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I did nit know bob ,but would like to send my prayers and thoughts out to his family.
Laurie Smith
Gorham, ME USA - 08/26/10 at 18:21:35 (EST)

I love reading all the articles in this page, I am touched with all the true stories
Nestor D. Dahilan
Bulacan, phil - 07/07/10 at 00:41:31 (EST)

found your website while searching for other USAF websites. Very moving to read about.I served 13 months at Kunsan AFB in 1970-71 as a security policeman.His life's story revives my faith in a true American hero and patriot-GOD BLESS!
george stevens
calais, me USA - 05/21/10 at 16:41:08 (EST)

Came upon your website by accident while surfing about Osan AFB, Korea. I was stationed there Apr,1956 to Apr, 1957 with the 58th Air Base Group.I have some pictures and was in the Flight and Navigation Assimilator [Link Trainer] section. I don't know the first name of the pilot who crashed into the ocean, but his last name was Capt Friezer [ spelling not guaranteed]I spoke with him just before he left on that last flight and had him in the assimaltor for base orientation for landing training for Osan. The other pilot you mentioned with the fire, I don;t remember his name, however, I stood along the runway partway up hill180 and was watching the takeoff of 2jets at dawn when one of them on the right side started to put up a dust storm and crashed into a pile of dirt along side of the runway due to a new landing system installation being installed.I was told that the explosion was the oxygen tanks in the nose exploding first and watched the fire come back over the canopy. I saw the rescue and transport away from the aircraft. I was told also that the accident was caused by a blown tire. Capt Freizer was from around the Rochester or Buffalo, NY area and his crash was in the SUWAN rocket range area as that is where he told me he was headed when he left my dept around noon of that fateful day.
Ed Willits
Antes Fort, Pa USA - 03/31/10 at 23:13:17 (EST)

Let Jesus be in every town, the rescue and the light in word of God, and in many new homes those who will pray and worship the Lord in thanksgiving and love and in power of the Holy Spirit. Thanks and bless and pray, Keijo Leppioja, Sweden
keijo
Sweden - 02/02/10 at 12:54:16 (EST)

Hi, I just want to let everyone know that I have created a new BLOG and two of the first posts are the same as my last two guest book posts -- but, formatted to read more easily. And, folks who visit my BLOG through surfing will also find the Bob Ford Memorial web site -- for posterity. The blog is: http://billdory-christian-ministries.blogspot.com God bless, Bill Gray
Bill Gray
Riverside, CA USA - 12/27/09 at 14:40:57 (EST)

On Christmas morning, I received an e-mail from Margaret, Libby Ford's sister, telling me that early Christmas morning Libby had been promoted to heaven. I immediately began to write my feelings and my condolences to Margaret and all of Libby's family. I wanted to put my thoughts in writing while the impact of losing a dear friend was fresh in my mind. Just as I finished and was going to close and send the e-mail; my computer crashed and everything was lost. When my computer crashes I have to wait about an hour before it will work again. Since Dory and my daughter, Lana, were waiting for me to go with them to the home of friends for Christmas; I had to wait until today to respond. For Margaret, Betty, Chip, and all of Libby's family and friends; losing her on Christmas will always be a sad reminder; yet, we have not really lost Libby; she has just gone ahead of us. Libby put her faith in Jesus Christ -- and, yesterday, she spent her first Christmas in the actual presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Can you imagine, being an honored guest who is personally welcomed and greeted by the Lord Himself to His birthday celebration in heaven? And, joining our Lord in welcoming Libby was the love of her life, Bobby. Libby truly enjoyed a marvelous Christmas yesterday. And, for all of us who are also believers; Libby and Bobby will be there with Jesus Christ to welcome each of us to our eternal home in heaven one day. Whenever we lose a loved one; there will, and should, always be a time of mourning. For all of Libby's family and friends, although we know she has been promoted to heaven -- there will always be an empty spot in our hearts, until we join her and Bobby in joyous heavenly worship of and with our Lord. Libby excelled in life; in 1950 meeting and falling in love with her tall, handsome U. S. Naval Academy midshipman and upon his graduation in 1953, becoming his bride. Their love produced two beautiful children, Betty and Chip, while Bobby was beginning his flying career in the U. S. Air Force. After his death, Libby's strength carried her through fifty-two years of waiting to be reunited with Bobby. And, in those ensuing years, the mountain peaks of her life were her grandchildren -- reaching the ultimate this year when granddaughter, Laurie, earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and this past July moved to Shreveport to begin her career as a forensic scientist. Please join me in lifting Libby's family in prayer this week as they celebrate her home-going, as they celebrate her life, and as they lay her to rest in Arlington National Cemetery alongside her beloved Bobby. Thank you for your prayers. God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day, Bill Gray ___________________________________________ Margaret Withrow wrote on Christmas day: Hi Bill - Libby died about 3 hours (ago). The doctor told her children there was no hope and opened her eye and shined a light and showed she was brain dead. Her children decided to take her of the ventilator and she died shortly thereafter. There will be a funeral on Monday or Tuesday at Joseph Bliley Funeral Home and burial later at Arlington National Cemetery.
Bill Gray
Riverside, CA USA - 12/27/09 at 13:38:02 (EST)

