Bereavement Leave

[Major Matt Lewis]

Folks,

My father in law has been fighting cancer and the fight is coming to an end.  Not only are we loosing a father and a grandfather, but we are loosing one fine Marine.  Gunny Hollister fought in Korea and 3 tours in Vietnam.  He also served in the Persian Gulf War in Saudi Arabia as a DOD Employee.  We are going back to North Carolina to say good bye and take care of him for his last couple of days.  I am taking my laptop, but will not know what type of access to the board I will have. 

[Delmonico]

Take care Major, we lost my Dad in March, it is hard.

[River City John]

My prayers to you and your wife's family, Richard.

[Pony Racer]

Prayers and thoughts are with you Major!!

PR

[Silent Joe]

Prayers up for your father in law and Family, Major.

[Bull Schmitt]

Prayers are on their way for your father-in-law and all who hold him dear.

Bvt Col Bull Schmitt

[Major 2]

Prayers up for your Father In law, in his Journey....

May the good Lord ease his pain and welcome him home.

[John Barleycorn]

It's my prayer that he will hear those words we want to hear from our Lord when we pass though this vail of tears.  " Well done, good and faithful servant "

[RattlesnakeJack]

Richard: 

My most heartfelt sympathy and good wishes are extended to your lovely bride and yourself. 

Let us know if there is anything we can do ...

[Bristow Kid]

Sending my prayers to ya Major Matt and your wife and family

[Hill Beachy]

My sincerest sympathies to you and your wife. 

I am taking my laptop, but will not know what type of access to the board I will have. 

  Don't give it a second thought.  Your proper place at this time is with your family.  Go take care of your father-in-law.  The CAS-L will still be here when you return.

HB

[Frank Dalton]

Sorry to hear about your father in law. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

[Dr. Bob]

Richard,

You, your wife and her family will all be in my prayers.

Dr. Bob

[Spanish Marshal]

  Sir:

  This night, my prayers will be with your wife and you.

  A strong hug.

   Spanish Marshal

[US Scout]

Sorry to hear about the Gunny.  We will keep him, you and your family in our prayers.

US Scout
Bvt Brig Gen, GAF

[Frenchie]

You and yours are all in our thoughts and prayers, Major. Safe trip.

[Trap]

  We are sorry for your and especially Tina's loss.       jt

[Silver Creek Slim]

I'll be praying for you and the family.

Slim

[Trailrider]

Richard,
My prayers go with you and your family.  God give you the strength to face what must be faced.  Prayers also, and our thanks for his service go to the Gunny! Semper Fi!  May you find peace here and when you answer the final call.

Trailrider

[Major Matt Lewis]

Dad passed away at 15:38 EST yesterday.  He is now at peace and if free of the cancer and pain that became such a burden to him.  Thank you all very much for your prayers and thoughts.