Sad News about Major Dick Culver

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  • JimF4m1s
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2009
    • 177

    #136
    My first introduction to a carbine forum was on the Culver site.

    It's a sad loss for Gloria and the military arms community. The Major will be missed by many.

    Semper Fi to a decorated Marine.

    - YouTube

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    • Shawn Grear
      Member
      • Aug 2009
      • 63

      #137
      Gloria and family ,
      it is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we learn of Major Culvers passing . I wish that I knew of something to say or do that would take away all of your grief and pain as I would do it in an instant .
      The thing that does come to mind are the words to a to a World War 2 song that was played when my father passed away ,
      We'll meet again
      Don't know where
      Don't know when
      But I know we'll meet again some sunny day !
      May God bless you and keep you .

      Crystle and Shawn Grear

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      • Jefferson Adams
        Member
        • Feb 2014
        • 49

        #138
        I should have expected it, but our glorious Postal Service wouldn't allow me to add Gloria's name to my PO box without her being present with an ID.

        Words fail me. Bureaucracies are truly the spawn of the devil.

        I'm sorry, folks, I tried. And especially sorry for any that may have already sent cards or whatever - they said they'll be returned.

        Sigh...

        UPDATE: Gloria will be getting a PO Box later today, Wednesday 2/26!
        Last edited by Jefferson Adams; 02-26-2014, 08:49.

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        • Dollar Bill
          Senior Member
          • Nov 2009
          • 156

          #139
          All men have been created equal, but some stand a little taller. Dick Culver is one of those men.

          My profoundest sympathies to Gloria and family, as well as the many here who might as well be considered family.

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          • goldwing
            Member
            • Sep 2009
            • 72

            #140
            Major Culver, Sir may God walk with you hand in hand as you take this last journey, and Gloria may God be by your side during this time. Simper Fi from Major Bill Hughes USAFR
            Last edited by goldwing; 02-25-2014, 05:07.

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            • Deano41
              Very Senior Member - OFC
              • Aug 2009
              • 1001

              #141
              Originally posted by Jefferson Adams
              I should have expected it, but our glorious Postal Service wouldn't allow me to add Gloria's name to my PO box without her being present with an ID.

              Words fail me. Bureaucracies are truly the spawn of the devil.

              I'm sorry, folks, I tried. And especially sorry for any that may have already sent cards or whatever - they said they'll be returned.

              Sigh...
              You mean they won't allow "Gloria Culver, C/O Jefferson Adams, PO Box ###, Chicken Belch, ID?
              Dean (the other one)
              OFC-Orange Co. Ca Chapter

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              • Jefferson Adams
                Member
                • Feb 2014
                • 49

                #142
                Well, maybe - if Jefferson Adams was my legal name. It's the name I've used for many years on forums and such to honor my favorite two founding fathers - Thomas Jefferson and Samuel Adams.

                I'll talk to them tomorrow about my real name. Buncha ass clowns, they are - a few months ago my PO Box payment was due on a Friday, so I mailed it on the Thursday before. To the address on the bill, local, at the Post Office. Went in Friday and they'd locked my box. I've had it for over 10 years, and they all know who I am. Turns out that mail goes the scenic route, because this is a small town. I convinced the manager to get my mail for me ONE TIME (he emphasized that several times during our conversation), and my check got there the next day, so they unlocked the box.

                Sorry for the rant, but this is ridiculous. In the America I remember, the explanation of what's going on with Dick and Gloria, plus maybe an emailed photo of Glo's ID, would have done it in a heartbeat.

                But this is the NEW America. Obama's America.

                These Postal Orifice people are a lot like the HHS & IRS people that are now in charge of our healthcare.

                /rant

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                • Jefferson Adams
                  Member
                  • Feb 2014
                  • 49

                  #143
                  OK, Gloria will be getting a PO Box later today, Wednesday 2/26. I'll post it when I know it
                  Last edited by Jefferson Adams; 02-26-2014, 08:50.

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                  • Tigre_fish
                    Senior Member
                    • Aug 2009
                    • 284

                    #144
                    Just found out

                    Have not been dropping by as much as in the past lately and just found out.

                    For some fifteen years I've enjoyed Dick's whit, wisdom and war stories.

                    Rest in Peace Major Culver, our deepest sympathy and condolences to Gloria and the rest of the family. You are sorely missed.

                    Steve

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                    • jjrothWA
                      Senior Member
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 1148

                      #145
                      AS he stands before St. Peter..

                      another Marine reporting Sir, I have served my time in Hell".

                      ;(

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                      • Billy Beeza
                        Member
                        • Jul 2010
                        • 51

                        #146
                        I'd like to add my condolences as well. While I was never privledged to meet the Major face-to-face, nor to speak with him over the phone, several years ago we did briefly communicate via email when I learned he was stationed in New Orleans back in the 60's. As it turned out, unbeknownst to me at the time, we lived just a couple blocks from one another in Metairie ('Metry' as pronounced by the natives). When he expressed his fondness for New Orleans' coffe and chicory, I was all too glad to send he and the Mrs. some love from home. I've enjoyed reading his stories, have always appreciated these forums albeit primarily as a lurker, and was thrilled when I spied his interview some time back on the history Channel's episode on military snipers. May he rest in the peace.

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                        • Deano41
                          Very Senior Member - OFC
                          • Aug 2009
                          • 1001

                          #147
                          JA,
                          Try the "soft approach" first with the local Post Office people. Explain what is happening, and why. If they get ugly, then contact management. But remember, always use the positive approach, otherwise they'll pull out their rule books and dig their heels in. If you've ever had contact with the DMV, you'll know what I'm talking about.

                          Good luck!
                          Last edited by Deano41; 02-25-2014, 08:20.
                          Dean (the other one)
                          OFC-Orange Co. Ca Chapter

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                          • Brad in Idaho
                            Senior Member
                            • Sep 2009
                            • 449

                            #148
                            Originally posted by Jefferson Adams
                            One more try.

                            Gloria Culver
                            c/o Monte Cooley
                            PO Box 9611
                            Moscow ID 83843
                            Will try to get a card to Gloria via this method. Many thanks for your help with this effort. I have called Moscow "Berkeley, Idaho" since I moved here to Lewiston.
                            They seem to have that attitude.
                            Brad

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                            • Duster42
                              Member
                              • Aug 2009
                              • 98

                              #149
                              Rest in Peace, Major Culver. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Gloria and the family.
                              U.S. Army Vietnam Vet '68-69'

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                              • S.A. Boggs
                                Senior Member
                                • Aug 2009
                                • 8568

                                #150
                                I don't have the words...
                                Sam

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