Ralph A. Hanabury Sr.

Mr. Hanabury,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army Air Forces during WW II as a B-17 crewman flying bombing missions over Nazi occupied Europe. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Dear Jane, I am heartfelt sorry to hear about your dad's passing. It was so nice of you to share some of your warm memories about him with me.
I will keep you and yours in my prayers

Jane, I am so sorry for your loss. Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jane,

As I was walking by your house today, I noticed the flag at half mast. I am so very sorry for the loss you and your family are feeling. Fathers are indeed special and their passing leaves an awful hole. The children and I will miss your dad's friendly wave. You were so fortunate to have had eachother.

My own dad used to say that we should all "pray for a happy death." The fact that your father passed away at home surrounded by his family was such a blessing to all of you!...

My father had very few close friends in his life, and Ralph was one of them. Once a year I teach a negotiation course at a graduate school that involves labor relations and for many years Ralph would come into the course as a guest lecturer. The students loved him and he, them. In fact, they referred to him as the "elderly statesman" in appearance and manner. What a talented man he was. This Saturday, November 15, was the first day of this year's course and I mentioned Ralph (as I do...

Jane,
Although I didn't know your father, the newspaper article indicates he was a remarkable family man who loved life. I am so sorry for your loss.