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Michael McGuire
May 23, 2025
George is missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mike Athanas
May 23, 2019
Col. Bright was a true gentleman. I always enjoyed talking with him in the Command Post. He always made you feel at ease when he was around. To Lee and all of the Bright family your Father will always be with you in spirit
Carol Russell Caley
April 5, 2015
Many memories come to mind when I think of the Bright family. Love abounded in their home. I am sorry to hear of George's passing. Hugs to you all.
Mike Richards
June 2, 2014
Dear Lee and Family,
I was saddened to hear about the loss of your father. He will be missed by all. G.T. Was a real warrior.
Sincerely,
Mike Richards
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Gordon Larson
June 1, 2014
To the entire Bright Family. My deepest sympathies and condolences to you all on the passing of one from the "Greatest Generation". I flew with your father when I first joined the 171st ARW in 1979. It was on one of his flights that I earned my nickname at the 146ARFEW "beans". It was an honor to fly with someone of your father's stature, abilities and airman-ship. We all make that one last trip West and I hope he always encounters clear skies and smooth air. May the Lord bless you all as you mourn the passing of your father.
LtCol Gordon "Beans" Larson 171st ARW/147thAREFS
Ed & Lana Pitzer
May 31, 2014
Lee and Bright family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Your Dad was a true gentleman.
Marino Fernandez
May 31, 2014
TO Alan & Ramona Bright, the family prayers and our condolences to hear of the passing of your father.
I pray that he is no longer suffering and he will be with you always in your hearts.
Holly (Kerr) Renda
May 31, 2014
To the Bright Family. I am sorry for your loss. So many memories... You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
May 30, 2014
Lee and the entire Bright Family. My sincerest condolences on the passing of you Dad. He was a great man and he was a great mentor to me when I was a young 2nd LT right out of pilot training. It was a privilege to fly with him and I will always remember his WWII stories. Know that "GT" is flying his way to heaven on his silver wings God Bless.
Captain Jan K Lewis 171st ARW/147th ARSQ
Bill Costello
May 30, 2014
Lee, my sincere condolences on the loss of your dad, a true leader and hero. MSgt Bill Costello, PA ANG 171st ARW/MSC
Michael McGuire
May 30, 2014
To The Bright Family. He was a wonderful Father, Grandfather and Friend. I will always remember Him, admire and continue to respect Him. I am deeply sorry for your loss. God Bless all of You Michael, JoAnn McGuire and Family
May 30, 2014
To the whole bunch of you--I would like to give you all a hug. I'm sorry for your loss. I always remember how happy your mom always was. You were good neighbors.
Love Marilyn Kerr
Buck Boyd
May 30, 2014
her. He was a great pilot, officer and fellow military friend. It was an honor to serve with him. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. He will always be remembered.
Dorothy Frye Walker
May 30, 2014
On behalf of the Ladies Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), we extend our deepest condolences to the George T. Bright families. He was a beloved WWII veteran, family man, and relative to many Starkweather Circle members. He balanced military service with family, and faithfully attended Baxter family reunions. We are honored to know the pilot, the brigadier general, the outdoorsman, the man who blessed our world with so many wonderful descendants. Deepest sympathies to all whose lives were touched by him. In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty, Sarah Kapusta, Starkweather Circle President, and Dorothy Frye Walker, Dept. of PA President
May 30, 2014
To the Bright family, we are sorry for your loss. God bless your family. From Larry & Marie Seighman and family.
Mike Goodman
May 30, 2014
To Lee and Bright Family, the Colonel was an original Guard Officer and Gentleman. One memory I always smile upon is the two of us having dinner in the McClellan Officer's Club on a KC-135 cross country. We talked; I listened and learned a lot.
John Lucarini
May 30, 2014
Lee Bright and Family
You have my sympathy and prayers. It was a pleasure to work as a technician with your Dad for many years.
Mike Strauch
May 30, 2014
To the Bright Family...So sorry for your loss.I worked with the Col and Lee and have many great memories of both.May God wrap his loving arms around the family and confort them.God Bless You all
Georgene Hockey
May 30, 2014
Alan and Ramona, I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May 30, 2014
Gary, Jan, and Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad and granddad. I know he will be greatly missed by all of you. May god bless you all and keep you close to him in this time of sorrow. Love, Bub and Sue
Larry Kovalik
May 30, 2014
Lee Bright & Family
Sorry to hear of a friend of 60 years
passing.
May 30, 2014
Lee Bright and Family,
Please accept our heart felt sympathy at the passing of your father. He was a true patriot of our nation. It was an honor and privilege to have served with him. God Bless all of you during this time.
Ronald Gionta
May 30, 2014
Lee Bright and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jerry Work
Jim Best
May 30, 2014
My condolences to the family.
I flew with Col. Bright numerous times in the ole KC-97. He was as even keeled a pilot I've ever flown with.
Every once in a while we could get him to talk about the "old" days.... He'd get a twinkle in his eyes as he reminisced....
I learned a lot from Col. Bright.
Jim Best
Dina Marynchak
May 30, 2014
The Bright Family,-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
- Mr and Mrs Darren Marynchak
THOMAS SALERNO
May 30, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 30, 2014
Lee Bright and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. He was a true gentleman. He will be missed.
Mike Athanas
John "Pappy" Ward
May 30, 2014
George was a role model and inspiration. He never lost his priorities. I still laugh when I recount the number of sandwiches he would bring to work. My sympathy to his family.
Larry Markham
May 30, 2014
Lee Bright & family -
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one and one of the true leaders of the Air National Guard in Pittsburgh. I'll always appreciate the trust he placed in me.
May 30, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with Lee and the family. It was and honor to serve with George. John Lednak Jr.
Donald "TIP" O'Neill
May 30, 2014
My condolences to the Bright family for your loss . And for the loss of a great hero that served his country when called .
barbara ann pessy
May 30, 2014
Our sympathies are with you and your family- God Bless Barbara Ann Evans Pessy
May 30, 2014
Lee Bright,
You have my sympathy.
Steve Patronie
William Garbarino
May 29, 2014
A good man.
Bonnie & Bob Kriberney
May 29, 2014
Lee Bright and Family,
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family at the loss of your father. We will miss seeing your dad at all the Quarterly Retiree Luncheons. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Blessings,
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