The Auld Soldier, Colonel Timothy Donovan, FA, Silver Star, DFC, Purple Heart w/6OLC, Combat Infantry Badge, veteran of two wars, one hell of a Rotarian and my father, signaled End of Mission, Close Station, March Order, and struck his colors at 1215 this afternoon.
Memorial service is Monday at 2:30 PM in Columbia, interment will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery at a date to be determined.
His passage was peaceful, thanks be to God, and he was surrounded by his family.
We'll dance later. I'm not in the mood.
Memorial service is Monday at 2:30 PM in Columbia, interment will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery at a date to be determined.
His passage was peaceful, thanks be to God, and he was surrounded by his family.
We'll dance later. I'm not in the mood.
Oh, fuggin' a......
You have my sincerest and most heartfelt sympathies.
Your father was a giant amongst dwarves.
You know I'm in town. I'll be at the ceremony.
Drop by my shop, I have a beer, tequilia, bourbon, scotch, or... Irish Whiskey to send Paddy off to Fiddlers Green in style.
Lord Have Mercy!
My condolences not only on YOUR loss, but the loss for the Republic.
He was a fine man, nay, a great man.
You should be as proud of him as he was of you.
Pipers Up!
RIP. Colonel Donovan!
Blasted entropy....
Ah, well, as already stated, Thanks to God that such men lived.
As I am wont to say at these times...
He is in a better place
He feels no pain
He is whole again
He awaits you and yours at Fiddler's Green
As I said to my wife upon the loss of her second son,
Don't be in a hurry, he has all eternity, there at Fiddler's Green, to wait.
Happy Trails, LTC Donovan, you were a good man, and served your country well.
Please 'scuse my overlooking the obvious.
Deepest Regards
RichinKCK
You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
If there is anything we can do...
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Chris H.
I am sorry he has left you and your family, but knowing you and your upbringing, I know the ramparts of Heaven are stronger now than ever before. My prayers are with you and your family, and tomorrow I will put rounds downrange in his honor, open a bottle of Glenlivet, and pray for his immortal soul. If I can be 1/10th the man your father was, I will count myself well off.
God bless you and keep you.
Alan Briley, RN
By all accounts, a good man, a good life, and a good legacy; and now having a good time where the trials and travails of this flawed world exist only in memory. Not being able to talk face to face is only a matter of time, and, by the time you catch up, he'll have some good stories to tell and people to introduce. Hope you don't mind if plenty of people here would rather you keep him waiting a while.
Damn, John... My deepest condolences to you and yours. Please let me know if there is anything, ANYTHING that I might be able to do to assist you or yours in the coming days.
I'll light a candle on my end to help light his way along.
God Bless him, and all who served alongside him.
I went to Mizzou '61-'63, and took classes in Army ROTC there. Could he have been one of my Professors of Military Science?
The good news is that such a man had lived.
*lifts a toast to the honor of the Auld Soldier*
FG RVN Contingent -- Form up for a proper welcome, and look sharp!
Amen.
Condolences to all involved.
I had a dog and his name was Blue,
Betcha five dollars he's a good dog too.
Here Blue, you good dog you.
They both lived well, served well, and left the world a better place.
It's good to know that when the pain of this passing has faded, the joyous memories will remain.
And I'm local to you as well, so if there's anything needed, I'll do what I can.
I know the Lord wil be with you and yours while you work through this...
Psalms 103:17 But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children‘s children,
May the thoughts and words from a small corner of the blogosphere comfort you in these hours.
God Bless.
Warmest,
The Bolton Family
Longmont, CO
God Bless You,
The Engineer
P.S. May his journey to Fiddlers Green be peaceful.
My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
The Cavalrymen's Poem:
Halfway down the trail to Hell,
In a shady meadow green
Are the Souls of all dead troopers camped,
Near a good old-time canteen.
And this eternal resting place
Is known as Fiddlers' Green.
Marching past, straight through to Hell
The Infantry are seen.
Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery and Marines,
For none but the shades of Cavalrymen
Dismount at Fiddlers' Green.
Though some go curving down the trail
To seek a warmer scene.
No trooper ever gets to Hell
Ere he's emptied his canteen.
And so rides back to drink again
With friends at Fiddlers' Green.
And so when man and horse go down
Beneath a saber keen,
Or in a roaring charge of fierce melee
You stop a bullet clean,
And the hostiles come to get your scalp,
Just empty your canteen,
And put your pistol to your head
And go to Fiddlers' Green.
