My wife and I, both vets will be remembering her dad, Colonel Bart Hayward, US Army. 32 years, full bull, taught at the War College, worked at the Pentagon, post commander of Ft Meade Maryland, and also Ft Monroe Virginia, 3 combat tours in Nam, province advisor in 65', commander of the multinational forces in the Sinai. Artillery officer. Turned down a Generals star because he had never taken a drink of alcohol in his entire life and was not about to begin just so he could fit in with the stuffed shirts. All around great guy, deacon at his church at the age of 15. College professor after retirement and ran for the State Legislature of south Carolina. Best man I have ever known, and I've known some of the best.
Rest in Peace warrior, you battles are done, you march complete. Your country owes you it's respect.