Yesterday, our across the street neighbor, a Marine veteran of the Vietnam war, succumbed to a combination of conditions that were diagnosed as resulting from exposure to Agent Orange. He had diabetes, leukemia, and cancer of the prostrate that had spread. Officially, he ultimately died of renal failure. 

He was a good husband and, father. I was proud to call him a friend. We'll miss you Charlie.

Please join me in a salute to a fellow soldier and, in a prayer for his family.

Edited July 1, 20223 yr by Gene Howe

Rest in peace, Marine, we have the watch.

Rest in peace Charlie, and thanks for your service.

Edited July 1, 20223 yr by Fred W. Hargis Jr

“Not many answer the call. You did with pride and professionalism. You helped people for no other reason than that they are human. That’s what we do. We lost some people. It’s not your fault. God needed an angel for his war, and he took the best goddamn one”
 rest easy Marine, you are in good company of those before you

semper fidelis.

 

Rj

Thank you Charlie for your service to our country. RIP, God bless, and may your family find comfort.

Honor and country before self. Well done thy good and faithful servant. Thank you Charlie!

Peace and comfort to your family, friends and comrades.