July 2, 2011
I just learned this morning of the passing of my dear friend George Wrigley on June 16. George was my oldest friend. He was 94. (I have some I have known longer, but not that old. (SMILE!) )
George and I first met when we were assigned to U. S. Navy duty on Midway Island in 1958. He was a Naval aviator flying S&R out of Midway. At the time, Midway was a very active Pacific Ocean anchor-end to the Airborne Early Warning system the U. S. was using to help keep us safe. The radar planes were constantly taking off and landing as they flew the loop to Alaska and back, which required the presence of lots of support personnel and equipment to keep all this going.
George was raised in an orphanage in Kansas and at the earliest opportunity had joined the Navy, serving early-on in China in the late 1930’s. A full obituary is available at: http://cochranfh.frontrunnerpro.com/runtime/78643/runtime.php?SiteId=78643&NavigatorId=292016&op=tributeObituary&viewOpt=dpaneOnly&ItemId=791045.
Even though George was a little older, his wife Betty was more my age and it was through our families that our lives became intertwined. The only church on Midway was the Navy chapel, giving us many opportunities to share in those activities. What blessed memories!
Through the years we were able to stay in touch and enjoy many good times together. Even though our hearts are aching right now for you George, we look forward to seeing you on “the other side”. Anchors aweigh my friend!
Our love and prayers to your family.
John and Jo Ann Stroman
Saturday, July 2, 2011
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