Hey guys,
My brother passed away tonight without warning.I got a call from my sis-in-law around 12:00am and broke the news of his passing. It had happened earlier while sitting at the kitchen table.
From what I could gather he wasn't in any distress .I only hope that he didn't suffer.
He served in the US Navy on the USS Glacier AGB-4 as an EN3 from 1959-1961 and participated in OPERATION DEEP FREEZE 1960. Afterwards he was on the fleet ocean tug USS Nipmuc ATF-157 1962-1963.
He is survived by a daughter,and two sons who served during the first Gulf War with one in the Navy aboard the USS Stein and the other in the 1st AirCav from FT.Hood.
The reality still has not set in yet! I am trying hard to accept the fact he is gone but find it very difficult.He was my best friend and mentor! He was the oldest in the family out of three brothers.I was the youngest. My other brother passed away in '89.
At least I was fortunate to have many memories due to him.He taught me how to hunt, and he shared his love, appreciation,and the responsibility concerning hunting and firearms. He was very patriotic(like my dad & me )and flew OUR FLAG long before it became fashionable to do so. He wouldn't mince words(or action) when it came to liberals or others bent on ruining this country!
I will miss you my brother. You always had a kind word,help or encouragement to give others yet you never asked for anything in return.May GODSPEED you along your way!!!
Your brother,
Martin