"Longtime Brackettville rancher dies at 89 ..."

The Brackett News, Thursday, June 7, 2007.

JAMES F. BADER

November 25, 1917 -- May 29, 2007.

World War II:

"He served as a navigator in the 8th Airforce based in England during WW II.

"After completing 25 bombing missions over Germany and German - occupied territories, he remained in England as the Wing Navigator.

"He attained the rank of Major and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the French Croix de Guerre.

"He was a lifelong member of St. Mary Magdalene's Catholic Church where he served on the parish council and was charter member of the local Knights of Columbus council."

Our condolences to his son JIM BADER, our Deacon, and all his other family memebers.

From the old Roman Prayers:

"Eternal rest grant unto him, Oh Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him,
May the souls of Thy servant James,
And the souls all the other faithfully departed,
Through the mercy of God,
Rest in peace, AMEN."