Lt Col Richard (Dick) Galbraith

Lt Col Richard (Dick) Galbraith WW11 Corsair pilot, shot down twice and a PT boat that rescued him was blown up as well. He lived an honorable life of 83 years. My Dad was everything you would expect from a Marine. Versatality, trustworthiness, singleness, tenacity, courage, faithfulness & self sacrifice.
A full military funeral with Marine honor guard, trumpest, guitar singing preacher, bag piper and 21 gun salute. It was the most inspiring funeral I have ever attended, as everyone afterwords kept repeating to me. He was enterned at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.

Semper Fi Dad
Cpl Marc Galbraith USMC

I'm saddened by your loss. We all have lost a brother. We honor and are grateful for your dad's life and his service to our Country and our Corp.

Semper Fi

Prayers and Thoughts are with you and the family......


AND WHEN HE GOES TO HEAVEN.......

TO ST. PETER HE WILL TELL, ........

ONE MORE SOLIDER REPORTING SIR....

I SERVED MY TIME IN HELL......


Rest in Peace

Sempers,

Roger

Thanks Dave I really appreciate that.

Salutes, Respect & Semper Fi's for your father, Marc.
The more I discover about the actions of Marines in the 20th Century wars, the deeper my respect & admiration.

With respect.

I'm sorry for you loss.

I've been to that cemetary... My father received services there as well - Per the instructions of my mother, after her death we are to dispose of both their ashes and, at that time, my father will be able to have a plaque with his name at the cemetary. While it's worth the waite, I am looking forward to my fathers name being included with those others who honored their country....

Semper Fi

I would like to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayer's. As expected you Marines are the best and tightest. I feel much better knowing someone other than family cares.

I feel for your loss. I'm sure Chesty will have a place waiting for him.:confused:

We are family Marc. Just a different lineage.:marine:

Marc,

Understand how it may feel to loose your father. Lost my dad just over a year ago. He too is buried at Willamette National Cementry. The staff up there were terrific to my sister, stepmother, and myself. Its a beauitful place overlooking the City of Portland. I took my father ashes aside, walked up to the flag post and "him" and I had a little chat, just the two of us. Then we started the interment.


Your father demonstrated courage in the face of danger. He was truly a Marine amounst Marines.


Semper Fi
jchristin