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12/21/1924
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08/22/2013
Delbert BELTON Obituary
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anne Miller
December 15, 2013
Rest in peace, Shorty. Thank you for your service to our country. Freedom is your gift to us.
ssg redleggs
September 23, 2013
thank you for your service to our country as an infantry soldier in WW2 and as a loyal,hard working american citizen who helped keep our country strong through the years of the cold war.may god bless you and keep you in his eternal peace.
Scott Chamberland
September 13, 2013
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Ron Shimek
September 7, 2013
My deepest condolences to the family of Shorty Belton. I know angels were waiting to welcome you Delbert in heaven. Thank you Delbert for protecting the US and serving your Country. You're my Hero!
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September 6, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers with the family, Brothers and Sisters at Skagit valley Aerie and Auxiliary
"...those scars of valor, they humble me. I'm forever blessed - my freedoms rest on shoulders noble as these. You are America to me."
Sandy Riggers
September 6, 2013
My passion in life is remembering and honoring our precious veterans through my music so the loss of Delbert "Shorty" Belton truly breaks my heart. My deepest thanks and honor to you, Shorty, for your courageous service to our country. I thank God for you! My heart and prayers go out to your family and dear friends.
September 3, 2013
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Delbert Belton for your loss, to honor his service (WWII) to our country and our patriotic hero.
Larissa B.
September 1, 2013
My sincere condolences, prayers, and love go to Shorty and all who knew him. Thank you for your service, sir, and may you Rest In Paradise for eternity. God Bless.
Sarah Madison-McCoy
August 31, 2013
To everyone that had the honor of knowing Mr. Belton...I send blessings, love and condolences.
Tommy Bennett
August 31, 2013
You will be missed Greatly. Thank you for all the help through the years.
Cara Rule
August 31, 2013
shorty or as I knew him forever uncle dale was and still is one of the greatest men I know. he had such a big heart and so much love for everyone. I just wish I could've had one more conversation with him. he is one of the reasons I am such a car enthusiast today. love you uncle dale you are loved and missed by so many
Carlos Robles
August 30, 2013
You're a hero.
Annmarie Reilly
August 30, 2013
Sending lots of love and respect from Scotland R.I.P Mr Benton Xx
Chad Burke
August 30, 2013
Shorty, you are an American hero. You deserved so much more than what was brought your way that fateful night. Your memory will never fade into obscurity. The sacrifice after sacrifice you made for this country will not be forgotten and we will continue to make sacrifices to continue your legacy. We will exhaust ourselves to ensure your ultimate sacrifice has meaning to it. God bless you and your family. HOOAH!
Kimberly Brown
August 30, 2013
He was a real American hero and we will forever miss you Shorty we love you and this has connected us all as a family and we will be forever family with yours ! Thank you to all the Belton family for accepting us and welcoming us into your family thank you !!!
Cheyanne Brown
August 30, 2013
You are my hero and I will never let your memories fade you will live through me !! Love your granddaughter Cheyanne
August 30, 2013
Truly an American Hero, and heaven has indeed received another angel. Our Condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.
Shirley Galli and
the ladies of Karneetsa Chapter, National Society DAR
Moses Lake, Washington
SSG Scott Taylor
August 30, 2013
Thank you for your service Sir. Condolences for your family.
Ryan Hauter
August 30, 2013
Rest in the sweetest of peace. Thank you for your service to our country. You will be missed and never forgotten.
Heidi
August 29, 2013
Your dear "Shorty" has been in our thoughts and prayers since he was so brutally taken from this earth. One of our treasured WWII vets, (my father was a WWII vet) so this hit so close to home. Our hearts ache for you to see someone so so good in everyway to have his life end, when he saved so many lives by his unselfish sacrafice. May God give you the strength you need to move forward and know that an entire country mourns with you and your tragic loss of this dear sweet man.
Patty Schoen
August 29, 2013
Rest in peace Mr. Belton. Thank you for your service. Heaven has another Angel.
Connie
August 29, 2013
Shorty I used to love to watch you dance and to see how much life you had in you it made us all smile to see you out there on the dance floor having such a good time you will so much be missed may you RIP my friend!
Jodie Frye-Byington
August 29, 2013
Rest in piece Shorty. We are so grateful for your service to our country. Condolences to your family. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. God Bless.
Bob Patrick
August 29, 2013
Rest in peace, Shorty. Thank you for your service.
BP
Muskegon Eagles # 668
August 29, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the family....
Linda Verwey
August 29, 2013
May you rest in peace "Shorty." Thank you for your service to our country. God bless your family and friends and watch over them and comfort them during this time of great loss.
Valorie Stephens
August 29, 2013
Those who have died will never be forgotten. Their Sacrifice for their country will live on forever in the hearts of all who cherish freedom. Remembering your loved one. Condolences,
Lower Columbia DAR Ladies
Harry Baulisch
August 28, 2013
Rest in peace trooper. Sorry you had to go out this way. Thanks for your service to our country and for raising an honorable family.
God bless our VETS
moustache VNVLV-MC
August 28, 2013
R.I.P Brother!!! we will never forget
LRB
Ellen Palmer
August 28, 2013
To the family of a Great American Hero, I want to express my deepest Sympathy. Shorty will always be remembered by me.Prayers always and forever. God Bless.
