The Passing of my HERO. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**yote1234** · 01-11-2014, 08:34 PM

Well as I very young child (2-4 years old) I always remembered a solder in uniform at my grandmothers house in auburn New York. And that he would be there only on occation ! no one spoke of why he would show up and then leave for long periods of time?. but as I grew a little older 5-6 years of age I found out this soldier and my Hero, was a close relative! "My uncle!" On further investigation I found a foot locker in my grandmothers attic. On "The outside of the locker it was labeled. " United States Marine Corp" "SSTF E.J. Sullivan U.S.M.C.". and all over the top was 57 Chevy 56 Chevy car and truck models. well every time we would visit grandmothers house I would run up into the attic to spend as much time looking through it as I could so I could get to know my hero and uncle better!. each and every time finding " the coolest stuff" zippo lighters, knives, badges, chevrons stripes, commendations, photos of attack jets (F4-Fantoms) with him standing near them and various jungle shots! Every thing a little kid could love. My Hero served in Korea and 3 tours of duty in places called "Chu-Lai," " Da-Nang" "Marble Mountain" Vietnam. I really wanted to get to know this uncle and Hero of mine but at age of 6 yrs old my family and I moved to phoenix AZ. August 1964.

only reading letters he would send my mom now and then. And I had not seen my Hero again until he retired from the United States Marines in June 1974. but then he had spent lots of time at the "VA Hospital", Some times for physical problems caused by agent orange, ect. and some time for other problems! He never told us. . He went through 2 marriages and lots of Budweiser!. but was still my BIG HERO! Over the last 25 years I spent a lot of time with my Hero and really got to know him well. Now I know where I got the love of cars from!! my Hero! I guess you could say we were "Best of Friends"! and with him being a car guy as well. we went to car shows, ect. but with a small % disability retirement pay he could only admire and not partake. Until 18 months ago. The VA re evaluated him and gave him 100% disability. with lots of back pay. But really too weak and sick to build the car he wanted "a "1956 Chevy", June 2013 he bought a 2013 genesis. Big enough for his "oxygen bottle and him". The day he bought it he came by to show me! The first things out of his mouth were
" I just blew away a new SS Camaro!" and, "my car has 429 horse power!!!" again my Hero!!
well my Hero was hospitalized on the 20th of Dec. 2013, had 3 stints installed. only to find out he had to stay in for a Heart Valve replacement surgery on the 26th of Dec. 2013. Over the next 4 days my Hero fought a tough battle.
My Hero passed away Monday December 30th 2013. Due to complications of his surgeries.

I Am picking up my Hero's Ashes on Monday and I will deliver him to the cemetery where he is to be laid to rest.
But not before we do at least ...... " one more burn out! together!!
May GOD Bless my brave Soldier, Uncle, Best Friend and Hero!
SSGT. E. J. Sullivan U.S.M.C. Ret. #1502xxx RIP 6/3/1937---12/30/2013

71swb4x4 · 01-11-2014, 08:41 PM

Sorry for your loss but happy you got to know someone so special. Shred those tires on the way to the cemetery.

**yote1234** · 01-11-2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Sorry for your loss but happy you got to know someone so special. Shred those tires on the way to the cemetery.

thx for the kind words..
and you bet I will.

zeldman · 01-11-2014, 10:38 PM

Your uncle is a true American, you must be very proud of him and his service to his country.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-11-2014, 11:30 PM

Sorry for your loss but I'm glad you got know him...now smoke them tires...

sdailey · 01-11-2014, 11:43 PM

Wow. Touching story. So sorry for your loss. As a Marine myself, I can tell you that Heaven is a little safer now with your Hero on duty. Semper Fi!

Madtat · 01-12-2014, 03:32 PM

LIGHT UP THOSE TIRES! Sorry for your loss.

**yote1234** · 01-12-2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by zeldman

Your uncle is a true American, you must be very proud of him and his service to his country.

yes sir, very proud! and I thank you!

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Sorry for your loss but I'm glad you got know him...now smoke them tires...

I sure will. thx, very much!

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Originally Posted by sdailey

Wow. Touching story. So sorry for your loss. As a Marine myself, I can tell you that Heaven is a little safer now with your Hero on duty. Semper Fi!

Yes Sir! Standing Guard at the gates!!!
I Thank You! very much, for your service!!

PanelDeland · 01-12-2014, 09:51 PM

He was one of the true heros.The ones that go and do for us without ever thinking about it.He will be missed. You are very lucky to have known him.

Andy4639 · 01-13-2014, 08:26 AM

Sorry to hear of your uncle passing. Very few are that lucky to have some one to look up to in real life. That is something no one can take away from you.