John,
I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.
Cordially,
Uncle J
I never met this man we mourn today.
I only know him second hand by reading the words of his son.
"By their fruits shall ye know them." You can tell a sculpter is great by looking at his work.
I know he was a great man only through extrapolation.
And that only makes it harder to say fairwell.
When he was young he was called and he stepped up.
What better thing can you say of a man.
Yesterday he was called again and again he stepped up.
I don't pray much these days, but today I will for you friend.
Be strong and know he will wait.
We'll dance in memorium for you.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."
Rick
Jim Ewart.
"Do not stand by my grave and weep ...I am not there;I do not sleep.When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds circling in flight. Do not stand by my grave and cry ...I am not there. I did not die." -- Royster
A man amongst men; the warrior enters Valhalla.
Well, he will be closer to you, just not the way I would have hoped.
I am sorry for your loss. At least your mother has her bridge partner back.
May he rest in peace.
Sorry for your loss.
My condolences to you, Beth, and your family during this time.
I'll hoist a pint.
Sincerely,
-Sean M. Maloney, PhD
Historian
Best regards,
I also don't doubt he's renewing many old friendships right now.
No doubt, to be met by some of that rowdy bunch of Conscripts that he spoke so highly of from time to time.
Even the great strength that your mother and father gave you is tested in this time. May all those standing at your shoulder help a little in the weakness in your knees. I write this to your father, as I know that he can hear the echos up in the clouds.
Colonel T. Donovan,
Thank you Sir for so many things you have provided us with your leadership, toil and contributions lo these many years. Being a humble man you might recognize the vast breadth of your contributions to community, state, country and also to family, but would never remark upon them. The thought would never cross your mind. We on the other hand, were bathed in the bounty of your contributions and we are left cold as your shadow passes on to greater glory. The hole we feel in our hearts is just a small measure of how much we will miss you, and if we were to sum that emptiness it would be large indeed as you have touched, encouraged and lifted so many over the years. You will be greatly missed.
Preston Sights
Will spill libation at earliest opportunity.
"Grief is not the end of all. I seem to hear the funeral march become a paean. I see beyond the forest the moving banners of a hidden column. Our dead brothers still live for us, and bid us think of life, not death - of life to which in their youth they lent the passion and joy of the spring. As I listen, the great chorus of life and joy begins again, and amid the awful orchestra of seen and unseen powers and destinies of good and evil our trumpets sound once more a note of daring, hope and will."
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Memorial Day address of 1884
One day, we too will travel round the final bend in life's long and winding road.
And there, with outstretched hands and welcoming smiles, will be our friends.
And we will be together once more.
John and Beth, I offer my deepest sympathy.
My condolences to you, Beth, and the rest of the Donovan clan. I pray that you will find solace and comfort with the Lord.
As you say, now is not to time to dance. But soon, my friend, soon.
My most heartfelt condolences, and best thoughts for you and your family.
Another hero in read into the rolls of Vallhala.
Fair winds and following seas, Colonel Donovan. With respect from an old sailor.
I am so sorry fo your loss. As an American by choice, I thank the Lord that He gave this great country men such as your dad. He served his country well, and for that I thank him.
May the Sweet Lord show His countenance upon the Auld Soldier and give him peace.
Sorry to read about your loss. May God bless your father, your mother, you and your entire family.
Heartfelt condolences from someone who has lost both parents.
SSgt Barry Sadler song, "An Empty Glass".
An empty glass beside me,
He will drink with me no more.
I shall have a cold RC cola in memory of a good soldier.
HH
Heartfelt condolences from someone who has lost both parents.
SSgt Barry Sadler song, "An Empty Glass".
An empty glass beside me,
He will drink with me no more.
I shall have a cold RC cola in memory of a good soldier.
HH
The United States is a free nation because men like Colonel Donovan stood at the ready to, as the quote goes, "... visit great violence on those who would do us harm".
Farewell and Godspeed, Colonel.
A lifetime of service...
I know your pain.
Another hero stands and passes on.
He'll always be in your heart and soul.
And thankfully through your efforts, he'll live on in ours as well.
Rest easy sir!!
Your Father has been ordered By THUNDER- 6 to report for motor stables. Gate Guard (St. Peter) has been informed of Name to be added to access roster.
Boq
I lost my own father several yers ago. You and yours have my deepest sympathy.
No goodbyes, just good memories.
You have my deepest condolences.
My heartfelt condolences to you, Beth, and your family, John. Take care and know y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.