Col. Merle Zeine USAF ret.

Got to sit in the seat of the same model last week. Felt like he was there.



AND wearing his A2 jacket his wife bought him 40 or so years ago to replace his original.

 

To absent friends.

 

He may not be here but bet your ass he is here.

 

Angels 20 and a clear sky.

 

During one of our talks he told me how he really enjoyed taking a plane up when there were scattered cumulus clouds and just riding along. Diving and climbing and feeling alive.
Can't look up without smiling whenever conditions allow.

 

Well it’s minus 4 degrees at The Lake. I’m glancing at the photo of Merle in his P47 and with an insert of me in the corner of the picture in the same model taken last year.
We owe so much that can never be repaid

 

I'm a few days late but he will understand. Seems impossible it's been five years.
18 days ago I stood at the same place Merle walked (or drove through) at Westover.

 

Some take time today to remember, others Remember every Day.