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for James Franz
Jerry and Ingrid Lawrence
August 30, 2007
It made us very sad to hear of Jim's passing. Our heartfelt condolences. Jim was such a nice Gentleman. We enjoyed him at all our 91st SRW Reunions and hoped to see him again in Minot. He will be missed.
Claire Baldwin
August 29, 2007
Dear Franz Family, I was most sincerely saddened on hearing of the passing of your Dad. I remember the many good times we shared and will hold you up in prayer during this difficult transition. Fond regards to all.
Charlie and Louise Quick
August 25, 2007
We were sorry to hear of Jim"s passing. We got to know him through our Air Force reunions. He was always very friendly and we enjoyed our conversations together. He will be missed by all of us. Sincerely.
Tom Bakes
August 25, 2007
I was sorry to hear of Jim's passing. His friendly smile and banter will be missed around our Smith Farms neighborhood. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Bill Fadely
August 25, 2007
Although I did not know James as we were in different squadrons in the 91st, we both were founding members of the 91st SRWA. We wore the same uniform and served our Air Force and country together. May he now soar thru clouds on high and reach out and touch the face of God.
frank [email protected]
August 25, 2007
Sincere condolences to relatives and family of the departed member of the 91st SRW. May he fly among the angels and never need a refuel.My prayers are with the family
Paul and Nora Kardian
August 24, 2007
Our prayers are with Jim and his family today and always. He was a faithful and founding member of the 91st Strat Recon Wing Association. He will be missed. God bless him and his family.
Paul F. Kardian
President, 91st SRWA
Jerry Haines
August 24, 2007
My condolences to the family of Jim Franz, May he have tail winds in his final journey to the great beyond.
Larry &Mary Ann Winczewski
August 24, 2007
Franz Family:
We both are so sorry for your loss. We really enjoyed him at all the AF reunions through the years. He was so friendly and pleasant to us whenever he saw us. HE WILL BE MISSED at our next reunion in Minot.Take care and God bless.
Larry and Mary Ann
Winczewski
Ronald Day
August 24, 2007
Ronald & Darlyce Day
Frank Hayes
August 24, 2007
Our condolences to the family of our dear Jim Franz, who I was proud to serve with in the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing at Lockbourne AFB, OH. The 91st was the elite unit of the USAF, when SAC was still new, first to fly Boeing six-jet RB-47s. RB-47Es of Jim's 324th Squadron were the first to fly over the USSR to bring back photographs and intelligence. The first of these missions was on May 8, 1954 out of RAF Fairford. The RB-47Es of the 91st flew thousands of missions until they were replaced by SAC's U-2s in late 1957. For most of his life secrecy prevented Jim from telling about his Cold War assignment. Jim was extra special, that is why he was selected to be in charge of an RB-47E in the 91st. We will greatly miss Jim at our 91st SRW Reunion on Sept 5th in Minot, ND, where the 91st became a pioneer Strategic Missile Wing. At the banquet, we will have a special toast for our Gone West Friend Jim Franz We will keep all of you in our hearts and prayers during this time of sorrow. For all of the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing Association, God Bless America, Frank
Albert P Mikutis Jr [91st PMS]
August 24, 2007
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Jim & Ruth Bard
August 24, 2007
For Jim's Family,
I want you to keep this thought - Jim was a patriot of these United States. Even after his active duty in the US Air Force, Jim continued to serve by active association with the 91st SRW Association. He was rightfully proud of his service, and we were honored to have served with him.
Jim will be missed by his many comrades-in-arms of the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing.
Patriotism-Pride-Brotherhood
A motto Jim respected and lived by.
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