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The world lost a good man this afternoon. My wife's father passed today in California at the ripe old age of 96.

Robert McKee was a Veteran of World War II. He served in the U.S. Army Corps, 20th Air Force, 73rd Air Wing: 497th. Bob as a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroic service in the South Pacific in WWII. He and his crew crash landed on Iwo Jima in April 1945. He stayed on the island guarding the heavily damaged B-29 until his return to Saipan. He was a navigator in the B-29 when he was only 19 years old and flew 29 missions over Japan.

He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. God Speed, Bob!

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Prayers for your family, and many thanks for this man who served his country well.
 
The world lost a good man this afternoon. My wife's father passed today in California at the ripe old age of 96.

Robert McKee was a Veteran of World War II. He served in the U.S. Army Corps, 20th Air Force, 73rd Air Wing: 497th. Bob as a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroic service in the South Pacific in WWII. He and his crew crash landed on Iwo Jima in April 1945. He stayed on the island guarding the heavily damaged B-29 until his return to Saipan. He was a navigator in the B-29 when he was only 19 years old and flew 29 missions over Japan.

He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. God Speed, Bob!

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Sincerest condolences and prayers to you and your precious family. Please let us know if you need anything.
Thank you for your service Bob! Fly high! 💗
 

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