Post your favorite memories about Major Culver

[Jeff L]

If you have a favorite memory or story about Dick, please post it here.

Does anyone have any photos of him to share?

I'm sure Gloria would appreciate being able to read them.

Thanks

-Jeff L

[Ken The Kanuck]

I have several but one of memories that first come to mind is exchanging our experiences in the middle east. We agreed upon much and when talking to Dick his sense of humour and experience made me appreciate what a first class guy he was. That and his excellent choice in women.

KTK

[John R.]

I had a few long chats with Dick and Gloria while they were holed up in that HoJo's in Post's Falls
trying to recuperate after some medical issues.

Dick and I spoke of things that had happened to both of us in The Kingdom(Saudi Arabia) and South Africa and other places like Rhodesia and Viet Nam.I can talk about this sort of thing with another soldier,but I have never liked boring non comprehending civvies with "tin hat" stories as they wouldn't understand.NOBODY hates war more than soldiers you see and NO,there is no rousing music as you advance to contact either!

Dick Culver was a good officer and an honourable man.I am happy to have known him,even if it was only via the telephone.

My heartfelt condolences to Gloria on this unhappy occasion.

John and Lai Lin Robertson,
Vancouver,B.C.,CANADA.

[M1Riflenut]

I never met the Major in person, nor have I ever had a personal conversation with him. I do have fond memories of reading his posts and stories through the years, and of reading the numerous stories about him and his accomplishments and contributions. I am forever grateful to both him and Gloria for starting this forum because this is where I "cut my teeth" when I started collecting milsurps. I knew almost nothing when I started as there was very little information out there and in the early days of home computers and dial up internet, this website helped change that. I learned an awful lot here and it has provided me with the knowledge to really enjoy this hobby for many years. It saw me through my divorce and through the problems of being a single parent. It was my outlet, my escape, this is where spent a lot of my "me" time. We've had our problems here, had to move to another host for awhile, but we are still here and to me this is home. I may not post as much as I used to but I always try stop in daily to check up on things. Today I almost wish I hadn't. Today, our country lost a Great American.

[Oyaji]

Although I never personally met the Major, I felt like I knew him well. He exemplified the "old school" qualities and attributes I like to see in a military leader (i.e. know your craft, take care of your men, and have fun doing it). Dick was also a great story teller and we shall all sorely miss this and his sage advice on so many topics particularly firearms and marksmanship. I'm sure I would have enjoyed serving with the Major. I truly believe he is the type of man we as Marines, soldiers, airmen, and sailors would have happily followed thru the gates of hell.

Fair weather and following seas, Major Dick Culver. Rest in Peace. Semper Fi.

Very respectfully,

Mack Richards
SCPO/USNRET

[Sully]

Best wishes to you Gloria.

It's been an honor to come to these pages and hear the wisdom.
With Major Culver as the respected Titan and good soul.



With sadness,

Sully

[tmark]

The CSP has been a user-friendly website to me. The site is welcoming and makes one feel at home. I miss when Gloria use to chastise those who got a little out of hand. She isn't shy; she tells it like it is. I so much enjoyed Dick's sea chantees and his write up on the flaws and problems of the M-16.

I didn't know he won the silver star in Nam until today. He is one person I wished I'd have met in person.

[JB White]

Those of us who got a little out of hand? Hmmmm...you mean like when the Gun and Knife boards went down and Dick and Gloria set up a Lee Enfield board for all us lost waifs? Someone referred to us as a Mongol horde who didn't bother to leave our war ponies outside the door. Dick and Gloria laid down the law and I think she had a virtual rolling pin in hand while she tapped her foot. If memory serves I think that was back in the 90's.

I appreciate how they kept this board together for us in spite of their own personal setbacks. When the board was hacked and had to be shut down, a temporary home was found while this one was being built. That kind of dedication to our crowd did not go unnoticed.

[oldyella]

nice tribute

http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.p...l=1#post290631

[Griff Murphey]

I liked the fact that when I emailed him and he found out I was a Navy dental officer with the USMC, he shared with me one of his sea stories about a Navy Dental Captain who had been on Guadalcanal and did some dental work on him. I just was very impressed that he took the time to do that.

