Hal Shook died peacefully in his sleep 1/16. Arrangements are with Brown-Wynn but obituary is not available yet. The service will be at Hope Community on 1/30 but details are not complete.
At RDUCON 2009
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Clear skies, Colonel!
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Lee K
Rest in peace, Col. Shook. He will be missed.
Lee G.
As long as work doesn't get in the way, I'm hoping to attend.
Bill L.
Same if possible. Like I mentioned to Ryan, I treasure the autographed print of his P47 flying over the beaches on D-Day and of him telling the tale at RDUCON. Very memorable he will be missed.
tony
I plan to attend as well. What a treasure this man has been for the United States. His story reminds me so much of the movie Saving Private Ryan in that he survived combat, came home and lived a very successful and productive life. His efforts were poured into his family, businesses and books. I'm just glad he lived long enough for us to be included in the groups that honored him in some small way.
Sadly, I won't be able to attend.
Clear skies and tailwinds, Hal.
Ben
Obit http://m.legacy.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Harold-Shook&lc=4234&pid=183627897&mid=7255143 (http://m.legacy.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Harold-Shook&lc=4234&pid=183627897&mid=7255143)