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RALPH GOOD Memoriam
In Loving Memory Of
RALPH E. GOOD JR.
March 30, 1921 - May 12, 1944
?Eightieth Anniversary
Pearl Harbor demanded he enlist;
"Your teeth are too bad," they declined.
He left there and had them extracted ...
"You're good to go, Good." Up he signed.
His B-17 Flying Fortress
Made perilous, mad daylight raids.
"No man need fly more than two dozen
Before reassignment be made."
But Staff Sergeant Good was no quitter;
Short staffing dealt him a "long war."
He flew 49 daring missions
And then volunteered for one more.
He didn't come back from that last one ...
"Missing in action"
... just that and no more.
And years passed with nothing but silence
While we prayed he'd walk through the door.
But such was the fate of this hero
That no answered prayers would we see:
This decorated, courageous, and noble
Young man died at just 23.
A shining example he left us
To serve as he answered the call:
Determined to be there for others,
Unselfishly giving his all.
Remembered with profound pride,
gratitude, and love by nieces
Donna and Linda Good Johnston
and Cheryl Good and nephews
Charles and David Good and Ted Shore
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Francine Schuch
May 15, 2024
I'm someone else who does not know Staff Sargent Good, but what a beautiful tribute you have given to this brave young man. All gave some, some gave ALL. Thank you for sharing his story ... "into the Wild Blue Yonder..."
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Yvonne Swindell
May 14, 2024
I did not know know him or family. This the best memorial I have ever read. It has given so much inspiration today to be my best self and to go out and not be afraid. Thank you for sharing his legacy. I hope everyone is inspired by his life story.
Tina Norton
May 14, 2024
I don't know your family, but this remembrance to him is really nice. For him to be remembered after 80 years is really special. The poem is lovely. He was such a brave young man, and a true hero.
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