Dick's New England family is grateful for updates.
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Dick's New England family is grateful for updates.
Prayers.
Very sorry to hear and keeping Dick & Gloria in our prayers here. Life is just to short :( Rick B
I just spoke to Gloria, and there are some hopeful signs, although she asked me to not get my hopes up and to pass that on to the board as well.
Apparently Dick has a new doctor, and they've made some changes - and he's eating again. It's not much, but it IS a change for the better.
Thoughts and prayers, folks - and thanks.
Thank you Jefferson, for the good news and update.
Yes, thank you. Pray it's a first step towards more improvement to come.
Thank you Major. Yours was the first forum I landed in years ago. I never met you and Gloria but I wish I had done so in better days.
A USAF Semper Fi to you, Sir.
C. J. Culpeper
Afghanistan Detachment of Culver's Company.
Will keep you in my prayers, Major.
Semper Fi!
An update just now from Gloria - apparently Dick's now totally unresponsive, but currently very peacefully asleep. It looks like his kidneys may be going, but his breathing has gone from labored to normal as he sleeps. Glo says "He is a tough old goat"!
She's been with him every day and night, and she says she's tired - but that "he is the love of my life".
G-d Bless and keep them both ! !Quote:
Originally Posted by Jefferson Adams
John Robertson
Vancouver,B.C.,
CANADA.
May he be hearing in the distance Thor filling a welcoming flagon of mead
for a magnificent Marine, warrior, friend.
Peace.
Please extend prayers to Dick and Gloria from me as well. His Eastern Washington friends, fans and admirers are to numerous to mention.
CSP was my first forum that I landed on after becoming a "gun guy" back in 99. I can't explain how the folks on the site including the Major and Gloria took me in, and put up with the newbie questions even though they've probably answered the same ones countless times. I read all the sea stories and the jouster tales in reverance of the experiences described therein...I passed on the saga of the M16 at least 4 or 5 times. I read of the Swede's injuries and how the Major took care of her, the theft of their gun collection and the recent struggles with both Gloria and the Majors' health. I feel like I'm losing family members here first with the splintering of the forum members and now with the Major's decline. I pray for the Major and Gloria and for others on this forum..that we stay strong and together as the group is very familial...and its where I go for the answers to a lot of questions gun related and not.
Respectfully,
Dave Petrella
Well said Dave. I believe you speak for us all.
I just heard from Gloria moments ago, and Major Dick Culver, USMC passed away about 10 minutes ago.
Dick, it was an honor and a blessing to know you!
My condolences to Gloria, Pat, Jefferson, friends and family.
Rest in peace sir;
your friend; Dennis
It is with extreme and profound regret that I read of the death of Major Culver. My thoughts and my prayers are with Mrs. Culver. Respectfully. Bruce.
Folks, I'm also going to make sure that Gloria gets a copy of this thread when I see her, since she has no internet access right now. Just so you know.
Rest in Peace, Major Culver. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.
Mack Richards
SCPO/USNRET
aka Oyaji
Rest in eternal peace Major. God Bless.
May I add my condolences . . . . .
I met The Major and Gloria in the middle of the exhibit floor at Springfield Armory . . . . when the GCA annual convention was there. (August, 2000.)
Rest Easy, Major . . . Your earthly "hitch" is complete!
Thank you, Major Culver. Well done faithful servant. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Gloria and the family.
C. J. Culpeper
The guards at the pearly gates had better be ready for inspection.
RIP
I am saddened to learn of the passing of a great man and person. I extend my sympathies to Gloria and the Culver family. I grieve with you. Dick will be missed but he has blessed us with his many earthly accomplishments.
I salute you sir. Rest in Peace Major, it was an honor to know you. Deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Gloria.
Brad & Jean Manau
In looking to see of any references to Major Culver on the Web, I came across his commendation for the Silver Star.
Read on:
http://projects.militarytimes.com/ci...ipientid=40016
My condolences to Gloria and his son.
Dave
very sad news.
All of us on the forums are like one big family with many different interests but we have all had one thing in common and that was Dick and Gloria. We all now have a bit of the family missing from inside each and everyone of us. He will be missed but he no longer will suffer. My thoughts and prayers are with Gloria and his family. May you rest in eternal peace and thank you Dick for your service to our country and to each and everyone of us.
Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment you have given me through CSP, the other posters and your stories and sea tales. I have spent many an enjoyable hour here thanks to you and Miz Gloria.
May you be sitting in Valhalla right now with one of your famous egg nogs and many old friends surrounding you.
Semper Fi with respect,
KTK
:icon_e_sad::icon_e_sad:
Never met him, but he was a "brother rat" (VMI)
dang
Requiescat in Pace
Major Richard O. Culver Jr. USMC
Dick, it was an honor and a privelege to have known you even if only via telephone. We are diminished by your loss,
May you have Fair Winds and Following Seas on your voyage to Valhalla old Soldier of the Sea !
It was a pleasure to have spoken with you and our charming hostess while you were recuperating in the HoJo. I only wish that we could have done it more often.
My most sincere condolences to Gloria and family. AVE ATQUE VALE and G-dspeed !
John Robertson,
Canadian Army (Ret'd)
I feel like l owe a debt to someone.
It wasn't a surprise but its still very, very sad news. We hope that the thoughts and prayers of so many others are with them is a real comfort to the Culver family.
Now the world is a poorer place. Sad to see such a man pass.
Mrs. Culver, I'm terribly sad to hear of your loss. My wife Dawn and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. I never met nor even talked to Mr. Culver but he surely touched many in our community.
God bless,
The Shufflins
Condolences to Gloria. Maj. Culver will be missed by many. I never had the honor of meeting him but the loss is still profound.
Rest easy, Marine!
Gary and Karen
Just a quick note to let you all know that Gloria was able to view this thread this morning. I hope she doesn't mind my telling you, but she said that she cried like a baby. I know we all understand.
Semper Fi, Major Culver - once a Marine, always a Marine!
I am at a loss for words. I owe the Major greatly for some pieces of wisdom he passed to me when I first joined this August Forum. The world is a lesser place for his departure. When you get to the Gate Major, just report to the Gunnery Sgt. He'll direct you to a higher spot. Semper Fi!
My condolences to the family.