On September 11, 2003, God brought me together with the widow of an Air Force pilot, 1/Lt. Bob Ford, who was killed while he and I were stationed at Osan Air Base in Korea. Bob was killed in the crash of an F-86F jet fighter aircraft on March 11, 1957. Through a URL link in an e-mail someone sent me on September 11, 2003, I discovered and visited the Korean War Project web site. I found the Chat Room for my unit, the 311th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, where I found a short message posted by Libby Ford, Bob's widow. She had posted the message on September 11, 1999, after the Korean War Memorial committee refused her request to have Bob's name put on their memorial in Washington DC. She was very upset over their refusal. I called Libby and told her that I had been stationed with Bob in Korea when he was killed. She asked if I would write my memoirs of that year so that she and his family would have some form of closure. I began to write the memoirs -- but, God put on my heart to do a memorial web site. And, through these last few years Libby and I have become good friends. Sometimes on the telephone, but more often in e-mails; she shared with me the joy of her children and grandchildren -- and the great sense of accomplishment she felt this year when her granddaughter, Laurie, earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and this past July moved to Shreveport to begin her career as a forensic scientist. My purpose in telling you all of this is that I want us all to pray that God will restore Libby's health and give her more time with her family; more time to enjoy watching her grandchildren's accomplishments in life -- all a tribute to Bob and Libby Ford. We very selfishly want Libby to be with us longer. However, if it is God's will that she go to be with her Lord -- we know that she will also be with Bobby once again. We am reminded of the apostle Paul's confession in Philippians 1:23-24, when he says to the people in the church of Philippi, "But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake." I am sure that is Libby's feelings also: To go home to be with her Lord and with Bobby -- yet, a desire to remain here with her precious family. God knows which is best -- so, we must leave Libby in His loving hands. But, I still ask everyone to pray that it be His will that Libby will stay with us for a long time. Please keep Libby and all her family in your prayers during this time. If you have time, visit the Bob Ford Memorial web site. There you will find photos of Bobby and Libby when they met at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis in 1950, their courtship, and their wedding in 1953. You will find a page which which shows Bobby at Annapolis; then as he transferred to the Air Force and got his wings; of his time in Korea and his death; and his burial at Arlington National Cemetery. To me, Bob Ford was a hero -- and Libby Ford his princess. I pray that you enjoy their web site. Thank you and God bless, Bill Gray _________________________________________________________________ Hi Bill - I'm Margaret Withrow, Libby's sister. Just wanted to let you know that Libby is in Va. Beach General Hospital in Va. Beach, Va. and not expected to make it. Colon problems and infection in colon and liver, heart attack and full of fluid. She is in emergency surgery now and I'm waiting to hear. I am keeping everyone posted by writing on her profile on Facebook. I just wanted to thank you again for EVERYTHING you did for her. I don't think you will ever know how much it meant to her. You gave her closure with Bobby's death and I truly appreciate it too. You are a saint. We could certainly use your prayers now. Many thanks and God bless you.
Bill Gray
Riverside, CA USA - 12/27/09 at 13:33:55 (EST)

