Memories of CMSgt Oren "Chief" William McClure, Ret

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CMSgt Oren "Chief" William McClure, Ret

Cascade, CO

December 4, 1940 - July 1, 2024

Dec 4, 1940 - Jul 1, 2024

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John William McClure

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John William McClure

Dad- Sir contrary to popular belief,
and our closest inner circle of family, we all know that your son John had about as of hard time showing love to you as you did to him. That does not mean that the love was not there. It meant that it was difficult to express in ways that neither one of us could understand at the time. I love you more than life itself, and I wish I'd listened more, I wished I had paid more attention, and I wish that you're still here so I could have told you how much I loved you but no one in our family including Dena my sister, mom my mother, or any of my extended family thought it was important to even tell me that you were sick or much less tell me you that you had even died. And my daughter needs to know the truth about how we struggled showing love to each other, and how much I wish that you were still here so no one else could make that decision for us and we could have had at least one last moment thate belonged to no one but us. Dad I'm the only McClure left that will carry this name into history, and I am proud of my daughter for keeping the McClure family name because I think she sees something that the rest of us do not; love crosses boundaries that some of us rarely know exist. She is the only blood relative that I know on this Earth, and I plan to spend the rest of my life honoring you and continuing to brag about you as I did my entire life even though you may not have thought so, Dad I thought you were greatest hero I'd ever known and I want you back just for a minute so I can give you a hug and tell you I love you and thank you for giving me a chance to be your son- I'm sorry that I may not have did a very good job, but the boundary love crossed throughout the cosmos of time, even if we may not have felt it; itstill exists as it does today. I really wish the family had told me so I could have came and paid my respects the right way but I was never given that opportunity because of the way some of us feel hate and discord carry more power than love itself. I will never forget you and I love you until I see you again and I hope my family might step out of the way for a moment so I can run up and give you the biggest hug that I've owed you my entire life. I love you more than life itself dad. If it was not for you and my mom Louise I may not have had a chance to experience having a mom and dad. I'm very sorry I did I did not turn out the way you wanted but I never stopped loving you and I never will. it was the mis-understanding  of our family that stood in the way of a father and his only son's opportunities to potentially repair our wounds and grow together as the sacredness of a father and his only son. I hope our family read this, and chooses not to stand in the way anymore of the love the family can have no matter how hard it to show. I love you sir

Dad- Sir contrary to popular belief,
and our closest inner circle of family, we all know that your son John... Read more had about as of hard time showing love to you as you did to him. That does not mean that the love was not there. It meant that it was difficult to express in ways that neither one of us could understand at the time. I love you more than life itself, and I wish I'd listened more, I wished I had paid more attention, and I wish that you're still here so I could have told you how much I loved you but no one in our family including Dena my sister, mom my mother, or any of my extended family thought it was important to even tell me that you were sick or much less tell me you that you had even died. And my daughter needs to know the truth about how we struggled showing love to each other, and how much I wish that you were still here so no one else could make that decision for us and we could have had at least one last moment thate belonged to no one but us. Dad I'm the only McClure left that will carry this name into history, and I am proud of my daughter for keeping the McClure family name because I think she sees something that the rest of us do not; love crosses boundaries that some of us rarely know exist. She is the only blood relative that I know on this Earth, and I plan to spend the rest of my life honoring you and continuing to brag about you as I did my entire life even though you may not have thought so, Dad I thought you were greatest hero I'd ever known and I want you back just for a minute so I can give you a hug and tell you I love you and thank you for giving me a chance to be your son- I'm sorry that I may not have did a very good job, but the boundary love crossed throughout the cosmos of time, even if we may not have felt it; itstill exists as it does today. I really wish the family had told me so I could have came and paid my respects the right way but I was never given that opportunity because of the way some of us feel hate and discord carry more power than love itself. I will never forget you and I love you until I see you again and I hope my family might step out of the way for a moment so I can run up and give you the biggest hug that I've owed you my entire life. I love you more than life itself dad. If it was not for you and my mom Louise I may not have had a chance to experience having a mom and dad. I'm very sorry I did I did not turn out the way you wanted but I never stopped loving you and I never will. it was the mis-understanding of our family that stood in the way of a father and his only son's opportunities to potentially repair our wounds and grow together as the sacredness of a father and his only son. I hope our family read this, and chooses not to stand in the way anymore of the love the family can have no matter how hard it to show. I love you sir Read less Dad- Sir contrary to popular belief,
and our closest inner circle of family, we all know that your son John had about as of hard... Read more time showing love to you as you did to him. That does not mean that the love was not there. It meant that it was difficult to express in ways that neither one of us could understand at the time. I love you more than life itself, and I wish I'd listened more, I wished I had paid more attention, and I wish that you're still here so I could have told you how much I loved you but no one in our family including Dena my sister, mom my mother, or any of my extended family thought it was important to even tell me that you were sick or much less tell me you that you had even died. And my daughter needs to know the truth about how we struggled showing love to each other, and how much I wish that you were still here so no one else could make that decision for us and we could have had at least one last moment thate belonged to no one but us. Dad I'm the only McClure left that will carry this name into history, and I am proud of my daughter for keeping the McClure family name because I think she sees something that the rest of us do not; love crosses boundaries that some of us rarely know exist. She is the only blood relative that I know on this Earth, and I plan to spend the rest of my life honoring you and continuing to brag about you as I did my entire life even though you may not have thought so, Dad I thought you were greatest hero I'd ever known and I want you back just for a minute so I can give you a hug and tell you I love you and thank you for giving me a chance to be your son- I'm sorry that I may not have did a very good job, but the boundary love crossed throughout the cosmos of time, even if we may not have felt it; itstill exists as it does today. I really wish the family had told me so I could have came and paid my respects the right way but I was never given that opportunity because of the way some of us feel hate and discord carry more power than love itself. I will never forget you and I love you until I see you again and I hope my family might step out of the way for a moment so I can run up and give you the biggest hug that I've owed you my entire life. I love you more than life itself dad. If it was not for you and my mom Louise I may not have had a chance to experience having a mom and dad. I'm very sorry I did I did not turn out the way you wanted but I never stopped loving you and I never will. it was the mis-understanding of our family that stood in the way of a father and his only son's opportunities to potentially repair our wounds and grow together as the sacredness of a father and his only son. I hope our family read this, and chooses not to stand in the way anymore of the love the family can have no matter how hard it to show. I love you sir Read less Dad- Sir contrary to popular belief,
and our closest... Read more inner circle of family, we all know that your son John had about as of hard time showing love to you as you did to him. That does not mean that the love was not there. It meant that it was difficult to express in ways that neither one of us could understand at the time. I love you more than life itself, and I wish I'd listened more, I wished I had paid more attention, and I wish that you're still here so I could have told you how much I loved you but no one in our family including Dena my sister, mom my mother, or any of my extended family thought it was important to even tell me that you were sick or much less tell me you that you had even died. And my daughter needs to know the truth about how we struggled showing love to each other, and how much I wish that you were still here so no one else could make that decision for us and we could have had at least one last moment thate belonged to no one but us. Dad I'm the only McClure left that will carry this name into history, and I am proud of my daughter for keeping the McClure family name because I think she sees something that the rest of us do not; love crosses boundaries that some of us rarely know exist. She is the only blood relative that I know on this Earth, and I plan to spend the rest of my life honoring you and continuing to brag about you as I did my entire life even though you may not have thought so, Dad I thought you were greatest hero I'd ever known and I want you back just for a minute so I can give you a hug and tell you I love you and thank you for giving me a chance to be your son- I'm sorry that I may not have did a very good job, but the boundary love crossed throughout the cosmos of time, even if we may not have felt it; itstill exists as it does today. I really wish the family had told me so I could have came and paid my respects the right way but I was never given that opportunity because of the way some of us feel hate and discord carry more power than love itself. I will never forget you and I love you until I see you again and I hope my family might step out of the way for a moment so I can run up and give you the biggest hug that I've owed you my entire life. I love you more than life itself dad. If it was not for you and my mom Louise I may not have had a chance to experience having a mom and dad. I'm very sorry I did I did not turn out the way you wanted but I never stopped loving you and I never will. it was the mis-understanding of our family that stood in the way of a father and his only son's opportunities to potentially repair our wounds and grow together as the sacredness of a father and his only son. I hope our family read this, and chooses not to stand in the way anymore of the love the family can have no matter how hard it to show. I love you sir Read less

