
John Bybee
July 20, 1971 - May 16, 2025
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Paul and Cindy Fair
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Amy Cindy and I are so sorry, to hear this.
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Aaron Bacot
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My name is Aaron Bacot. I served with John as a member of the Knighthawks of VFA-136. He was one of the first sailors that I met at my first duty station. He was a plane captain in the lineshack and helped trained me. I’m sorry for your loss and to hear of his passing. Fair winds and following seas shipmate
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Ed Sikes
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I served with John in VFA-136. Many fond memories serving with him. My deepest condolences to his family and all of his friends.
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Victor Lugo
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I served with John on the U.S.S. George Washington with the VFA-136 Knighthawks. Sorry for your loss. Fair winds and following seas.
The Watch
For twenty years
This sailor has stood the watch
While some of us were in our bunks at night
This sailor stood the watch
While some of us were in school learning our trade
This shipmate stood the watch
Yes.. even before some of us were born into this world
This shipmate stood the watch
In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history
This shipmate stood the watch
Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see his family standing there
Needing his guidance and help
Needing that hand to hold during those hard times
But he still stood the watch
He stood the watch for twenty years
He stood the watch so that we, our families and
Our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety, Each and every night
Knowing that a sailor stood the watch
Today we are here to say
'Shipmate... the watch stands relieved
Relieved by those You have trained ,Guided, and Led
Shipmate you stand relieved.. we have the watch..."
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ADCS (AW) Kenny Edwards
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Rest in peace John.