Ted

Sherry Felix

For Memorial Day I honor my dad, Cdr. Theodore (Ted) Hechler, who was at Pearl Harbor during the bombing. His next a tour of duty was in the Pacific. He met my mother in Perth, Australia. She became the first war bride. He later flew PBY’s for the Navy in the Caribbean. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

See more about him on my site at sherryfelix.com/family/hechler-ww2…

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Ted at Annapolis, September 1936
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Ted Hechler post graduation at Annapolis, May 1945
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Ensign, Theodore was on the Pheonix at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941
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Noel and Ted’s wedding in Pensecola, January 1, 1943

 

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Noel (mother) and Sherry, 1949
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Cdr. Theodore Hechler, 1957

18 thoughts on “Ted”

  1. BeckyB 2018-06-11 / 2:19 am

    What a lovely way to remember your Dad, and your Mother was clearly extraordinary too!

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    • Sherry Felix 2018-06-11 / 2:33 am

      Thanks. I prefer to remember the best.

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  2. rosemaylily2014 2018-06-04 / 7:45 am

    What a beautiful tribute. I love family history and find it all so fascinating – thanks for sharing your stories and photos 🙂

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  3. Blanca 2018-05-31 / 11:35 am

    Thanks for honoring your dad and mom by sharing the photos. You also have done a great work on your family tree. Be Well.

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  4. KD 2018-05-28 / 10:28 pm

    Wonderful photos. It was lovely to see them and learn a bit more about your rich history. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Sherry Felix 2018-06-04 / 8:44 am

      You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. My site has a lot more.

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      • KD 2018-06-04 / 10:37 pm

        Will take a look through.

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  6. paula csete 2018-05-28 / 11:40 am

    Beautiful photos and thanks for sharing your rich personal history with me! You have long since filled your mom’s shoes!!

    love, P.

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  7. Jet Eliot 2018-05-28 / 10:34 am

    Thanks so much, Sherry, for this Memorial Day tribute to your father, Cmd. Theodore Hechler. What an active and courageous man your father was, his dedication and service, so valuable. Great to see the photos of you, your mom, and the newspaper clipping. Thank you for this reminder of today’s celebration — Happy Memorial Day.

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    • Sherry Felix 2018-05-28 / 5:36 pm

      Thanks so much Jet. So much was sacrificed. Be so lovely if war was obsolete.

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  8. Anne Sandler 2018-05-28 / 10:32 am

    Such beautiful photos to bring you great memories.

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  9. John 2018-05-28 / 9:47 am

    Wonderful photos, God bless your family Sherry. 😎👍🏻❤️

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