Bill Temple

So sorry to learn of my cousin Oren's passing. My family visited Oren and his family in Colorado Springs many times as I was growing up and these wonderful visits continued into adulthood. Aunt Opal, Uncle Mac, Oren, Tom, and Mary were all very special to us and we loved them all. Louise, you and the entire family are in our prayers!! Bill Temple

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Lynn Peters , Ret MSgt 147SFS

RIP Chief.

He was the second person I met at the 147th. He agreed to bring me on and was able to have me trained/OJT with the Active Duty Security Police at Ellington AFB.

We were involved with many dignitaries, presidential visits which required our support.

Retired MSgt Peters

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Amy Fagan

Rest in peace Chief! 🙏🙏🙏

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John Kraft

Chief, you’ll be missed by the 147th SFS crew. You were my mentor as well and helped me on a personal level. I’m glad you got to spend your last few years in your home state with your family. Rest in peace my friend. Your work here is done. Condolences to your family.

Most Sincerely,

John Kraft

Retired 147th SFS

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Amy Fagan

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Bill & Marilyn Hensley

Oren was a great neighbor and friend. But most importantly, he was a great Patriot! We will miss him and wish we were still neighbors so we could wrap our arms around Louise and comfort her at this sad time. Bill & Marilyn

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Bill Riley

Dear Louise,

I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Oren as a school mate and friend. He truly made this world a better place. My entire life was heavily influenced by us Panthers. You were blest to have those years together as he was to have you. I look forward to our greatest reunion in heaven🙏. Come Lord Jesus come!!

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Donald Smithers

Sorry to hear of Chiefs passing. I felt like we had a bond just as though we were brothers.

He will be missed!

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Marieta Frazier

My condolences to Chief's family. I first met Chief when I arrived to Ellington Field in 1988. He showed many young troops just what it meant to lead and mentor those coming up the ranks behind us. He is missed dearly. Our prayers go out to Louise and family during this time.

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Kathy Wilcox

There are just no words! So many wonderful memories we will all cherish. Take it one day at a time with your wonderful family and I hope you’ll all come to Pagosa soon. Hugs🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😪

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Jerry Johnson

The world is a better place because of Chief McClure’s contributions. He was a true friend since 1970. He was my military mentor for many years. I will miss him as if he was my big brother. Go rest high on that mountain,Chief. Your work on this earth is done.

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Sharon Benton

Dear Louise and family may God be with you in this time. I have so enjoyed all our fun times and visits we have had over the years. Oren will be missed. Love you please stay in touch.

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