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BLUEBIRD
June 10, 2025 | Olympia


Charleston, South Carolina
Jun 8, 1918 – May 24, 2015
Col Dewey R. Bridges (USAF, Ret), a long time resident of Newington Plantation, Summerville, SC, departed on his last flight on Sunday, May 24, 2015.An East Texas farm boy, he enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1937as an aircraft mechanic. After obtaining a degree from Lon Morris Junior College,...
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BLUEBIRD
June 10, 2025 | Olympia

Dad, I miss our time together... it was too short. Always remember, you are so special to me. Till we meet again, here is a candle to share.
Blue Bird
June 10, 2025 | Daughter
Dad, ever in my thoughts, miss you so, ever in my heart, know we will meet again, what a wonderful day that will be....
Love, Bluebird....
BB
May 18, 2024 | OLYMPIA, WA | Family
Dad, Simply saying, "I miss you".....still. You will always be the BEST Father-in-law/Dad any girl could be blessed with. I will look for you, please be waiting at the gate when I get there. Thank you. As ever, your BB:)
Bluebird
June 03, 2023
Dearest BB, Somehow this memorial popped up this morning, and it hit me like a truck. Another one of the World´s Greatest Generation has left us. I have had the honor and privilege of knowing many of these men, one of which was my father, another was Col Bridges. I was the son in law of Col Paul Canant, so there were many times spent talking to Col Bridges and many stories told. Deep freeze, etc, too many stories to remember and lots of funny ones too! Although it has been 8 years,...
Ron White
May 24, 2023 | Friend
Saw a Robin looking for insects after days of rain... explained to my grands how we need rain for the birds to find food.... Remind you of anything?? Miss you stillPuddle Duck
BB
May 18, 2022

Dad, look down....throwing a big hug and xxoo... miss you, still. My ❤always..BB
BB
May 19, 2021 | Olympia | Daughter

Dad, I can still hear you whistling coming down the hall and saying" good morning, Bluebird"...only today it would be Puddle Duck due to the rain...haha. I miss you, Dad, thank you for being the best dad-in-law anyone could ever ask for!!! Gone With The Wind aired while back, I thought of us watching it until midnight...until we meet again, sending love and a light to light my way to find you. always BB
Ann Bridges
May 18, 2020 | Olympia, WA | Family
Dad, Every day you are with us, when I see the birds in our back yard, when it rains I hear you say, we need rain so the birds will find food in the grass, when I use your knive, the ladle and big spoon.....on and on.... memories...wonderful memories. Rest In Peace...you worked hard all your life... Your only BB❤
Ann Bridges
May 22, 2019 | Olympia | Family