Surprised not to have already seen it posted.., but Donald Murray of the 330th BG and last survivor of K-32 "Colleen" of the 458th BS died on 1 April 2007.
Words can not describe what an inspiration Don was to me and all he met. He was a regular submitter here on this site and had been so for the last 4 years.
Don was an officer in the 330th BG Association and really assisted in keeping it going until it's end last year.
"We left as boys and came back as men. Lets hope no one has to do it again. We took a plane brand spanking new, started as strangers and came back a crew. We were young and slim, our backs were straight. Our eyes now dim, we know our fate. We had to go, a job to do. Our friends all went, we had to too. Now years have passed and soon we'll rest. The whole world knows we did our best. Above the clouds our spirits will soar. When life is over, its through the next door. We'll join up again on another plane, take off for the heavens, a crew again" anonymous
Here is to you Mr. Murray. God Speed!
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Donald Fraser Murray
MURRAY Donald Fraser Murray died on Saturday, March 31, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Murray, originally from Bayside, New York, lived in Powhatan County at "Chimneysmoke." He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lola Anderson Murray. He leaves a sister, Jean M. Smith; and her children, Janet, Doug, Kathy and Greg. He also leaves a sister-in-law, Mary Anne Huff; and her children, Jud, Mary Neva, and James. Don graduated from Washington and Lee University. He was a member of Kappa Alpha and was elected number one. He received a bachelor's degree in journalism after returning to college from the Army-Air Corps during World War II. Don began his career as Sports Director for WDBJ Radio. He was promoted to Sports and News Director. When WDBJ Television (Channel 7) went on the air, he was promoted to News Director. He was with the station for 20 years. Among his achievements, Don won the award for Best News Operation given by the VAPB. The winner's cup was retired for the numerous times Don and his staff won the award. He was elected to the Board of the Radio and Television News Directors Association. Don left television to be Press Secretary in a statewide political campaign. He served as Press Secretary and Public Relations Director in several campaigns and in the state government, including six and half years as Special Assistant to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth. In 1982, he joined Christian Children's Fund. Through the organization, he was sent to remote villages and inner cities to help those who needed the most help. He retired from the Christian Children's Fund in 1993. He was asked by the head of Children, Inc., a Richmond-based philanthropic agency, to join its staff. He served as a writer and researcher until cancer forced him to retire. He still found time to cover politics and government for "Powhatan Today." His writing and vocal abilities were used in special projects, including the narration of the Godspeed voyage re-creation for the World War II exhibit at the Virginia Aviation Museum, a weekly radio broadcast for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and a presentation of Hollywood Cemetery, which can be seen at the facility's stone-house entrance. Don was active in Roanoke's little theatre, Showtimers. His two favorite roles were as Henry II in "Becket" and as his namesake, Murray, in "A Thousand Clowns." He also was a long-time ham radio operator. Don was a man of quiet dignity and aplomb with a wry sense of humor. He leaves behind many friends, associates, and family members, who will cherish their memories of him. His was a life well lived. The family will receive visitors Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.at Bliley's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will take place 10 a.m. Tuesday. A graveside service will be held 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Va.
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 4/2/2007
Words can not describe what an inspiration Don was to me and all he met. He was a regular submitter here on this site and had been so for the last 4 years.
Don was an officer in the 330th BG Association and really assisted in keeping it going until it's end last year.
"We left as boys and came back as men. Lets hope no one has to do it again. We took a plane brand spanking new, started as strangers and came back a crew. We were young and slim, our backs were straight. Our eyes now dim, we know our fate. We had to go, a job to do. Our friends all went, we had to too. Now years have passed and soon we'll rest. The whole world knows we did our best. Above the clouds our spirits will soar. When life is over, its through the next door. We'll join up again on another plane, take off for the heavens, a crew again" anonymous
Here is to you Mr. Murray. God Speed!
