In Memory of BK Allen

From the President:

Hello Wingers,

I asked Tom Lewis if he would write a prayer for B K, which I think he did a great job doing. He also included one of his memories of working with B K, which I think that B K would have enjoyed reading.

Paul

From our Chaplain:  

   Our group was saddened with the news of the loss of B.K. Allen recently.  He was taken to his eternal resting place, and will now no longer be plagued with the pain and suffering that the dreaded disease of cancer causes us to endure.

 

   We wish for Jill and the family to continue on and we pray for their peace and comfort that only time will heal the wounds.  B.K. Allen will be missed dearly by us all.

 

   At CSAFB those of us that served under him knew as long as we did our jobs, and never backed away from responsibility we had a supervisor that stood along beside us.  None of us wanted to see him look at us with that certain look that only "he" could give.  I remember one occasion when I was on weekend standby duty, that the M-246 wrecker broke down on the flight line in front of one of the B-52's and the Wing Commander called Sgt. Allen at his home telling that the wrecker needed to be moved,and "now" !

 

Probably at that time I was already on location and hooking up to the M-246,(after checking with Sgt. Meyer for advice on the proper way to tow a heavy M-series with a light F-350 wrecker).  As I approached the motor pool gates with the tow.....who do you think was standing there waiting on me?

 

Yep....it was Sgt. B.K. Allen.  Not only was he there to make certain I towed the M-series, but...as I crawled under to adjust the clutch all the way out....Sgt. B.K. Allen crawled under from the other side and was handing me wrenches getting dirty and greasy right along side this lowly three striper. 

 

Thats only one memory, and I am sure we can all add a lot more of them,...but due to limited space we cannot put them to print.

 

The group joins the Allen Family in sharing the loss of B.K. as well as holding onto the precious memories we all have.  Also, we want to add that this group is family,and we will always be there for you.  Jill and Family....simply put....we love you.  Just look up to Jesus, have faith in HIM, and HE will take care of your needs.

 

Let us pray......Dear Lord.....we ask you to send YOUR peace to those who are mourning.  Continue to surround them with family, friends, and loved ones who will offer

words of comfort.  Give them sweet and restful sleep.

 

We ask you to remove the spirit of heaviness from them, and give them garments of praise.  In due time, bless their lives to overflow with laughter and joy again.  As they take refuge in YOU, please help them to put their trust in YOU.

 

Lord we ask that YOU help the family to not look back, but to press forward.  We thank you Father...for allowing  "B.K." to be a special part of our lives.

 

 

Tom Lewis

Chaplain