**yote1234** · 01-16-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

He was one of the true heros.The ones that go and do for us without ever thinking about it.He will be missed. You are very lucky to have known him.

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Sorry to hear of your uncle passing. Very few are that lucky to have some one to look up to in real life. That is something no one can take away from you.

thank you both for very kind words. dave

01-11-2014, 08:41 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: The Passing of my HERO. Sorry for your loss but happy you got to know someone so special. Shred those tires on the way to the cemetery. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-11-2014, 10:38 PM	#4
zeldman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rt 66 Gallup, NM Posts: 527	Re: The Passing of my HERO. Your uncle is a true American, you must be very proud of him and his service to his country. __________________ 2005 GMC K2500HD D/A 1993 GMC K1500 2011 Subaru Legacy. 2013 Subaru Outback 1970 C-10 2WD, SWB stepside, 292, TH350, PS, more rust than anything. God is my pilot.

01-11-2014, 11:30 PM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,883	Re: The Passing of my HERO. Sorry for your loss but I'm glad you got know him...now smoke them tires... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-11-2014, 11:43 PM	#6
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: The Passing of my HERO. Wow. Touching story. So sorry for your loss. As a Marine myself, I can tell you that Heaven is a little safer now with your Hero on duty. Semper Fi! __________________ Shannon

01-12-2014, 03:32 PM	#7
Madtat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hell Paso TX Posts: 804	Re: The Passing of my HERO. LIGHT UP THOSE TIRES! Sorry for your loss.

01-11-2014, 08:34 PM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,278	The Passing of my HERO. Well as I very young child (2-4 years old) I always remembered a solder in uniform at my grandmothers house in auburn New York. And that he would be there only on occation ! no one spoke of why he would show up and then leave for long periods of time?. but as I grew a little older 5-6 years of age I found out this soldier and my Hero, was a close relative! "My uncle!" On further investigation I found a foot locker in my grandmothers attic. On "The outside of the locker it was labeled. " United States Marine Corp" "SSTF E.J. Sullivan U.S.M.C.". and all over the top was 57 Chevy 56 Chevy car and truck models. well every time we would visit grandmothers house I would run up into the attic to spend as much time looking through it as I could so I could get to know my hero and uncle better!. each and every time finding " the coolest stuff" zippo lighters, knives, badges, chevrons stripes, commendations, photos of attack jets (F4-Fantoms) with him standing near them and various jungle shots! Every thing a little kid could love. My Hero served in Korea and 3 tours of duty in places called "Chu-Lai," " Da-Nang" "Marble Mountain" Vietnam. I really wanted to get to know this uncle and Hero of mine but at age of 6 yrs old my family and I moved to phoenix AZ. August 1964. only reading letters he would send my mom now and then. And I had not seen my Hero again until he retired from the United States Marines in June 1974. but then he had spent lots of time at the "VA Hospital", Some times for physical problems caused by agent orange, ect. and some time for other problems! He never told us. . He went through 2 marriages and lots of Budweiser!. but was still my BIG HERO! Over the last 25 years I spent a lot of time with my Hero and really got to know him well. Now I know where I got the love of cars from!! my Hero! I guess you could say we were "Best of Friends"! and with him being a car guy as well. we went to car shows, ect. but with a small % disability retirement pay he could only admire and not partake. Until 18 months ago. The VA re evaluated him and gave him 100% disability. with lots of back pay. But really too weak and sick to build the car he wanted "a "1956 Chevy", June 2013 he bought a 2013 genesis. Big enough for his "oxygen bottle and him". The day he bought it he came by to show me! The first things out of his mouth were " I just blew away a new SS Camaro!" and, "my car has 429 horse power!!!" again my Hero!! well my Hero was hospitalized on the 20th of Dec. 2013, had 3 stints installed. only to find out he had to stay in for a Heart Valve replacement surgery on the 26th of Dec. 2013. Over the next 4 days my Hero fought a tough battle. My Hero passed away Monday December 30th 2013. Due to complications of his surgeries. I Am picking up my Hero's Ashes on Monday and I will deliver him to the cemetery where he is to be laid to rest. But not before we do at least ...... " one more burn out! together!! May GOD Bless my brave Soldier, Uncle, Best Friend and Hero! SSGT. E. J. Sullivan U.S.M.C. Ret. #1502xxx RIP 6/3/1937---12/30/2013 __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey Last edited by yote1234; 01-11-2014 at 09:28 PM.

01-12-2014, 09:51 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: The Passing of my HERO. He was one of the true heros.The ones that go and do for us without ever thinking about it.He will be missed. You are very lucky to have known him. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-13-2014, 08:26 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: The Passing of my HERO. Sorry to hear of your uncle passing. Very few are that lucky to have some one to look up to in real life. That is something no one can take away from you. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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