Ralph Lynn passes at 98
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that MAPS member and WWII veteran Ralph Lynn has passed away today March 16, 2018. Ralph was born on October 26, 1919 and was 98 years old. He joined MAPS in June of 2007. He was very active past his 95th birthday until declining health caused him to move to Laurens, South Carolina to live with his daughter. Services are pending and we will notify everyone when they have been scheduled. May Ralph rest in the peace of the Lord.
“Up, up the long delirious burning blue
I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace,
where never lark, or even eagle, flew;
and, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod
the high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Ralph has put out his hand and touched the face of God.”
From the sonnet High Flight by John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
Ralph recited this at many events while an active member of MAPS.
Anyone wishing to send Ralph’s daughter Cheryl a condolence card send us a note and I will forward her address to you.
Bob Schwartz
Ralph was a lifelong friend of our family and like a second father to me and a grandfather to our two daughters.
We miss him already!
Another of our country’s heroes is gone. I have been researching the soldiers of the 466th BG so they will all be known and honored for their amazing sacrifices. I would like to send the family a note. Thank you Ralph Lynn – you made my world a better place!
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I remember you all from Job’s Daughters. Keeping you in my prayers and thoughts.