Ray Jacob has passed away today due to complications of pneumonia. He was the last surviving member of the patrol which raised the first flag on Suribachi. He lead a very successful life and is survived by his wife and family.
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OLE SARG
01-30-08, 06:05 PM
Rest in peace Marine!!!!
SEMPER FI, :iwo:
May his legacy live on as he raises Ol' Glory in Heaven. Rest in peace Marine rest in peace~
davblay
01-31-08, 12:33 AM
May God review your records carefuly and see what we are having to give up, on earth! It was men like you tht blazed the paths for all hard chargers since that day on IWO! May God give you the duty of Guarding the American Flag at the Gate while you wait on the rest of us to come and join you or relieve you! Semper Fi My honorable brother Semper fI, Chesty is in charge there and he has been waiting for you to arrive and help himout, God bless you Sir and rest in peace!
But my prayers are with the family during this great loss for both the family and Then the Corps, Ooo-Rah!
Can you even imigime the reunion when we all get therm Old Chest willmsound "FALL IN! COLUMNS OF 4, DRESS RIGHT DRESS, Ready Front, Rught Face,,,forward March may Marines, Then he calles cadence while we march in thru those golden Gates! St Pete woldn't it be excpting to us all, when Chesty commands "Detail Halt"and brings a Smart salute to ST Peter an says thes United Staes are reporting as ordered SIR", Of course St Pet is all excited at seeing us march in step and all that he grants entry with no quesytions asked! He just says " if they are your boys,Chesty, then just March em in! Chesty smikes and says "sir they are alll mine, I'll be back for the rest of them as you need me Sir!
Dave