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Rurik · Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:14 am Post subject: Rest In Peace - "M1917A1"

I learned this morning that one of our forum's stalwarts M1917A1 died suddenly early this morning.
M1917A1 served in ASA during Vietnam and did a tour of duty in Japan supporting in-country opeations.
2nd Ammendment Sis, another of this forum's fire-breathing stalwarts was his wife.
To the end M1917A1 was a genuine patriot, an NRA Life Member, a man of honor, a good family man, and a loyal friend. He lived well and died a clean death.
Though I have known him only since last fall and the Kerry-wars, M-1717A1, 2nd Sis and I became and remained friends. Friend - a word I do not use lightly.
But now M1917A1 has finished this tour of duty and DEROSed to a better world, where there are no illegal immigrants, terrorists, veteran-imposters, tax-gougers, or lying and sniveling political hacks. Where evey shot group is tight and the firearm never needs cleaning. Where the "O"Club, the NCO Club and the EM Club are all the same club. I'm still going to share that beer with you one day, but M1917A1, old friend, since you got there first, You're going to buy the first round.
Time not to mourn M1817A1's rotation home, but to try to celebrate the fact he did a tour in our AO, and we got to know him.

Those of you not in personal contact with 2ndSis might want to send her a PM.
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Rdtf · CNO Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 2209 Location: BUSHville

Oh no - thanks for letting us know. I am very sad to hear this.
My prayers for strength are with you Sis - and for your loyal patriot husband that loved this country very much. God bless.

Me#1You#10 · Site Admin Joined: 06 May 2004 Posts: 6503

2ndamendsis...

Navy_Navy_Navy · Admin Joined: 07 May 2004 Posts: 5777

Oh no.

Dear Lord, may he rest in peace.

Sis, when you check back in, our love and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry. Please let us know what we can do to help you.
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Altering course to starboard - On Fire, Keep Clear
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MrJapan · PO1 Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Posts: 465 Location: Chiba, Japan

So sad to see such a good person go. I hope 2nd and the rest of his family can pull through the rough times Crying or Very sad

MJ

Doll · Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:23 pm Post subject:

How sad. God bless you all and my sympathies to all.
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Guest · Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 4:38 pm Post subject:

SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE BROTHER.

http://www.uss-rangerguy.com/Ranger_Sounds/2_taps.wav

Day is done,
gone the sun,
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Go to sleep,
peaceful sleep,
May the soldier
or sailor,
God keep.
On the land
or the deep,
Safe in sleep.

Love, good night,
Must thou go,
When the day,
And the night
Need thee so?
All is well.
Speedeth all
To their rest.

Fades the light;
And afar
Goeth day,
And the stars
Shineth bright,
Fare thee well;
Day has gone,
Night is on.

Thanks and praise,
For our days,
'Neath the sun,
Neath the stars,
'Neath the sky,
As we go,
This we know,
God is nigh.

kate · Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:35 pm Post subject:

2ndamendsis

condolences to you and yours

~hugs~
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Navy_Navy_Navy · Admin Joined: 07 May 2004 Posts: 5777

If anyone would like to make a memorial contribution, M1917A1's wife, 2ndAmendSis has sent me this information:

LewWaters · Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:08 pm Post subject:

I'm always saddened to hear of another Veteran passing away. My condolences to the family, especially to you, 2nd Amendment Sis. You are all in my and my wife's thoughts and prayers.

wpage · Lieutenant Joined: 03 Aug 2004 Posts: 213

Rurik · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:46 am Post subject:

I'd like to invite, and encourage you all to stop by and sign the guest register for Gary, M1917A1 at:
http://www.legacy.com/starledger/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=14529444
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Essayons!
Fight Build and Destroy

MrJapan · PO1 Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Posts: 465 Location: Chiba, Japan

mtboone · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 3:17 am Post subject:

I would ask, why is he a number and not a name? He should be honored by name and not his log on.
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Qui Nhon 68-69

Navy_Navy_Navy · Admin Joined: 07 May 2004 Posts: 5777

I didn't have permission to use his name and so I didn't.

But, using someone's nickname is not at all disrespectful in intent - it's a nickname he chose. (I think it's an MOS?)
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~ Echo Juliet ~
Altering course to starboard - On Fire, Keep Clear
Navy woman, Navy wife, Navy mother