A Marine Remembers.....And Is Now Remembered

[SunMan]

Sincerest condolences to the Lady. Another hero of the Greatest Generation passes.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

This turned out to be the last story he shared with his daughter. The old Marine passed away this morning on the 73rd anniversary of that great last battle in the Pacific.

Diana and I send a loving hug to The Lady and you. We are so sorry to learn of Ed’s death. I wish I could have met him to tell him how much respect the Marines I served with had for Marines like Ed, those that came before us.

 

[CougarCouple]

Ski

Sorry to hear of y'all's loss. Please share our Condolences to the Lady from Syma and I.

Russ

 

[Missing Link]

I hope that you will both accept our most sincere condolences regarding his passing . . . . . another "devil dog" sent to guard the streets of heaven. - R & G

 

[Tuff Guy 62]

Please accept our heart felt condolences on the passing of your father-in-law.

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.”

Arthur Ashe

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Sorry to hear of Ed's passing.He sounded like a great person and will be missed.
Frank & Sharon

 

[Bseek]

So sorry to hear this. I hope the lady can get through this. She was lucky to have him lucid till the end.

 

[Moose Dog]

Mad respect to the Lady's Father. I am so sorry about your loss. What a courageous man.

 

[GroovyDad]

I'm so sorry to hear that "The Old Marine" passed away, but something tells me, he was ready. He was truly a part of what we call "The Greatest Generation."

 

[ski3pin]

Julie & I thank all of you - either here, in private messages, emails, or phone calls - for your kind notes of comfort. How thoughtful of all of you. Julie is tough, like her father, but also wise enough to let go and wish him godspeed. He is back with his wife of over 69 years - she passed on the 3rd of April last year - and with his band of brothers.

 

[ski3pin]

Julie's father was laid to rest yesterday, May 1st, at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery with military honors including the 21 gun salute. Rest in peace, sir.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Semper Fi

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

It's nice to see the honors are still given,even in these tight gov budget days.
You have great memories.
Frank

 

[Smokecreek1]

Yep Ski, something to remember. That is one right that veterans have and they (who ever that is supposed to be) can't take away from us, no matter what our race, creed or even political party is!

Smoke