MLU FORUM  

Go Back   MLU FORUM > GENERAL WW2 TOPICS > Your Relatives

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-01-24, 20:14
Darrell Zinck's Avatar
Darrell Zinck Darrell Zinck is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: New Brunswick
Posts: 843
Default In Memorium - My Father

Hi

Sadly, my Dad passed away on 2 January 2024 in his 89th year after a long period of ailing health. Sad but also thankful.

Dad joined the RCAF in 1952 as a Microwave Communications Tech and retired from the CAF in 1991 as a CWO in the Communications Branch.

He was admitted as a Member to the Order of Military Merit, earned the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal, the Special Service Medal w/ bars Alert & NATO, and a Canadian Forces Decoration with 2 clasps.

He was immensely proud of his service and after growing up in a military family following him around to a new posting every 3-4 years, then joining up myself and doing the same thing to my own family, I am too.

kind regards
Darrell
Attached Thumbnails
Donald Glenwood Zinck3.jpg  
__________________
"Ever notice you run into the nicest people, in tanks?" - Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-01-24, 20:38
Hanno Spoelstra's Avatar
Hanno Spoelstra Hanno Spoelstra is offline
MLU Administrator
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 14,400
Default

My condolences, Darrell
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-01-24, 23:36
maple_leaf_eh maple_leaf_eh is offline
Terry Warner
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Shouting at clouds
Posts: 3,081
Default

My brother and I buried our father's ashes in a .303BR ammunition box, along with a few of his usual pocket items. He was 89 too.

Be good to everyone around you, and may a smile come to your face when you remember him.

Terry
__________________
Terry Warner

- 74-????? M151A2
- 70-08876 M38A1
- 53-71233 M100CDN trailer

Beware! The Green Disease walks among us!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 09-01-24, 04:04
Bob Carriere Bob Carriere is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Hammond, Ontario
Posts: 5,191
Default ... the ultimate destination.......

My condolences Darrell

Bob C.
__________________
Bob Carriere....B.T.B
C15a Cab 11
Hammond, Ontario
Canada
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 09-01-24, 04:55
rob love rob love is offline
carrier mech
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Shilo MB, the armpit of Canada
Posts: 7,517
Default

My condolences for your loss Darrell.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 09-01-24, 11:52
Ed Storey Ed Storey is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 1,426
Default

My condolences Darrell

ED
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 09-01-24, 15:15
Jordan Baker's Avatar
Jordan Baker Jordan Baker is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4,000
Default

Condolences to you and your family.
__________________
Jordan Baker
RHLI Museum,
Otter LRC
C15A-Wire3, 1944
Willys MB, 1942
10cwt Canadian trailer
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 09-01-24, 16:44
Wayne Hingley's Avatar
Wayne Hingley Wayne Hingley is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Water Valley, Alberta
Posts: 733
Default

That's sad news, Darrell. My condolences.
__________________
1953 M37 CDN
1953 M38A1 CDN
1967 M38A1 CDN2
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 09-01-24, 22:40
Kolten Hooper's Avatar
Kolten Hooper Kolten Hooper is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: ON, Canada
Posts: 51
Default

I am sending peace and comfort to you and your family. I am sorry to learn of this Darrell. My condolences.
__________________
M38A1 CDN3 - CFR 70-08892
Can-am Motorcycle - CFR 83-61617
Kawasaki KLR250 - CFR 95-10915
Chevrolet M1009 Blazer CUCV
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 10-01-24, 15:41
Robin Craig's Avatar
Robin Craig Robin Craig is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Near Kingston, ON, Canada
Posts: 2,153
Default

Dear Darrell, our condolences to you and your family for the loss of your father, I hope you have many happy memories to look back on.
__________________
Robin Craig

Home of the Maple Leaf Adapter
2 Canadian Mk1 Ferrets
Kawasaki KLR250 CFR 95-10908 ex PPCLI
Canadair CL70 CFR 58-91588
Armstrong MT500 serial CFR 86-78530
Two Canam 250s
Land Rover S3 Commanders Caravan Carawagon 16 GN 07
Trailer Cargo 3/4 T 2WHD 38 GJ 62
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 10-01-24, 22:17
CWO (ret) Gilles Aubé's Avatar
CWO (ret) Gilles Aubé CWO (ret) Gilles Aubé is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Laval, Québec, Canada
Posts: 217
Default in Memorium

Perdre son père est très difficile, toutes mes condoléances les plus sincères.
Gilles
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 16-01-24, 04:16
Darrell Zinck's Avatar
Darrell Zinck Darrell Zinck is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: New Brunswick
Posts: 843
Default

Hi

Thank you for your kind thoughts, Merci beaucoup pour vos aimables pensées.

Personally I was prepared for this eventuality and am very much trying to be positive for my siblings. We are gathering from across Canada in the Spring to lay his ashes with Mom.

I have many happy memories of my Dad and am enjoying a stroll through them via old photos! I see now how those remote Pinetree Line postings were a bit more bearable!

regards
Darrell
Attached Thumbnails
Fish.jpg  
__________________
"Ever notice you run into the nicest people, in tanks?" - Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
My father Hanno Spoelstra Tributes 27 27-06-19 23:28
My Father's War - looking for details paultp Your Relatives 10 27-02-19 01:03
Silver memorium Statue rob love WW2 Military History & Equipment 5 15-03-10 21:46
In Memorium Garry Shipton (RIP) The Sergeants' Mess 1 14-08-06 22:16


All times are GMT +2. The time now is 14:05.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Maple Leaf Up, 2003-2016