Decorated War Veteran LTR

The Blue Ox · 02-07-2013, 01:52 PM

Just wanted to share with everyone about my Father in Law W. S.Weeks (83) who was Laid To Rest with Full Military honors from the Air Force Honor Guard,and given escort by the Patriot Guard riders to Houston National Cemetery on 2-5-13.
W.S. Weeks was 14 yrs. Old in 1943 when first served in WWll.He also served in the Korean War,and 2 tours of Duty in the Vietnam War. He served his first 5 years of duty in the Army, then transferred to the Air Force until his retirement as Cheif Master Seargent after 30 years of service. In that time of service, he was awarded 22 Ribbons and Medals,some of which include The Silver Star,Bronze Star with Valor,Korean Campaign Medal,Vietnamese Honor Medal by the Vietnamese Govt.,and also The Purple Heart.
Of his other accomplishments, he was a Licensed Real Estate Agent,Licensed Insurance Agent, Maintenance Supervisor at NASA and Catapillar. He owned an Auto Repair and Restoration business. Was a member of the Masonic Lodge; 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason,Member of the Chapter,Council and Commander of the Shrine;Colonel of the Legion of Honor in W.F. TX. He held a Bachelors Degree from Wayland University,also attended the University of Omaha and the University of Maryland where he was put on the Deans list. He loved the outdoors and was a true animal lover. He also enjoyed Fishing,Hunting and Golf. He will be sadly missed.

Thanks to all the other Men and Women of the Armed Services for their Service and Dedication.
I apologize for such a long post. Thanks for reading.

2010SS2SS · 02-07-2013, 02:23 PM

Sorry for your Loss! R.I.P. Cheif Master Seargent Weeks, your deployment here is complete.

Scalded Dog · 02-07-2013, 02:55 PM

Beautiful tribute... your words are appreciated in describing this noble man............................................... ............................... I have been to the Houston Nat'l Cemetary... it's a fitting and worthy place for a hero like your father in law.

Indy Bumble Bee · 02-07-2013, 03:22 PM

Sorry for you loss...well written and what a great man

toesuf94 · 02-07-2013, 03:36 PM

Sorry for your family's loss. R.I.P. Chief Master Seargent Weeks.

Jay_LHD3 · 02-07-2013, 04:58 PM

Sorry for your lose. Almost everyone in my family has served. When my grandfather passed the Honor Guard from Ft. Benning came down. Sadly I missed it due to picking up my brother from the airport, who was currently stationed in Japan.

My grandfather had earned two Purple Hearts during WWII. Both times he was last man standing in his unit.

thallman91 · 02-08-2013, 03:07 PM

God's speed soldier. You've completed your tasks. Stand down. RIP.

family man · 02-08-2013, 03:08 PM

Thanks for sharing his story. May he rest in peace.

Steve Dallas · 02-08-2013, 04:42 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

DwRed1LTV6 · 02-08-2013, 07:42 PM

Sorry for your loss....

my father was part of WWII. as well
and lived to be 83.

The Blue Ox · 02-14-2013, 12:40 AM

Thanks Fellow Members for your kind words and sympathy!! I Really Appreciate it!!!

Renegade · 02-14-2013, 12:42 AM

Sorry for your loss R.I.P. keep your head up.

RenegadeSS · 02-14-2013, 01:06 AM

R.I.P Brother. We got the watch now.

02-07-2013, 01:52 PM	#1
The Blue Ox Drives: 2010 SS L99 Inferno Orange Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Coast Posts: 1,167	Decorated War Veteran LTR Just wanted to share with everyone about my Father in Law W. S.Weeks (83) who was Laid To Rest with Full Military honors from the Air Force Honor Guard,and given escort by the Patriot Guard riders to Houston National Cemetery on 2-5-13. W.S. Weeks was 14 yrs. Old in 1943 when first served in WWll.He also served in the Korean War,and 2 tours of Duty in the Vietnam War. He served his first 5 years of duty in the Army, then transferred to the Air Force until his retirement as Cheif Master Seargent after 30 years of service. In that time of service, he was awarded 22 Ribbons and Medals,some of which include The Silver Star,Bronze Star with Valor,Korean Campaign Medal,Vietnamese Honor Medal by the Vietnamese Govt.,and also The Purple Heart. Of his other accomplishments, he was a Licensed Real Estate Agent,Licensed Insurance Agent, Maintenance Supervisor at NASA and Catapillar. He owned an Auto Repair and Restoration business. Was a member of the Masonic Lodge; 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason,Member of the Chapter,Council and Commander of the Shrine;Colonel of the Legion of Honor in W.F. TX. He held a Bachelors Degree from Wayland University,also attended the University of Omaha and the University of Maryland where he was put on the Deans list. He loved the outdoors and was a true animal lover. He also enjoyed Fishing,Hunting and Golf. He will be sadly missed. Thanks to all the other Men and Women of the Armed Services for their Service and Dedication. I apologize for such a long post. Thanks for reading.

02-07-2013, 03:36 PM	#5
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	Sorry for your family's loss. R.I.P. Chief Master Seargent Weeks. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

02-08-2013, 03:07 PM	#7
thallman91 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS VR Vert! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: League City, TX Posts: 299	God's speed soldier. You've completed your tasks. Stand down. RIP. __________________ 2011 Victory Red Convertible - 2SS/RS Completed Mods: Roto-Fab CAI, Side vents, SOLO Cat-Back and High Flow Cats, VR Painted Engine Cover, ZL1 GFX, Hot Wheels Badging and Sills, HWSE Grill, HWSE 20" Wheels *Considering Mods:* Backup Camera and internal screen Fedorov for President! Ovechkin for Vice!

02-08-2013, 04:42 PM	#9
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I'm sorry to hear about your loss. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

02-08-2013, 07:42 PM	#10
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,720	Sorry for your loss.... my father was part of WWII. as well and lived to be 83. __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

02-07-2013, 02:23 PM	#2
2010SS2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cypress, texas Posts: 1,296	Sorry for your Loss! R.I.P. Cheif Master Seargent Weeks, your deployment here is complete.

02-07-2013, 02:55 PM	#3
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Beautiful tribute... your words are appreciated in describing this noble man............................................... ............................... I have been to the Houston Nat'l Cemetary... it's a fitting and worthy place for a hero like your father in law.

02-07-2013, 03:22 PM	#4
Indy Bumble Bee Drives: Beest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indy Posts: 660	Sorry for you loss...well written and what a great man

02-07-2013, 04:58 PM	#6
Jay_LHD3 Drives: 2019 F150 RCSB Abyss FX4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,277	Sorry for your lose. Almost everyone in my family has served. When my grandfather passed the Honor Guard from Ft. Benning came down. Sadly I missed it due to picking up my brother from the airport, who was currently stationed in Japan. My grandfather had earned two Purple Hearts during WWII. Both times he was last man standing in his unit.

02-08-2013, 03:08 PM	#8
family man Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: . Posts: 1,085	Thanks for sharing his story. May he rest in peace.

02-14-2013, 12:40 AM	#11
The Blue Ox Drives: 2010 SS L99 Inferno Orange Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Coast Posts: 1,167	Thanks Fellow Members for your kind words and sympathy!! I Really Appreciate it!!!

02-14-2013, 12:42 AM	#12
Renegade Banned Drives: Camaro SS Edition Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 6,840	Sorry for your loss R.I.P. keep your head up.

02-14-2013, 01:06 AM	#13
RenegadeSS Drives: Camaro LLT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Union City, NJ Posts: 595	R.I.P Brother. We got the watch now. __________________