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Barney's
NEXT Assignment
April 26, 2003; 1:19am |
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 Today,
in Los Angeles, California, a dear friend and inspiration to many,
moved on to his next assignment. |
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| After
a relatively short hospital stay, Colonel Barney Oldfield passed
away from natural causes. He was 93. |
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| During
his final days in the hospital, he continued to make friends. The
hospital staff that crossed his path, received copies of
his book, The Kid
from Tecumseh.
There was no doubt that they were dealing with a witty, good-hearted,
classy character. They said he never complained and the warmth in
their eyes as they
spoke of him and to him, said volumes. |
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| Many
of his friends in Los Angeles visited and those who were out of town,
sent
good wishes. Two friends were daily visitors, Todd
Nelson and Ruth
Schiller. |
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| Todd, in one of
his many email updates to Barney's friends said, |
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"Barney's
plan, of course, is to rest next to Vada at the military cemetery
in North Platte, NE. He wouldn't want us to mourn him, but to celebrate
his full, rich life and get to work continuing his good deeds.
The world is a far, far better place because this man walked upon
it.
My life, and all of ours, are infinitely better because we are
his friends." |
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who had the chance to meet Barney I'm sure would agree with Todd.
For those of you who never had the pleasure, we want you to know
that
if you
take a moment to absorb even a fraction of this website, you will
have a rare opportunity to meet a truly inspirational human-being. |
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| This
website will continue the good works of Colonel Barney and Vada Kinman-Oldfield.
If any of you wish to attend ceremonies for this incredible man,
please contact Nebraska Coast Connection or check this website for announcements. |
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| We
all wish Barney well on his new assignment and hope that he gives
his beloved
Vada a hug from us all. He remains well-loved. |
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