*************************************
Donald Fraser Murray
MURRAY Donald Fraser Murray died on Saturday, March 31, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Murray, originally from Bayside, New York, lived in Powhatan County at "Chimneysmoke." He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lola Anderson Murray. He leaves a sister, Jean M. Smith; and her children, Janet, Doug, Kathy and Greg. He also leaves a sister-in-law, Mary Anne Huff; and her children, Jud, Mary Neva, and James. Don graduated from Washington and Lee University. He was a member of Kappa Alpha and was elected number one. He received a bachelor's degree in journalism after returning to college from the Army-Air Corps during World War II. Don began his career as Sports Director for WDBJ Radio. He was promoted to Sports and News Director. When WDBJ Television (Channel 7) went on the air, he was promoted to News Director. He was with the station for 20 years. Among his achievements, Don won the award for Best News Operation given by the VAPB. The winner's cup was retired for the numerous times Don and his staff won the award. He was elected to the Board of the Radio and Television News Directors Association. Don left television to be Press Secretary in a statewide political campaign. He served as Press Secretary and Public Relations Director in several campaigns and in the state government, including six and half years as Special Assistant to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth. In 1982, he joined Christian Children's Fund. Through the organization, he was sent to remote villages and inner cities to help those who needed the most help. He retired from the Christian Children's Fund in 1993. He was asked by the head of Children, Inc., a Richmond-based philanthropic agency, to join its staff. He served as a writer and researcher until cancer forced him to retire. He still found time to cover politics and government for "Powhatan Today." His writing and vocal abilities were used in special projects, including the narration of the Godspeed voyage re-creation for the World War II exhibit at the Virginia Aviation Museum, a weekly radio broadcast for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and a presentation of Hollywood Cemetery, which can be seen at the facility's stone-house entrance. Don was active in Roanoke's little theatre, Showtimers. His two favorite roles were as Henry II in "Becket" and as his namesake, Murray, in "A Thousand Clowns." He also was a long-time ham radio operator. Don was a man of quiet dignity and aplomb with a wry sense of humor. He leaves behind many friends, associates, and family members, who will cherish their memories of him. His was a life well lived. The family will receive visitors Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.at Bliley's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will take place 10 a.m. Tuesday. A graveside service will be held 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Va.
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 4/2/2007
Surprised not to have already seen it posted.., but Donald Murray of the 330th BG and last survivor of K-32 "Colleen" of the 458th BS died on 1 April 2007.
Words can not describe what an inspiration Don was to me and all he met. He was a regular submitter here on this site and had been so for the last 4 years.
Don was an officer in the 330th BG Association and really assisted in keeping it going until it's end last year.
"We left as boys and came back as men. Lets hope no one has to do it again. We took a plane brand spanking new, started as strangers and came back a crew. We were young and slim, our backs were straight. Our eyes now dim, we know our fate. We had to go, a job to do. Our friends all went, we had to too. Now years have passed and soon we'll rest. The whole world knows we did our best. Above the clouds our spirits will soar. When life is over, its through the next door. We'll join up again on another plane, take off for the heavens, a crew again" anonymous
Here is to you Mr. Murray. God Speed!
*************************************
Donald Fraser Murray
MURRAY Donald Fraser Murray died on Saturday, March 31, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Murray, originally from Bayside, New York, lived in Powhatan County at "Chimneysmoke." He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lola Anderson Murray. He leaves a sister, Jean M. Smith; and her children, Janet, Doug, Kathy and Greg. He also leaves a sister-in-law, Mary Anne Huff; and her children, Jud, Mary Neva, and James. Don graduated from Washington and Lee University. He was a member of Kappa Alpha and was elected number one. He received a bachelor's degree in journalism after returning to college from the Army-Air Corps during World War II. Don began his career as Sports Director for WDBJ Radio. He was promoted to Sports and News Director. When WDBJ Television (Channel 7) went on the air, he was promoted to News Director. He was with the station for 20 years. Among his achievements, Don won the award for Best News Operation given by the VAPB. The winner's cup was retired for the numerous times Don and his staff won the award. He was elected to the Board of the Radio and Television News Directors Association. Don left television to be Press Secretary in a statewide political campaign. He served as Press Secretary and Public Relations Director in several campaigns and in the state government, including six and half years as Special Assistant to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth. In 1982, he joined Christian Children's Fund. Through the organization, he was sent to remote villages and inner cities to help those who needed the most help. He retired from the Christian Children's Fund in 1993. He was asked by the head of Children, Inc., a Richmond-based philanthropic agency, to join its staff. He served as a writer and researcher until cancer forced him to retire. He still found time to cover politics and government for "Powhatan Today." His writing and vocal abilities were used in special projects, including the narration of the Godspeed voyage re-creation for the World War II exhibit at the Virginia Aviation Museum, a weekly radio broadcast for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and a presentation of Hollywood Cemetery, which can be seen at the facility's stone-house entrance. Don was active in Roanoke's little theatre, Showtimers. His two favorite roles were as Henry II in "Becket" and as his namesake, Murray, in "A Thousand Clowns." He also was a long-time ham radio operator. Don was a man of quiet dignity and aplomb with a wry sense of humor. He leaves behind many friends, associates, and family members, who will cherish their memories of him. His was a life well lived. The family will receive visitors Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.at Bliley's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will take place 10 a.m. Tuesday. A graveside service will be held 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Va.
