He would have been 88 on the 19th of this month. He was an Iwo Jima Marine.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/keyman/GeneSRichardsSaseboKyushuJapan19500.jpg)
This was taken in Sasebo Japan after the occupation.
Jim, sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Prayers sent from Kansas for your family.
I hope you have many great memories of your dad and they will always put a smile on your face.Thanks to men like your dad we have our freedom !!
Strikes close to home, Jim. Mine just turned 88 mid-March. he was in Europe mostly in WWII.
Prayers for peace and strength. A salute to your Dad and all who served and serve now!
Keep the Son in your eyes!
Prayers sent for comfort. Mine died when I was 2 and it still hurts.
Thank you all.
SEMPER FIDELUS Mr. Richards.
Jim our prayers go out to you and your family.
Jon and Chris
Prayers sent for you and your dad...
Our prayers are with you.
Prayers sent. It's always sad to lose a dad.
Prayers sent for you and your family.
Prayers for you and your family from Louisiana.
Prayers to you and your family.
Prayers for you and Yours and bless your Dad's heart. His place in heaven is secured - as we so often say, he already served his time in hades.
Semper Fidelis - from one old Marine to an older one who has gone on before.
prayers sent also,and thankyou and your dad for his service to GOD and COUNTRY.Let us not forget the sacrifices.Peace brother!
You have my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your father. Our nation has lost another patriot warrior. I thank you for his service, as well as your own. God's peace to you and your family.
Jim,
So sorry to hear about your Father. Me and mine will keep you and yours in our thoughts.
OkKeith
Prayers sent for you and the entire family.
In HIS service
Dave
Thank you all so much! It really helps.
Prayer sent for a Hero and his family.
Prayers sent to you and your family
Today would have been his 88th birthday.
Prayers go out to you and yours. I lost my Daddy when he was only 58. That was 28 years ago and I still miss him every day.
Not gone, Jim, but "gone on ahead".
May the peace that passes understanding cloak you in His Grace and Mercy.
QuoteNot gone, Jim, but "gone on ahead".
May the peace that passes understanding cloak you in His Grace and Mercy.
AMEN
Jim, God Bless You and your family at this difficult time.Awesome picture of your Dad! My Dad was in the Submarine Service during WWII.He would have been 88 also,he passed away 26 years ago, still think about him every day.Praying for you and your Family. Ron
Mommys and Daddys are special , I will say a prayer for you and your family .
Prayers sent for you and your family
prayers sent.
Prayers sent from Shell and I<><
It is an Honor to see his picture and read about his service and life. We have all been increased by his walk on this Earth.