Libby was not only my sister-in-law but one of my very best friends. She emailed me almost everyday and I loved her dearly. I will surely miss her so much. And yes, Bill Hosmer, Life is better because of Libby and Bobby!!! Now they are together. God Bless!!!
Mel Duke Ford
Huntsville, Al USA - 12/26/09 at 00:11:39 (EST)

Thanks from the bottom of my heart for doing this. It means so much. Margaret (Libby's sister)
margaretwithrow
Fresno, Ca USA - 12/25/09 at 22:00:59 (EST)

Bob Ford and I shared a quonset hut with several other F-86 fighter pilots. His loss took place just after I departed Osan for the US. His wonderful wife communicated with me about him. Life is better because of those two.
Bill Hosmer
Tucson, AZ USA - 12/25/09 at 13:16:16 (EST)

Bob and I graduated from the Naval Academy together in 1953 and chose USAF as a career. I was in the 69th FBS when Bob was killed. This is to notify all that his loving wife, Libby, passed away after complications from surgery at about 11:30am on Christmas Eve day, 2009 in Richmond, VA.
Bill Gourlay
Westlake Village, CA USA - 12/25/09 at 12:55:44 (EST)

I knew him when he was in his late teens and early twenties. Am so glad to see him memorialized.
Ann Liles
Charlotte, NC USA - 11/11/09 at 12:55:22 (EST)

were u familiar with the uss sicily
daughter of jeanette black
cookson, ok USA - 10/28/09 at 15:46:05 (EST)

My Grandpa- Lloyd Lee Sission was on the USS Sicily during the Korean War. He was an MR3 out of San Francisco. My daughter is researching information for a Vetrans Day Memorial tribute to him this Nov. He lived to get an honorable discharge, I feel like all the guys that served should have a place on that wall-they were all willing to give their lives.
Jeanette Black
Cookson, Ok USA - 10/26/09 at 12:15:44 (EST)

I was also at Osan 1956-1957. Everything you talked about I remember very well. I worked at the Base Post Office. The only place I went R&R was to Seoul. If you go to this web site I have donated many picture of Osan. check it out. http://kalaniosullivan.com/OsanAB/OsanSongtan1a.html thanks for shareing Tony
Anthony J Lopez
Fresno, ca USA - 05/07/09 at 23:17:35 (EST)

looking for info on Don V. Booty
Janie Booty
, USA - 04/22/09 at 07:14:53 (EST)

your ministry is great, keep up the good work
Nestor D. Dahilan
Surigao, Philppines - 12/16/08 at 01:33:45 (EST)

Looking for Thomas C Mitchel We both were in the 310 Fighter Bomber Sq in 1955/1956 at K55.
Walter J Wurster
Bristol, TN USA - 12/03/08 at 20:03:15 (EST)

Looking for Thomas C Mitchel
Walter J Wurster
Bristol, TN USA - 12/03/08 at 19:31:07 (EST)

Looking for 10th laison sqd 1954-1955 l-20s etc. Remember all the vollyball games,thanks.larry
larry klose
belle plaine, mn USA - 04/01/08 at 11:30:36 (EST)

I am pleased to see that men such as Mr Ford have been remembered in this way. We owe all of them a debt of gratitude.
S McCord
Florence, Al USA - 02/08/08 at 22:30:39 (EST)

Hello Very interesting information! Thanks! G'night
hiutopor
london, uk uk - 09/15/07 at 22:52:57 (EST)

I found Mr Fords site purely by accident, how pleasantly surprised I was when I discovered his birth date (22nd Oct) was the same as my own. I fear I am not a religeous person but I totally respect anyone who is. However I do believe things happen for a reason (good or bad) so maybe I was meant to find this site. You must be very proud of Mr Ford and my thoughts are with you. Bless you. Bob Lawson
Bob Lawson
Liverpool, UK - 09/08/07 at 08:12:44 (EST)

