Lt. Col. (ret) George Van Orden USMC

[650844]

I attended a memorial service for Lt. Col. Van Orden this afternoon. He was killed by a motorist fleeing the police on the evening of 29 March 2013. The story can be found in the online Richmond Times Dispatch @ Richmondtimesdispatch.com. He had recently joined the James M. Slay Detachment of the Marine Corps League in Richmond. I am posting this so that if anyone who knew him and did not know of his untimely death they could be aware of it. He will be buried at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. It has been a long day for me, should anyone wish more information contact me and I will do what I can to pass on any info that I can obtain.

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[Rocky C]

RIP Sir...
Prayers Outbound to Family and Friends.

Semper Fi,
Rocky

[SGT7477]

RIP Sir, Semper Fidelis.

[Kenneth Havelka]

Does anyone know if the Lt.Col. was a dinger at M.T.U. Quantico back in the 60's ?

[HM3 Doc Wilder]

Rest in Peace Sir,May God Bless you and your Family.I'm Sure,the Heavenly Marine Grinder,will Accept you Sir, with Great Pride and Joy.......SEMPER Fi Sir.