnny Yuma

#29
October 09, 2009, 08:18:43 PM
Quote from: Johnny Yuma on September 22, 2009, 09:50:20 PM
Quote from: flyguy06 on September 22, 2009, 05:46:19 PM
Very nice video. Doe anybody know what unit in the 82nd he was in?

3/504 PIR from 1986-1989 when he had the jump accident on Sicily DZ. The bulk of that time was in the Battalion Scout/Sniper platoon from what I understand.  He's got some pretty good stories from Operation Golden Pheasant and his time in Panama just prior to Just Cause.

I've got to correct my earlier post, Phil was in 2nd Battalion, 504th PIR. 3/504 didn't go to Honduras when the Sandinistas invaded.

Some friends of his have created a memorial video for him, I thought I'd pass them on here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FROXVLRRegg

"And Saint Attila raised the Holy Hand Grenade up on high saying, "Oh Lord, Bless us this Holy Hand Grenade, and with it smash our enemies to tiny bits. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and stoats, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and lima bean-"

" Skip a bit, brother."

"And then the Lord spake, saying: "First, shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then shalt thou count to three. No more, no less. "Three" shall be the number of the counting, and the number of the counting shall be three. "Four" shalt thou not count, and neither count thou two, execpting that thou then goest on to three. Five is RIGHT OUT. Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade to-wards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuffit. Amen."

Armaments Chapter One, verses nine through twenty-seven:

Johnny Yuma

#30
October 12, 2009, 10:36:34 PM
Mods: feel free to merge or close the earlier thread on Maj. Aye, your call.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/philliphayejr/journal

Phillip H. Aye, Jr.  July 18, 1968-October 8, 2009.  After a courageous battle with pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome, Phillip passed way at St Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri on 8 October 2009.  Phillip was born in Pensacola, Florida but spent most of his childhood in Allen, Kansas and Emporia, Kansas.  He graduated from Emporia High in 1986.



Phillip joined the US Army and departed for basic training shortly after graduation.  After basic training he attended jump school at Fort Benning, Georgia and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg.  Phillip also graduated from the Escuela de Paracaidismo de Honduras.  Phillip served as a scout/sniper in the 2/504 PIR until a double parachute malfunction on 27 October 1989 separated him from his beloved Army.  Phillip recuperated and attended college, earning an Associate of Arts from Allen Community College in May 1998 and graduating from Emporia State University in December 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in History with honors and Bachelor of Science in Education with honors.   Phillip worked for USD420 in Osage City as a substitute teacher and junior high football coach for a short time.  He also taught as an adjunct for Allen Community College for a few semesters.  Phillip married Regena Bailey on December 3, 2000 in Osage City, Kansas.



Phillip loved music, shooting sports, muscle cars and grilling. Phillip had a zest for life and a sense of humor that was admired by many and will be greatly missed.  He loved to drink coffee and shoot pool with his best friends Robert Stockton and Jeff Rensing.  Dedicated to helping others, Phillip touched the lives of more than fifty teen boys through his service as a foster parent and countless others nationwide as a Civil Air Patrol (CAP) officer.  A patriot to the core, the mission always came first with Phillip and he always found the time and energy for an ELT mission, a blood run, to help a cadet attend an activity, or to teach marksmanship.  In CAP, Major Aye earned many honors including Outstanding Tactical Officer at the 2005 Nebraska Wing Encampment, Kansas Wing Aerospace Education Officer of the Year 2003, three Commander's Commendations, the Search and Rescue Ribbon, the Disaster Relief Ribbon, the Find Ribbon, and the Exceptional Service Award.  Major earned the Gill Robb Wilson Award, CAP's highest award for senior member professional development, in 2009.  Major Aye served as the Homeland Security Officer for Kansas Wing and the commander of the 77th Composite Squadron.  Major Aye attended more than ten encampments, National Blue Beret seven times, National Staff College, and Hawk Mountain Ranger School.  Phillip was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the National Rifle Association, and the Patriot Guard.     



Phillip will be greatly missed by his wife Regena, his parents Phillip and Janice Aye and Albert and Geraline Wamser.  Phillip will be remembered by his devoted brothers Sam Aye and Dave Sprinkle as well as his loving sisters Cindy Rhudy, Debbie Weaver, Vicki Padilla, Sheri Thurston, Linda Elopre, Donna Chevalier, Kristi Davenport, and Jeanie Hedgepath.  Innumerable other friends and family were blessed to know him.



Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2009, at the Burlingame Federated Church in Burlingame, Kansas.  Interment with military funeral honors will follow at the Burlingame Cemetery. He will lie in state from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, at Carey Funeral Home in Burlingame, where the family will meet with relatives and friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 



Memorial contributions can be made to Kansas Wing, Civil Air Patrol.  Donations will be used to fund cadet scholarships for National Special Activities so that Phillip may continue to touch the lives of young people in a positive way, and sent c/o the Funeral Home, P.O. Box 196, Burlingame, KS 66413.
"And Saint Attila raised the Holy Hand Grenade up on high saying, "Oh Lord, Bless us this Holy Hand Grenade, and with it smash our enemies to tiny bits. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and stoats, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and lima bean-"

" Skip a bit, brother."

"And then the Lord spake, saying: "First, shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then shalt thou count to three. No more, no less. "Three" shall be the number of the counting, and the number of the counting shall be three. "Four" shalt thou not count, and neither count thou two, execpting that thou then goest on to three. Five is RIGHT OUT. Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade to-wards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuffit. Amen."

Armaments Chapter One, verses nine through twenty-seven:

SDF_Specialist

#31
October 12, 2009, 11:21:54 PM
Thoughts and prayers to the friends and family. Thank you for your service sir. Hooah!
SDF_Specialist

flyguy06

#32
October 13, 2009, 05:16:45 AM
small world. I have a CAP member in my unit that was in the 82nd Abn Div inthe 80's. When I told him about this thread. he recognized the name. Isnt sure if he knew him or not.


Thoughts and prayers go out to the family as well.

Nathan

#33
October 13, 2009, 08:40:54 PM
I will definitely be at the funeral on Friday, so if anyone else is going, I'll see you there.
Nathan Scalia

The post beneath this one is a lie.

Johnny Yuma

#34
October 14, 2009, 01:30:23 AM
Quote from: flyguy06 on October 13, 2009, 05:16:45 AM
small world. I have a CAP member in my unit that was in the 82nd Abn Div inthe 80's. When I told him about this thread. he recognized the name. Isnt sure if he knew him or not.


Thoughts and prayers go out to the family as well.

My understanding is that Phil was known through the 82nd ABN at the time as the Specialist who streamered on Siciliy in 1989 and lived. Not too many guys lose both chutes and survive. He did.

See you there, Nathan.
"And Saint Attila raised the Holy Hand Grenade up on high saying, "Oh Lord, Bless us this Holy Hand Grenade, and with it smash our enemies to tiny bits. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and stoats, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and lima bean-"

" Skip a bit, brother."

"And then the Lord spake, saying: "First, shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then shalt thou count to three. No more, no less. "Three" shall be the number of the counting, and the number of the counting shall be three. "Four" shalt thou not count, and neither count thou two, execpting that thou then goest on to three. Five is RIGHT OUT. Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade to-wards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuffit. Amen."

Armaments Chapter One, verses nine through twenty-seven:

billford1

#35
October 15, 2009, 12:26:29 AM
Quote from: Nathan on October 13, 2009, 08:40:54 PM
I will definitely be at the funeral on Friday, so if anyone else is going, I'll see you there.
Yes. Call Me.

Dustoff

#36
October 16, 2009, 03:30:16 AM
And I believe that Phil has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

I will also be attending.
Jim

Johnny Yuma

#37
October 16, 2009, 03:52:53 AM
He was. He's wearing it now.

Family and friends visitation went well tonight, my estimate about 100 or so visitors and family. The cadet honor and color guards have really stepped up, couldn't ask for any better of anyone. Both teams, all dozen or so, are house guests of Col. Aye's tonight with their Senior chaperons.

Phil was an active Patriot Guard rider and the PGR will both escort him from the church and have a flag line at the cemetary awaiting him.
"And Saint Attila raised the Holy Hand Grenade up on high saying, "Oh Lord, Bless us this Holy Hand Grenade, and with it smash our enemies to tiny bits. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and stoats, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and lima bean-"

" Skip a bit, brother."

"And then the Lord spake, saying: "First, shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then shalt thou count to three. No more, no less. "Three" shall be the number of the counting, and the number of the counting shall be three. "Four" shalt thou not count, and neither count thou two, execpting that thou then goest on to three. Five is RIGHT OUT. Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade to-wards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuffit. Amen."

Armaments Chapter One, verses nine through twenty-seven:

NCRblues

#38
October 16, 2009, 04:44:38 AM
I will be in attendance on Friday as well.
In god we trust, all others we run through NCIC

isuhawkeye

#39
October 16, 2009, 11:55:20 AM
I wish I could make it, but I just cant get there.  would someone share some pictures, of the event?

