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Another Brother Gone

by Donna Fuller on 09/10/20

From Mick Hughes:

Good morning.  It is with deep regret that announcement is made of the death of Captain Richard Brammer, USMC on 8 September 2020.  He had been confined to the I.C.U. for 3 weeks before he succumbed to his illness while in hospital. 
Lt. Brammer was assigned to Bravo Company 1/12, was attached to 2/3 RVN and had been a member of the 2/3 Vietnam Veterans Association.  
Next of kin information, funeral and memorial arrangements will be e mailed to 2/3 V.V.A.Marines as they are received.  
We pray for Captain Brammer, his familly and loved ones.  May he rest in eternal peace.
Semper Fidelis

Mick

SF  Poness


  

Happy Labor Day

by Donna Fuller on 09/06/20

To Everyone:

  Have a safe and happy Labor Day.  Enjoy it for us and brothers that couldn't be here.

  Semper Fi
  Poness

Never remember getting labor day off in country.??

Happy Labor Day

by Donna Fuller on 09/06/20

To Everyone:

  Have a safe and happy Labor Day.  Enjoy it for us and brothers that couldn't be here.

  Semper Fi
  Poness

Never remember getting labor day off in country.??

Willy Staupe another brother gone.

by Donna Fuller on 08/29/20

From Fergy
?
Marines, 

I have received word from Willy's friend Jerry Mehling that he had passed away on August 25, 2020 at
his home in Hartland, WI.  He stated that Willie had been working in his yard and came in for a nap
in the afternoon.  Family thinks he had a blood clot in his leg, he past away peacefully during his nap.  

Funeral Services will be at the Eckert funeral home in Hartland, WI 53029 on Sept. 1, 2020 at 
11:00 a.m. Jerry Mehling stated he would provide additional information as it becomes available.  
Jerry and Willy have been very good friends through the years since Vietnam.  Willy was also
a very good friend of mine and I know I am going to miss him.  God bless you my friend and 
I hope there are Casinos in heaven.  

Semper Fi.  
Fergy

SF
 Poness

Willy Staupe another brother gone.

by Donna Fuller on 08/29/20

From Fergy
?
Marines, 

I have received word from Willy's friend Jerry Mehling that he had passed away on August 25, 2020 at
his home in Hartland, WI.  He stated that Willie had been working in his yard and came in for a nap
in the afternoon.  Family thinks he had a blood clot in his leg, he past away peacefully during his nap.  

Funeral Services will be at the Eckert funeral home in Hartland, WI 53029 on Sept. 1, 2020 at 
11:00 a.m. Jerry Mehling stated he would provide additional information as it becomes available.  
Jerry and Willy have been very good friends through the years since Vietnam.  Willy was also
a very good friend of mine and I know I am going to miss him.  God bless you my friend and 
I hope there are Casinos in heaven.  

Semper Fi.  
Fergy

SF
 Poness

Bobby Croft From Fergy:

by Donna Fuller on 08/23/20

Marines, Memorial services for Bobby (Hillbilly) Croft is set for Tuesday, August 25th at the American Legion Post 95
at 3329 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, Tennessee  37412.  May he forever Rest in Peace!

Semper Fi
Art (Fergy) Ferguson
I have no other information at this time. May He RIP.
SF
Poness

Bobby Croft From Fergy:

by Donna Fuller on 08/23/20

Marines, Memorial services for Bobby (Hillbilly) Croft is set for Tuesday, August 25th at the American Legion Post 95
at 3329 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, Tennessee  37412.  May he forever Rest in Peace!

Semper Fi
Art (Fergy) Ferguson
I have no other information at this time. May He RIP.
SF
Poness

Bobby Croft From Fergy:

by Donna Fuller on 08/23/20

Marines, Memorial services for Bobby (Hillbilly) Croft is set for Tuesday, August 25th at the American Legion Post 95
at 3329 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, Tennessee  37412.  May he forever Rest in Peace!

Semper Fi
Art (Fergy) Ferguson
I have no other information at this time. May He RIP.
SF
Poness

Bobby Croft From Fergy:

by Donna Fuller on 08/23/20

Marines, Memorial services for Bobby (Hillbilly) Croft is set for Tuesday, August 25th at the American Legion Post 95
at 3329 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, Tennessee  37412.  May he forever Rest in Peace!

Semper Fi
Art (Fergy) Ferguson
I have no other information at this time. May He RIP.
SF
Poness

MOH Carter- From Mick

by Donna Fuller on 08/19/20

From Mick:
Good morning Marines,  This just in from the "Miami Herald".   Pfc. Bruce Carter will be re-interred in Arlington National Cemetery. His remains are scheduled to be moved from Miami to Arlington on 4 November 2020. 
That's all for now.  Semper Fidelis


On 7 August 1969, Pfc. Bruce Carter earned the Medal of Honor while serving with USMC H/2/3, RVN.  
Thank you Pfc. Carter for your sacrifice.  We remember.  And we pray for you, your family and loved ones.  Rest in Peace Marine.
 Semper Fidelis.

SF Poness