Anything further I say will just be a rehash of what everyone else is saying but I must say this website is truly a great gift, it is the one site I check daily for sure. As we know the credit all goes to Major and Mrs. Culver

[Rick the Librarian]

I never met the Major in person, nor have I ever had a personal conversation with him. I do have fond memories of reading his posts and stories through the years, and of reading the numerous stories about him and his accomplishments and contributions. I am forever grateful to both him and Gloria for starting this forum because this is where I "cut my teeth" when I started collecting milsurps. I knew almost nothing when I started as there was very little information out there and in the early days of home computers and dial up internet, this website helped change that. I learned an awful lot here and it has provided me with the knowledge to really enjoy this hobby for many years. It saw me through my divorce and through the problems of being a single parent. It was my outlet, my escape, this is where spent a lot of my "me" time. We've had our problems here, had to move to another host for awhile, but we are still here and to me this is home. I may not post as much as I used to but I always try stop in daily to check up on things. Today I almost wish I hadn't. Today, our country lost a Great American.

Almost word for word what my experiences were. I thought I was a "1903 expert" when I started using Jouster, but I soon found out how ignorant I was! I especially appreciated Gloria's job keeping the "peanut gallery" in line (and boy, we NEEDED it!!) Both Dick and Gloria were unfailing friendly and polite to me in posts, PMs and emails. I deeply regret, living in the same part of country I was always "too busy" to stop and see them.

Although Gloria had the reputation of being "the enforcer", Dick wasn't above doing the same thing, as well. I remember one unnamed individual who tended to be a pain to anyone he disagreed with. With this guy, you weren't just wrong, you were an idiot! One day, Dick got on him and set him straight!! I wish I could recall what Dick said, but this "lion" turned into a lamb - he did everything but call Dick "sir" and, as I recall, he was never any trouble again, and eventually slipped away.

[RED]

Me too... When I first started posting here I ran afoul of Major Culver over the JFK killing. I was (and still am) convinced that Oswald committed the crime and just couldn't understand why he was so vehement in his conclusion otherwise. After thinking about it for weeks, it finally occurred to me that the Major so loved the USA and in particular the USMC that he just could not accept the fact that one of his Marines could even possible done such a dastardly deed. I would doubtlessly adopt the same attitude had someone I loved done something similar.

After that I regained a huge amount of respect for the Major, and his service to the country via both the Marine Corps and the shooting community in general. Rest well Major you will be remembered with love and respect.

[Dan Shapiro]

Many years ago someone began a discussion on the old M1 board about hitting a moving target. It was a lively discussion and someone even posted old training manual photos, showing the sight picture taken to demonstrate the concept of "leading" when the target was walking vs running at various distances. There were even photos of taking a lead on horses at the trot and at the gallop. Several comments followed. IIRC, Dick dropped in and said something to the effect "Gloria better not find out you guys are talking about shooting horses!"

[Brad in Idaho]

I started on CSP while I still lived in Kalifornia. My wife and I met Dick and Gloria at the GCA convention in 2001 in Reno. After we moved to Idaho in 2002, we met up with them at a gun show in Spokane and we went to dinner with them after. We ate at a Mexican restaurant in Spokane that was very busy. After dinner was over we sat at the table for probably 2 more hours talking about politics, guns, whatever. We decided we should let the restaurant have the table and went outside to say goodbyes. Well, Dick broke out a couple of cigars and we stood outside the place for another bull session and a smoke. I can't think of anyone else I'd met that I felt more comfortable around. Enjoyed his humor, his storytelling, and his demeanor. We had occasion to visit with them a couple of other times, once at a restaurant in Post Falls, and at another GCA convention in Reno, but our first meeting with the Culvers stands out in my memory. We never got to visit with them at their place in Post Falls. Seemed like both of us couldn't be available at the same time. Dick was an unforgettable character who will be missed by many, but especially by his wife, friend, partner, and soul mate Gloria.

Major Culver at the GCA convention in Reno in 2001

[Kurt]

I never met Dick but this was the first sight I joined when getting into the 1903's and was duly impressed at the knowledge and fine people that are always more than willing to help a newbie. I looked into who put it together and once on the trail of Dick Culver, couldn't stop reading everything I could find, down to the many old sea tales. One can't help but love the story telling ability of this fine man, the book you can never put down. I don't think one could leave a finer legacy.

With utmost Respect

Kurt