Libby & Family' Bob and too many others who died "fighting the Cold War" are not forgotten by those who served along side; many of us in Korea after the shooting stopped. Love & prayers for all. Si Kittler,USMC, Ret.
Simon J. Kittler, USNA 53
Pensacola, FL USA - 07/11/07 at 17:08:23 (EST)

From a USNA '53 classmate and retired USAF Officer who has very high respect for Bob.
Jerry Weinstein
Albuquerque, NM USA - 07/08/07 at 17:22:57 (EST)

I was in the 311th in 1955 at K-2, Formosa and then Tague Korea. Was in the Hydraulic Shop with Ssgt Jaskulke Spelling?? Have Pictures of alot of the guys from the 311th,but dont know where any of them are at present.If you e-mail me let me know it concerns 311th as i may delete by mistake. i might be able to e-mail some pictures. God speed and God bless all that served.
Gordon
Pembroke, NH USA - 01/08/07 at 19:28:00 (EST)

I was with the 311th from September 1955 to August 1956 in the armament shop. We must have crossed paths - reading your notes brings back a lot of memories not only at K-55 but also on TDY to Tainan, Taiwan (Formosa),
Allen Miles
Summerville, SC USA - 01/03/07 at 15:46:23 (EST)

I was Bob's roommate at US Naval Academy. Bob was a fine southern gentleman, and I still think of him often.
Frederic Mann
Nathrop, CO USA - 12/27/06 at 18:56:11 (EST)

Bill, Take Winston Churchill's graduation speech literally: Never, never, never give up! I'd write every senator in Washington. You might be interested in a great website honoring a WWII Air Force pilot, killed in France: WWW.Rareybird.com Keep pushing. Good luck! Doug James, Mobile, AL
Doug James
Mobile, AL USA - 11/26/06 at 16:58:42 (EST)

Keep up the good work
Carolyn
NYC, NY USA - 07/13/06 at 21:58:10 (EST)

Well Done!
C.A. Studebaker, Cdr. USN
Scappoose, OR USA - 06/07/06 at 17:55:28 (EST)

Well done, Bill! I served at K-55 in '54 & '55 assigned to 10Th Liaison Sq. & Hq Sq 58th FBW.(L20's & L5's). I have some photos of K-55 & surrounding areas if you need any more. Good description of life on Osan AFB and a wonderful tribute to your friend.
Walt Faulkner
Clearwater, FL USA - 05/09/06 at 23:59:13 (EST)

Wonderful tribute. May God bless Bob and Libby. Larry 20th Company
Larry Laird
Southern Pines, NC USA - 04/01/06 at 09:41:45 (EST)

Bill, Thanks for doing this page. God bless you Libby and Bob, too. We all thank him and are beholding to him for his great sacrifice.
Jerry Weinstein, USNA'53
Albuquerque, NM USA - 03/04/06 at 22:09:02 (EST)

Was a member of the 311th from Feb 54 to Sep 54 @ K-2 Taegu, Korea then went to FEAMCOM FLIGHT TEST @ TACHIKAWA, JAPAN.
Glenn Vorres
Fremont, Mi USA - 02/07/06 at 20:37:33 (EST)

I was assigned to the 311th FBS, from Sept.1954 to Aug.1955. K-2, Formosa, K-55.
Julian H. Harrell
Pace, Fl USA - 11/19/05 at 11:37:18 (EST)

My father, Lt. Col. Don V. Booty, flew with the 58th Fighter Bomber Wing, and also flew with the 310th Fighter Squadron. I'm currently doing research for a book about my father,and any anecdotal information about him would be greatly appreciated.
Don V. Booty, jr.
Naperville, IL USA - 11/09/05 at 11:10:38 (EST)

a classmate
glen hatch
, USA - 10/07/05 at 13:48:30 (EST)

In 1949 I joined Bob at USNA class of 1953 and had the pleasure and honor to be in the 10th company with him and a wonderful group of classmates for four years. I will remember this group of men all of my life and thank God for knowing all of them and especially, Bob. Pug
Charles M. "Pug" McCarty
Seabeck, WA USA - 04/10/05 at 22:34:57 (EST)

