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Post by Jim on Nov 23, 2006 10:49:21 GMT 9
Tomorrow, when you ask the blessing before your traditional dinner, please include one for Jim Day, I rec'd an email from his wife Twyla informing me that Jim fought and lost a gallant battle with cancer on 19 Nov......Never having had the pleasure of shaking his hand, I knew that I had met a special person........ Jim, a tip o me foine fatique cap an THANKS... The Old Sarge EDIT BY MASTEROFWEB 9 Jan 2007 Thanks to Ron Kollas for this photo of Jim from the 1957 85th Air Division yearbook. Patrick McGee, Webmaster
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Post by thud Ron Kollas (deceased) on Nov 23, 2006 11:35:10 GMT 9
I had the pleasure of knowing Jim Day when he was on active duty. A TSgt at the time he ran our engine shop at Andrews from 55-57. Lost track of him after that time frame only to run into him again in 1971 while stationed at Kingsley Field OR. He was then a Convair tech rep on the F106. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Post by Jeff Shannon on Nov 24, 2006 0:09:35 GMT 9
I am sorry to hear about Jim. His Family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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Post by Cougar on Nov 29, 2006 7:16:48 GMT 9
Sorry to hear about Jim. Although I only knew him on these pages, he is a fellow 6er who will be sadly missed. God be with you Jim, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Post by Bill Huff on Dec 4, 2006 22:56:09 GMT 9
I had the pleasure of meeting Jim Day when he became our F-106 tech rep at the 177th FIG back in 1972. Since that time, Jim and I kept in touch even though he went on to work at Jacksonville and then to Langley as an AFETS Manager. Every time I would go to Langley to pull alert, I would always get in touch with Jim and we would have lunch and talk about what was going on in each others lives. Although we were long distance friends, we always emailed one another or got together when occasion occured. I will miss Jim, he was a good friend and a fine gentleman. The Lord be with you Jim
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Post by Dennis Bolen on Dec 14, 2006 22:03:03 GMT 9
So sorry to hear about Jim. Jim was our tech rep with the 84th FIS at Hamilton AFB for several years. He would show up all hours of the night and day to help with many of those tough problems that we would be struggling with. He was devoted to the "six" and was always a call away. He was true gentleman and I will always remember him.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2007 4:45:20 GMT 9
I had posted this previously on a differt thread. I just found this thread today and was saddened by the news. I wanted to repost my comments on this thread for anyone that may read it in the future. And to his family, I am truly sorry for your loss.
I worked with Jim while at Langley AFB (48th FIS) while I was there from 78 to 82. For those that read this, Jim was one of the kindest people I have ever met. When I was a young troop he helped me out as I learned to work on the 106. He taught me everything I know about the air conditioning and heating systems and all the other stuff MA people did. He also gave me an F-106 tie tack that I still have today. I have it pressed into the head liner of my police car next to a photo of my family. I look at it fondly, everyday. I doubt he would remember me but I will always remember him. I wish you well Jim and you are in my prayers
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Post by MOW on Jan 5, 2007 7:50:51 GMT 9
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers to his family. I salute you Jim, may you rest in peace
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Post by pat perry on Jan 6, 2007 1:48:44 GMT 9
I had posted this previously on a differt thread. I just found this thread today and was saddened by the news. I wanted to repost my comments on this thread for anyone that may read it in the future. And to his family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I worked with Jim while at Langley AFB (48th FIS) while I was there from 78 to 82. For those that read this, Jim was one of the kindest people I have ever met. When I was a young troop he helped me out as I learned to work on the 106. He taught me everything I know about the air conditioning and heating systems and all the other stuff MA people did. He also gave me an F-106 tie tack that I still have today. I have it pressed into the head liner of my police car next to a photo of my family. I look at it fondly, everyday. I doubt he would remember me but I will always remember him. I wish you well Jim and you are in my prayers Does anybody have a picture of Jim Day we could get Pat McGee to post on the site? Pat Perry 456th FIS
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Post by MOW on Jan 6, 2007 8:02:36 GMT 9
I'd be glad to!
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Post by az09 on Apr 30, 2008 8:09:58 GMT 9
My memories of Mr. Day was his teaching me the fundementals of engine operation and run-up procedures of the 106.
We are fellow "Okies" if I remember correctly. His stories of bass fishing far excelled his knowledge of aircraft and engine operation, and that was vast and deep as I recollect.
Dan Murphy - Hamilton AFB, Ca - F-106 FLISS 1969 - 71
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Post by alert72 on Aug 29, 2008 23:55:21 GMT 9
My memories of Jim Day go back to 71 when assigned as Crew Chief with the 318th FIS. He taught the F106 Familiarization course and later all in the unit thought of him as Our Tech Rep. A highly respected, dedicated man who all that new him must feel a loss.
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