Two weeks ago today, I went to visit my brother in Corpus Christi, TX. He was ill and not in very good shape. I received a call a few mins ago that he had passed away.
He died at home, as he wished. When we visited him he expressed a wish to return to his home. He was tired of being in the hospital. He had been there since Christmas. Hospice was called and that afternoon he was released to his wife's care.
My brother was a veteren of world war II and Korea, Vietnam and any other conflict that happened between WW2 and his retirement after 33 years of service. As a retired vet he work as a crash crew member at the airport and also as an Airport police officer. He brought me my first bike when my dad could not afford to get me one and he paid for my sister's pep squad's uniform when she was in high school.
I will remember him and the stories he told of his days in the navy. I think it was a prime reason for my becomeing a sailor. So brother, David Rivera, MCBM, I shall remember you and I salute you for your service.
MCBM= Master chife boatswain mates (E9)
Lee SN (E3)
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I'm so sorry for your loss Lee. I'm glad you got to see him recently. I will pray for peace for you and your family.
Lee you are in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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