marine1991 aka, charlie zimmerman

[m14ed]

Hey everyone,

It hurts me to let you guys know that last night, I was informed that Charley Zimmerman, who some of you know as marine1991 (especially everyone that goes to the chatroom) passed away last night from illness by his wife Sharon. Charley told me it was Gulf War Syndrome a few months before he passed away.

He wanted me to give everyone this message in case of him passing away, and I am honoring his last wish. Here it is.

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Friends, I want to let you ALL know I have passed away. As some may know, I have had problems dealing with my illness I received while deployed in 1991. It has recently sprung up violently and has been killing me. I am thankful for the 38 years I have occupied this Earth. To friends who have brightened my life, thank you. I appreciate you very much and believe me I didn’t want to go. I am proud to say I went down a Marine. To everyone that has been a true friend, thank you. I will cherish the memories we have had, whether we were drunk and hitting on just about any girl or we were crying together.

As time passes on without me, don’t fret. I will still “be here”. I don’t want to brag, but I have a strong feeling that my presence will remain in your lives forever, or so I hope!. So whether you’re a guy or girl, it does not matter. You are all my brothers and sisters and I love you as so. You have been an inspiration to me, all of you, when I have been down in the dirt or when I have had tough times in my life, you firmly stood, Marine or Civilian, a good friend. You have put up with me when nobody else probably would. I commend you all.

In closing thoughts, you all will be with me. I was honored to help you poolees out, and I was proud to give the best advice I could, when I could. God bless and I will miss you all, Semper Fidelis.

Sincerely,
Charley Zimmerman
United States Marine

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Charley, even though we served in different branches, you in the Marine Corps and I in the Army, you were one of my closest friends and one of the best brothers a soldier can ask for. It breaks my heart and I still cannot believe that you're gone. But now, I know that you are having a cold one with Chesty Puller and your fellow fallen Marines. I'll never forget you..nor will I forget that we are family..ever.

I love and miss you so much. Semper Fi, brother.

I hope that works, Im new at this forum


SemperFidelis Charlie,
m14ed

[Future DevilDog]

RIP Charley! You'll be missed...

... Marines never die!

[HM3 Doc Wilder]

Charlie,-your a wise man-I hope you get to read my post-Up-There.Since you are Enlightened-I wish you and your Family the very Best.May God Bless you and teach you wonderful things.May you go and be-wherever you are.You have good wishes for people and I have the same good wishes for you.May you Light Up-the People you Meet-like you did when you were here on Earth...Bless you Forever Charlie-your one of the Good Guys...........Party On and Semper FI............MY Brother......

[DrZ]

Semper Fi my brother. Take post with my Dad and many other Marines guarding the gates. Prayers and sympathy sent...not to you but to the family who are waiting to join you again someday. Stand proud Marine.

[hbharrison]

R.I.P. Marine

[MontezumaCpl]

RIP, Marine.
Semper Fi in the Sky!

[Rooger]

RIP Marine! Guard the streets until I'm present and accounted for!

[linda1945]

R.I.P. Marine!
Semper Fi
Lin

[SwedishMarine]

May he Rest in Peace and also may he continue kicking ass beyond the heavens as he has done on this Earth. You will be forever missed.

Until we meet again,

Semper Fidelis

[thewookie]

RIP, Marine - Thank you for your service.

[Mongoose]

R.I.P. brother, we will all be there one day, and we will regroup. S/F

[SGT7477]

RIP Marine, Semper Fidelis.