ColonelJack

#40
October 16, 2009, 04:29:24 PM
While I never had the pleasure of knowing Lt. Col. Aye, I do want to express my deepest condolences to his family and to the Kansas Wing.  Col. Aye sounds like the kind of man I'd have loved to know, and would have called friend.

Jack
Jack Bagley, Ed. D.
Lt. Col., CAP (now inactive)
Gill Robb Wilson Award No. 1366, 29 Nov 1991
Admiral, Great Navy of the State of Nebraska
Honorary Admiral, Navy of the Republic of Molossia

JonSawyer

#41
October 17, 2009, 01:13:51 AM
I'll miss visiting with Phil on my trips to KS, had the pleasure of being in the same class with him at Hawk and was at Bragg in 89 and remember the accident, he was a survivor an a fighter he'll be missed my a great many.

Johnny Yuma

#42
October 17, 2009, 03:09:31 AM
It's 2132, I'm back home for the night.

The services were emotionally draining for everyone involved and a perfect tribute to Phil. The church seats 300 and at least 40 folks were standing in back and the sides. There were members present from as far away as Pennsylvania Wing and representatives from the U.S. Army, Air Force and Navy (Phil's father is retired USN) as well as NHQ, CAP-USAF and the KSARNG. Those present who were attendees of NBB were allowed to wear their berets to the services and many in civilian attire wore their St. Alban's crosses and the NRA marksmanship badges earned under Phil's training and guidance. CAP Talk members rfranz, Nathan, Billford1, dustoff and yours truly were present as well.

The services were officiated by a long time friend of Phil's: a former CAP cadet from the Emporia unit in World War 2 turned US Army Intel officer whom upon retirement entered the clergy. Among the speakers were Col. Kuddes (NCR/CC) who spoke about Phil's selfless service to CAP. Next, Sergeant Major Mark Lahan, a former CAP cadet and is now a CAP Captain, spoke of Phil's service in the U.S. Army. Mark and Phil served in Battalion recon platoons in different Infantry regiments in the 82 ABN at the same time. Lastly, a lifelong friend of Phil's spoke of his memories of Phil and his family. A video montage was also shown of Phil's times in the Army, CAP, his wedding day and friends. It got very emotional for everyone there.

The funeral procession was escorted to the cemetary by members of the Patriot Guard Riders who also formed a flag line and set up U.S. flags along all the side walks at the Church. Osage County Sheriff's officers and officers from the Burlingame Police Department (one of which a former cadet) both provided traffic control. Graveside services were rendered and military honors provided by the 1st Infantry Division's ceremonial platoon out of Fort Riley, Kansas.

Members of the KSWG Honor guard, a joint detail consisting of cadets from KSWG HQ, KS-057 and KS077 did an outstanding job of keeping vigil during the services and posting/retiring the colors as well as serving as Col. Aye's escort through the services. Special thanks go out to KS034 for providing shuttle services for the members who arrived by air, ferrying them from the Osage City airport to Burlingame and back, a 20 mile round trip. Members of KS123 also assisted by keeping radio watch for anyone needing talk-in to the services. You guys know who you are and have my personal thanks.

"And Saint Attila raised the Holy Hand Grenade up on high saying, "Oh Lord, Bless us this Holy Hand Grenade, and with it smash our enemies to tiny bits. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and stoats, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and lima bean-"

" Skip a bit, brother."

"And then the Lord spake, saying: "First, shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then shalt thou count to three. No more, no less. "Three" shall be the number of the counting, and the number of the counting shall be three. "Four" shalt thou not count, and neither count thou two, execpting that thou then goest on to three. Five is RIGHT OUT. Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade to-wards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuffit. Amen."

Armaments Chapter One, verses nine through twenty-seven:

Nathan

#43
October 17, 2009, 03:17:07 AM
It was a good service. If anyone didn't recognize me, I think I was the only SM not in a service coat, due to me not having ordered the silver nameplate after turning senior.

I wish I had had more time to walk around and meet everyone, but I have a busy weekend ahead. Regardless, I'm glad I was able to take the time to go, and for those of you whom I did say hello to, it was good to meet you/see you again.
Nathan Scalia

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billford1

#44
October 17, 2009, 02:12:43 PM
It really pleased me to see the turnout of so many who showed up for such a moving goodbye to our friend and Leader who has gone to be with God. Thanks to the motorcycle Patriot Honor Guard, to the Military Honor Guard and all who were there. Phil's Legacy will live with us as we serve. Before yesterday I never knew what an impact Phil had on so many. I will always recall this time for this unique leader and his life that has touched so many.