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 4/2/2007
Words can not describe what an inspiration Don was to me and all he met. He was a regular submitter here on this site and had been so for the last 4 years.
Don was an officer in the 330th BG Association and really assisted in keeping it going until it's end last year.
"We left as boys and came back as men. Lets hope no one has to do it again. We took a plane brand spanking new, started as strangers and came back a crew. We were young and slim, our backs were straight. Our eyes now dim, we know our fate. We had to go, a job to do. Our friends all went, we had to too. Now years have passed and soon we'll rest. The whole world knows we did our best. Above the clouds our spirits will soar. When life is over, its through the next door. We'll join up again on another plane, take off for the heavens, a crew again" anonymous
Here is to you Mr. Murray. God Speed!
*************************************
Donald Fraser Murray
MURRAY Donald Fraser Murray died on Saturday, March 31, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Murray, originally from Bayside, New York, lived in Powhatan County at "Chimneysmoke." He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lola Anderson Murray. He leaves a sister, Jean M. Smith; and her children, Janet, Doug, Kathy and Greg. He also leaves a sister-in-law, Mary Anne Huff; and her children, Jud, Mary Neva, and James. Don graduated from Washington and Lee University. He was a member of Kappa Alpha and was elected number one. He received a bachelor's degree in journalism after returning to college from the Army-Air Corps during World War II. Don began his career as Sports Director for WDBJ Radio. He was promoted to Sports and News Director. When WDBJ Television (Channel 7) went on the air, he was promoted to News Director. He was with the station for 20 years. Among his achievements, Don won the award for Best News Operation given by the VAPB. The winner's cup was retired for the numerous times Don and his staff won the award. He was elected to the Board of the Radio and Television News Directors Association. Don left television to be Press Secretary in a statewide political campaign. He served as Press Secretary and Public Relations Director in several campaigns and in the state government, including six and half years as Special Assistant to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth. In 1982, he joined Christian Children's Fund. Through the organization, he was sent to remote villages and inner cities to help those who needed the most help. He retired from the Christian Children's Fund in 1993. He was asked by the head of Children, Inc., a Richmond-based philanthropic agency, to join its staff. He served as a writer and researcher until cancer forced him to retire. He still found time to cover politics and government for "Powhatan Today." His writing and vocal abilities were used in special projects, including the narration of the Godspeed voyage re-creation for the World War II exhibit at the Virginia Aviation Museum, a weekly radio broadcast for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and a presentation of Hollywood Cemetery, which can be seen at the facility's stone-house entrance. Don was active in Roanoke's little theatre, Showtimers. His two favorite roles were as Henry II in "Becket" and as his namesake, Murray, in "A Thousand Clowns." He also was a long-time ham radio operator. Don was a man of quiet dignity and aplomb with a wry sense of humor. He leaves behind many friends, associates, and family members, who will cherish their memories of him. His was a life well lived. The family will receive visitors Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.at Bliley's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will take place 10 a.m. Tuesday. A graveside service will be held 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Va.
Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 4/2/2007
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