USN RIP CDR Hugh "BZB" Magee

[ea6bflyr]

Found out via FB that one of our own has passed. CDR Hugh "BZB" Magee passed away yesterday.

He was a true hero, and a valued member on AW. We all enjoyed his wild stories.

http://navy.togetherweserved.com/usn/voices/2011/24/Magee_voices.html


Rest in Peace BZB!

 

[Hopeful Hoya]

So sad to hear, I feel extremely lucky to have been given help and advice by such a great man. Blue skies to you, sir.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

I remember when he first joined several years back. I enjoyed his advice and sea stories that he brought to the forums. RIP.

 

[mad dog]

I really enjoyed meeting and interacting with him here at AW...I'll miss him.

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

Fair winds and following seas my friend.
Rest in Peace BzB.

 

[brownshoe]

I just received a phone call from Hugh's sons, Mike and Patrick. Hugh is to be cremated and buried at sea. A separate ceremony will be held the middle of February, Mike is going to keep me informed and I'll pass along information when it's been finalized. Patrick was actually with his father holding his hand when he passed.

Also this message was left for me on my profile here at AW: "This is Patty .... Hugh's orders were cut around 1730 yesterday."

All I have to say is that Hugh was one hell of a Sailor and a great shipmate. I am damned lucky to have known him.

 

[Malo83]

Rest in Peace CDR.

 

[707guy]

Fair Winds and Following Seas Sir - you will be missed by many. Thankful that I had the chance to interact with him here.

 

[RobLyman]

While I did not interact much directly with BzB, his posts were always genuinely worth the read. He reminded me of my best friend's dad who flew A-4s out of Cecil Field in the 70s. While reading his posts I could imagine my friend's dad speaking, offering the same wisdom and insights.

Fair winds and following seas.

 

[robav8r]

Sad news. RIP BzB . . . . . .

 

[villanelle]

I don't know if any of his family reads here, but if they do, please know he inspired and assisted many. I hope memories of happier times with him bring you some comfort.

 

[DesertRooster]

All the stories and post of his I read were great.
Rest In Peace BzB

 

[Walt6541]

I haven't been around AW long, but I made a point of reading BzB's posts. So much history, knowledge and a lot of quality entertainment. Commander Magee, you will be sorely missed. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace, sir.

Commander Hugh Magee, US Navy, Busy bee 604 DEPARTING!

 

[LET73]

That's sad news. He set a real example for a lot of people just here on AW; I can only imagine what he did for the people who knew him in person. Fair winds and following seas, BzB.

 

[wink]

Ahh crap.