Nathan

#45
October 17, 2009, 03:43:59 PM
I am VERY glad that Fred Phelp's group was otherwise occupied. Being so close to their HQ made me a little bit nervous, especially since Lt Col Aye apparently was a Patriot Guard rider.

Luckily for us, they are apparently busy protesting a high school putting on a theatrical run of "Rent."
Nathan Scalia

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SDF_Specialist

#46
October 17, 2009, 06:22:10 PM
It sounds as though it was a lovely service, and one fitting for the Major. I hope that all who he touched learned something from him, and will apply it throughout their life.
SDF_Specialist

Johnny Yuma

#47
October 18, 2009, 03:13:03 AM
Quote from: Nathan on October 17, 2009, 03:43:59 PM
I am VERY glad that Fred Phelp's group was otherwise occupied. Being so close to their HQ made me a little bit nervous, especially since Lt Col Aye apparently was a Patriot Guard rider.

Luckily for us, they are apparently busy protesting a high school putting on a theatrical run of "Rent."

The Phelpses normally don't do veteran's funerals. They like the funerals of the war dead because they can maximize their painful effects on more people and possibly score face time on a news broadcast. In short, Phil's funeral didn't qualify (Thank God!!!)

The PGR rides for all veterans' funerals when requested whether or not the Cult is going to be present.
"And Saint Attila raised the Holy Hand Grenade up on high saying, "Oh Lord, Bless us this Holy Hand Grenade, and with it smash our enemies to tiny bits. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and stoats, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and lima bean-"

" Skip a bit, brother."

"And then the Lord spake, saying: "First, shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then shalt thou count to three. No more, no less. "Three" shall be the number of the counting, and the number of the counting shall be three. "Four" shalt thou not count, and neither count thou two, execpting that thou then goest on to three. Five is RIGHT OUT. Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade to-wards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuffit. Amen."

Armaments Chapter One, verses nine through twenty-seven:

C/MSgt Lunsford

#48
October 19, 2009, 11:44:10 AM
I'm in grief to hear that a Great Member of Civil Air Patrol has passed away. I never knew of Lt. Colonel Aye but I'm sure he was a great guy. His Family will be in my prayer during this time of sorrow and grieving. 

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Johnny Yuma

#49
October 20, 2009, 12:41:26 AM Last Edit: October 20, 2009, 12:46:42 AM by Johnny Yuma
Quote from: Lunsford on October 19, 2009, 11:44:10 AM
I'm in grief to hear that a Great Member of Civil Air Patrol has passed away. I never knew of Lt. Colonel Aye but I'm sure he was a great guy. His Family will be in my prayer during this time of sorrow and grieving.

Please keep the members of his squadron, NCR-KS-077, in your thoughts and prayers as well. Many of the junior officers are former cadets and have been hit pretty hard by his loss.

I just found out today that one of the members of the Ft. Riley detail is a former CAP cadet who is now a serving US Army PFC. Karma...
"And Saint Attila raised the Holy Hand Grenade up on high saying, "Oh Lord, Bless us this Holy Hand Grenade, and with it smash our enemies to tiny bits. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and stoats, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and lima bean-"

" Skip a bit, brother."

"And then the Lord spake, saying: "First, shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then shalt thou count to three. No more, no less. "Three" shall be the number of the counting, and the number of the counting shall be three. "Four" shalt thou not count, and neither count thou two, execpting that thou then goest on to three. Five is RIGHT OUT. Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade to-wards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuffit. Amen."

Armaments Chapter One, verses nine through twenty-seven:

C/MSgt Lunsford

#50
October 20, 2009, 01:48:06 AM
Quote from: Johnny Yuma on October 20, 2009, 12:41:26 AM
Quote from: Lunsford on October 19, 2009, 11:44:10 AM
I'm in grief to hear that a Great Member of Civil Air Patrol has passed away. I never knew of Lt. Colonel Aye but I'm sure he was a great guy. His Family will be in my prayer during this time of sorrow and grieving.

Please keep the members of his squadron, NCR-KS-077, in your thoughts and prayers as well. Many of the junior officers are former cadets and have been hit pretty hard by his loss.

I just found out today that one of the members of the Ft. Riley detail is a former CAP cadet who is now a serving US Army PFC. Karma...
Will do! I will bring it up during my Church's Weekly Youth Prayer Night.

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