Bob and I chose Air Force careers after graduating from the Naval Academy. We went to Korea to fly F-86s at the same time, with many of our West Point contemporaries, but were assigned to different squadrons. I remember the sad day when Bob crashed. My recall is that he lost a drop tank while on a high speed run at low altitude, causing the crash, just weeks shy of rotating back to the U.S. Godspeed Bob.
Bill Gourlay
Westlake Village, CA USA - 03/29/05 at 17:59:59 (EST)

I served in the United States Air Force from 1956 until 1960. From 1957 to 1958 I was stationed at K55 Osan Air Force Base Korea. We as United States citizens should be grateful for the brave men who served their country during the Cold War period.
Gordon Farabee
Palmyra, MO USA - 02/24/05 at 23:08:02 (EST)

Bill, It is a great site, a great homage to old comrades in battle. Lest they forget.
Marck Musters
Bergen op zoom, The Netherlands - 10/22/04 at 14:35:12 (EST)

I praise God for believers like you, who take the time to care for others. God bless you.
Louie de Guzman
Irvine, CA USA - 07/05/04 at 19:46:40 (EST)

This IS NOT the Government of Washington or Jefferson-that highly valued & Honoured its men in uniform. (There is so much to say!) I was in the Royal Air Force, in Arabia-but I would like to pay my respects & gratitude to the man that was...one of the MIGHTY FEW!
John Harvey Greenhalgh
Capistrano Beach, Ca `From England to USA - 07/03/04 at 16:31:36 (EST)

what a wonderful web site i do salute all the arm forces for their bravery and god has gained a hero for an angelwww.ourchurch.com/member/k/kingdomheirs
ernest
, ga USA - 03/17/04 at 22:54:02 (EST)

I didn't know Lt. Ford. I was in the 310th FBS , But we lost some fine pilots also. One of them was flying my bird,
Leon Hadley
Jackson, Ms USA - 02/22/04 at 19:25:04 (EST)

You would think that the government/military would have a site like this for all of her heros. Well done and deserved.
Button & Phil Beck
Baltimore, MD USA - 01/03/04 at 16:28:45 (EST)

Bill, Very beautiful site, a very well designed tribute to a fallen hero. I believe you served with my dad, Guy K. Moore. He was the one that introduced me to this web page, I'm glad he did. Best of luck in your endevours with helping out the wife in getting her long DESERVED answers. GOD BLESS you for all you've done and the others like my dad for allthey have sacrificed! R/AEC(AW) Alan E. Moore and Family
AEC
Oak Harbor, WA USA - 01/02/04 at 15:04:52 (EST)

Libby, Wonderful tribute. Neil Bourassa USNA '82
Neil Bourassa
Chesapeake, VA USA - 12/18/03 at 23:21:53 (EST)

Thanks for a nice memorial and a better insight into my father's personality.
Robert
Richmond, VA USA - 12/14/03 at 17:26:29 (EST)

Bobby and I graduated from the US Naval Academy, Class of '53. I went through pilot training with Bobby and got to know him and Libby very well. Bobby was an excellent pilot and was envied by others of his aviator skills . His death was a great loss to the Air Force and his family. My loss of a true friend!
Colonel Robert G. Cox, USAF
Springfield, VA USA - 12/12/03 at 14:08:44 (EST)

You have made a wonderful tribute to a very special man. I worked with his wife years ago and she spoke often of him and how special he was. I see now what she meant.
Jackie Bourassa
Chesapeake, VA USA - 12/12/03 at 05:37:53 (EST)

I was Bob's roommate at US Naval Academy for four years. We both went Air Force but never served together. Think this memeorial is really good.
Fred Mann
Nathrop, CO USA - 12/11/03 at 12:19:34 (EST)

I did not know Bob,but I have known his wife since kindergarden & their children since they were born. He left a fine family that have missed him greatly.
Pat Gentry
Richmond, Va USA - 12/10/03 at 17:16:25 (EST)

Bill, thanks for doing this. it means a lot to me and our family. God bless you.
Tommy Ford
Huntsville, AL USA - 12/10/03 at 17:06:28 (EST)

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