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Wallace S. Griffin

1921 - 2013

Wallace S. Griffin

1921 - 2013

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BORN

1921

DIED

2013

Wallace Griffin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 29, 2013.

To Those I Love
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave to you my love, you can only guess,
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far, for life goes on some,
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near,
Never too far to comfort your hurt or a tear.
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear,
All my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile, and say-
"Welcome Home!"

In Loving Memory
WALLACE S. GRIFFIN
May 7, 1921 to August 29, 2013

Funeral Service
Glen Abbey Mortuary Chapel
Bonita, California
Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM

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Committal Service
Glen Abbey Memorial Park
Bonita, California
Thursday, September 5, 2013

Military Honors
The United States Navy

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May 16, 2014

Nicole Angione posted to the memorial.

May 16, 2014

Nicole Angione posted to the memorial.

November 3, 2013

Natalia Shadlak posted to the memorial.

9 Entries

Nicole Angione

May 16, 2014

RIP Griff you will be missed!

Nicole Angione

May 16, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Captain Griff. He was a good friend to my mother for many years. After she took ill, he would come to her nursing home and take her for a long ride and out to lunch. She was just asking about him on Mothers Day, so I decided to try to find him. RIP Captain, you lived your life fully with honor and grace.

Natalia Shadlak

November 3, 2013

I met Captain Griff at Costco, where I work. He would always come to visit me or look for me before and after he did his shopping. I visited him on the USS Midway and my sister and i took him once to get Starbucks... He took all his old pictures and told us amazing stories about his years as a pilot during WWII. What an incredible person...a lovely man and proud father, grandfather and great grandfather. He also showed me pictures of his beautiful family and brave granddaughter who is a highway patrol officer... His daughter the teacher...an all his family. It saddened me to find out about his passing, but proud that I met him...a real World War II pilot, and a true hero. An interesting man and an awesome and super fun person to talk to. I will greatly miss him, and his visits to my store. Prayers for his family and loved ones.

Mary Crawford

September 18, 2013

I miss my dear friend so very much. It
was always a joy to spend time with him
when he was on board the Midway.
With much love.

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Laurie Switzer

September 18, 2013

Griff was an incredible spirit. Here at the Midway, hundreds, if not thousands were lucky to hear his storytelling. He was an exceptional citizen and a dear friend. I'm truly grateful to have known him and in turn, the Griffin family. Thank you for the beautiful service. The music, the stories.. THE PICTURES! :)

Linda Atcherley

September 4, 2013

Diane, Patty, Theresa and Kathleen, I am so sorry for your loss, but the greatness that was your father lives on in all of you. I am so proud that I have gotten to know this family and count you as my friends. Take heart!!!. Linda F. Atcherley and Paul Vincent

September 4, 2013

Dear Ones,
For 56 years for me, and 16 for Eloise, Griff has been an essential part of our lives. We understand and share your sorrow at his passing.He leaves behind the sweet memories of your Loving Father and our beloved friend and shipmate.
In sympathy,
Mort and Eloise Eckhouse

September 4, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Griffin Family. I was honored to call your father a dear and treasured friend.
God Bless,
Julie Burritt Geasland

August 31, 2013

Diane, Patty, Kathleen, Teresa. Like the typical Navy man that he was, your father fought a long and hard battle.
Take care.
Nancy Reed

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