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Orange Blooded [4444]
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The Clemson family lost another great man......
Feb 13, 2014, 12:02 PM
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my Uncle John R. Liles - Clemson class of 1940. WW II veteran and project manager for one of the greatest construction engineering projects of its time - the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
A true Clemson Man and Southern Gentleman, he was what The Greatest Generation was all about. I will miss him dearly. Rest in Peace Uncle.
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Orange Blooded [2537]
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sorry for your loss! but always nice to hear the great deeds
Feb 13, 2014, 12:04 PM
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of a Clemson Man!
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Orange Blooded [4444]
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Thank you!***
Feb 13, 2014, 12:11 PM
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Hall of Famer [22965]
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Condolences to your uncle's entire family and all friends.***
Feb 13, 2014, 12:25 PM
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Orange Blooded [4444]
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Thanks Tigrjm.***
Feb 13, 2014, 12:49 PM
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Heisman Winner [105574]
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Prayers to the family
Feb 13, 2014, 12:52 PM
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I just drove that bridge tunnel a couple times last week, and I am thankful the engineering was done correctly!
God bless him.
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Re: The Clemson family lost another great man.....
Feb 13, 2014, 1:41 PM
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My family's sincere condolences on your family's loss, Hitman. I wish I had had the pleasure of meeting him. He sure lived one helluva life! Wasn't he also a recipient of the Clemson Medallion? You are blessed with a great Clemson family, and the tradition currently continues. Let's go to a baseball game with your dad this season. Take care, my brother.
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Orange Blooded [4444]
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Thanks brother.
Feb 13, 2014, 4:09 PM
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It was he and my dad's oldest brother Sherwood that received the Medallion, but he was just as much, if not more, a Clemson man.
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Team Captain [470]
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Got it.
Feb 13, 2014, 8:16 PM
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Orange blood runs through your family's veins. Great family and proud you are Clemson people.
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From a very young age, I wanted to go through the CBBT.
Feb 13, 2014, 2:40 PM
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About five years ago, i started doing some work near Va Beach. After a 40+ year wait, I finally was able to drive over and through. Sympathies for your loss but great to know a Clemson gentleman played a large part.
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When the last one goes, it will come.***
Feb 13, 2014, 2:56 PM
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Orange Blooded [2218]
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Drove over the CBB just last week. What a feat for those
Feb 13, 2014, 3:52 PM
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days. Your family is in our prayers.
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So sorry for your loss
Feb 13, 2014, 7:15 PM
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also a great loss for the country and Clemson. Rest in peace...
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Orange Blooded [4444]
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Well put....thanks.***
Feb 13, 2014, 7:16 PM
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Re: Sorry to hear about your family's loss
Feb 13, 2014, 8:30 PM
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I know he must have had some interesting stories. I still have yet to make the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
drive. I've done the OBX ferry trips several times.
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Oculus Spirit [90868]
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A sincere & sharp Clemson Salute to John.....RIP & GoTiGER!
Feb 14, 2014, 12:16 AM
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Join or give to IPTAY in memory of JL.
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Orange Blooded [4444]
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Thanks Bill.***
Feb 17, 2014, 4:02 PM
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CU Guru [1825]
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Whenever I see a WWII Vet,
Feb 14, 2014, 8:47 AM
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I always thank them for saving the world.
It's hard to do without tearing up. My dad served on the DE-135 in the Atlantic.
Sorry for your loss.
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Orange Blooded [4444]
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Amen - thanks.***
Feb 17, 2014, 4:02 PM
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