Veteran’s Day and Colonel Richard Reitler
A great man passed today….. He was a veteran of three wars…. flew airplane bombers in World War II, was in Vietnam and Korea…. had many honors including a distinguished flying cross….. was a great man who lived his life with honor and care for those around him. His exterior was gruff at times, but you saw his soft and gentle side in the ways he admired his wife, cared for his dogs, and spent time with my children….specifically my son. He was a man that looked to enjoy life and was truly a great American hero…. Uncle Dick died today on Veteran’s day while listening to TAPs…. goodbye great sir…you will be missed and not forgotten….
November 11, 2007 at 6:31 pm
That was a very touching blog Jules!!! I’ll bet Uncle Dick was also as proud of you as you obviously are of him!! Thanks for sharing that!!