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Offline Hi-Liter

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My uncle died
« on: November 30, 2014, 08:37:03 PM »
My uncle died last night he was 69. Didn't smoke or drink. He was born in holland in 1945 his family fled nazi occupation during Ww2 and immigrated to e. Washington and became farmers. During his summers while attemding CWU he was a smoke jumper for the Forest service. After graduation from CWU he joined the USMC during Vietnam and became a 2nd Lt. He then went into 1st force recon. In 1970 while leading a 12 man team he was surrounded by 50 north Vietnamese soldiers he was severely wounded in the neck face and lower leg by an Grenade and rpg attack. He lost several men that night.  It took him nearly a year to recover in a navy hospital. Sharpmetal remained in his head and face. He then went on and receive a masters degree and worked for a police agency. He had some amazing stories and one was mentioned in a force recon book. However, they think his Alzheimer's disease may be link to his Injuries from the war. Anyway I wanted to post this as a tribute to him and his service for his country and to our family. He was a hero.
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2014, 08:39:53 PM »
Yep a true hero to his nation, I'm sure he is missed by many friends and family!  :tup:
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2014, 08:40:33 PM »
Sorry to hear such news ..condolences sent to the family !
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2014, 08:43:17 PM »
Sorry for your loss, sounds like a heck of a guy for sure. I think that was a nice tribute to the man he was.
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2014, 08:47:23 PM »
My condolences to your family.  RIP, Marine.
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2014, 08:48:49 PM »
Quote from: Fl0und3rz on November 30, 2014, 08:47:23 PM
My condolences to your family.  RIP, Marine.

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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2014, 08:50:13 PM »
Sounds like the American dream!  :tup:

:salute: R.I.P.
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2014, 08:53:45 PM »
Prayers for all....
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2014, 09:08:57 PM »
May he rest in piece. Semper Fi.
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2014, 09:10:34 PM »
Prayers sent for your family.
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2014, 09:24:49 PM »
My condolences Hi-Liter...

It sounds like he lived a full life and was a good man.  Cheers to your uncle.

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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #11 on: December 01, 2014, 04:27:20 AM »
RIP

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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #12 on: December 01, 2014, 04:30:42 AM »
 :yeah:
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2014, 06:01:44 AM »
What an honorable tribute to a true American hero.  Hard to lose an uncle you look up to.  RIP.
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2014, 06:08:26 AM »
sorry for the loss.
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #15 on: December 01, 2014, 06:31:08 AM »
Sorry for your loss!
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #16 on: December 01, 2014, 07:18:34 AM »
Sorry for your loss, Hi-liter.
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #17 on: December 01, 2014, 09:33:22 AM »
What a great man!!  Thanks for sharing a little bit of his history!!
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #18 on: December 01, 2014, 10:02:57 AM »
 :yeah: so sorry for you loss....may he rip
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #19 on: December 01, 2014, 11:02:10 AM »
sorry for your loss of a Great American Hero and your uncle...rest in peace
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #20 on: December 01, 2014, 12:37:45 PM »
Prayers sent.
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Re: My uncle died
« Reply #21 on: December 02, 2014, 07:34:05 AM »
Sorry for your loss. Thankfull for his service.
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