James L. BODE

Condolences to the family - 4 good guys from CPHS.

It was a privilege to have flown with Jim. As a Marine, I wished to grow up like Captain Bode.

I always enjoyed flying with Jim. He was a great member of the "Greatest Generation".

The members of the Delta Golden Wings offer their sincere condolences to the family of Colonel Bode. In addition to his outstanding military and airline career he was a faithful member of our retired pilots organization. We will miss him. Joe Reid DGW Secretary

Honoring the memory of Colonel James L. Bode 037322 United States Marine Corps Reserve who entered military service on 28 November 1942 at age 18, was designated a naval aviator, and served during World War II and Korea.

Semper Fidelis

Charles J. Quilter II
Colonel, USMC(Ret)
Captain, Delta Air Lines(Ret)

Sincere condolences to the Bode family.

I am truly sorry for your loss. The family is in my prayers. John 17:3

With deepest sympathies to Bode family and friends.

A MARINE COMES HOME.

Few, Earn the Title, "United States Marine".
Once earned, they are Marines Forever...

When they die, their Honor Clean, they stand before Heavens Gates and see two signs, Eternal Peace and Marines.
Below the sign Marines is a path.
The Marine follows the Path to a Quonset Hut, knocks Three Times and enters.
Behind a table stand two Marines, Colonel Lewis B. Puller and Sergeant Major Dan Daly...
The SgtMaj hands the Marine a Quill Pen and...