Julie Condon
August 28, 2013
We will never forget Shorty for his service to his Country. Thank you and God Bless. Prayers for his family.
Dennis Matteson
August 28, 2013
My heart goes out to the family of Shorty. May he rest in peace in a better place.
Barbara & Stephen Brogan
August 28, 2013
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one, Shorty. The country is feeling the loss. May God give you strength.
Shadera Lorrain
August 28, 2013
Rest In Peace, Hero.
Joan Schaefer Poach
August 28, 2013
To the family of a true American hero~
No words can take away the pain that your family is feeling at this horrible time, but please know that the thoughts and prayers of the entire country is with you. May God deliver "Shorty" to his just reward. Sleep well, faithful soldier!
Heather Egelston
August 28, 2013
God Bless you Shorty, and your family. Our country is free because of good men like you. Rest In Peace.
Charles and Tammy Showalter
August 28, 2013
God Bless America.
Lois LaPierre
August 28, 2013
So sorry for your loss dear family. Shorty will always be one of our honored heroes!
Carla
August 28, 2013
To the family of Mr. Belton: I pray for strength and comfort for each of you. I am thankful to Mr. Belton for his service. May God's peace rest on you.
JoAnne S.
August 28, 2013
Mr. Belton, your story has touched and broken the hearts of so many. I am so saddened by this tragedy and send my sincerest condolences to your family and friends. You were and are a true hero, and I know there was a very special place in heaven waiting for you upon your arrival. God bless you, and I thank you for your service to our country.
Michael Boudreau
August 28, 2013
RIP Mr Belton thank you for your sevice and to your family
Shawn Lorrain
August 28, 2013
I never met you Shorty, but I never forget that people like yourself made my freedom possible.
Rest in Peace.
robbi douglass
August 28, 2013
May God comfort you with His presence. You are loved.
JC Starr
August 28, 2013
Thank you for your service to our country. May you forever rest in peace.
Neal M
August 28, 2013
Thank you for your service, Mr. Belton. I'm sorry we let you down as a nation. Our children should honor and respect our elders, our heroes. Bless you and your family.
April Boneski
August 28, 2013
We honor Mr. Belton and his life. May the peace of the Lord encourage your hearts. With deepest respect, a fellow Washingtonian
Heidi and Martin Slagle
August 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shorty's family.
Thank you for your service Mr. Belton. Rest in peace.
Bob Hill
August 28, 2013
RIP, Shorty. Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten.
August 28, 2013
Bless you Shory - a life well-lived!
David McKinnon
August 28, 2013
Thankyou for your service "Shorty"
Ana Rumsey
August 28, 2013
Many blessings to the family during this time. Please know we are thinking and praying hard for you all.
Marian Marek
August 28, 2013
God Bless the Belton Family. You are in my prayers. I went to G.U. in Spokane and felt I had to tell you how sorry I feel for you My Heart breaks. Shorty is a Patriot and we will never forget that!
John Garwood
August 28, 2013
So sorry of the tragedy that was bestowed upon Shorty and your family. Please accept our condolences from Ohio. Go Bless his soul and I thank you for his service. You are all in our prayers!
Edward Allen U.S.M.C (Ret)
August 28, 2013
You have touched the hearts of thousands and you will not be forgotten.
Nancy & Michael Dublin
August 28, 2013
You leave a wonderful legacy for your family and America behind. We all learned of you, your kindness & generosity through your great nephew on TV. Thank you for your service to our nation. We hope to meet you in heaven someday, Mr. Belton. A man like you makes us proud to be Americans.
J. Clark
August 28, 2013
Mr Belton, Thank You for your service and sacrifice. The outpouring of love from the country gives hope for the future. May you rest in peace.
From a group of Veterans from Operation Desert Storm stationed at an airfield known as Camp Nacirema. We can be found on Facebook.
Michele Lachance
August 27, 2013
Thank you for your service to your country you are forever a hero.
Anita
August 27, 2013
My heart goes out to all of you in the Belton family. I don't know you but from what I read Shorty was a lot like my own dad who was also a member of the military. My condolences to you all and hugs.
Janelle Leslie
August 27, 2013
God Speed Shorty. Ya are so loved and wil be missed by many!
David Nick
August 27, 2013
See you on the other side Shorty where I hope to meet you in person, hear your story, and buy you a pint. My condolences to your family.
al Merritt
August 27, 2013
Mr. Belton and family, First I will do a slow hand salute to Mr. Belton may you RIP. And say thank you sir for your service to our country. The world might be a different place without hero's like you. Second I would like to send prayers for the healing process to the family.
janet
August 27, 2013
May God comfort your family through this time of grief and I pray they find peace,thankyou for serving our country so well.
BOYLSTON LEWIS
August 27, 2013
Semper Fi...Rest in Peace
Kayjasper Spaw
August 27, 2013
You fought for freedom, and for that I thank you. God bless your memory Shorty....today you rest with Heroes....
August 27, 2013
God has called "Shorty" to join the ranks of other great heroes who served our country and are in God's Kingdom. He is with his brothers and sisters in the military brotherhood there. Although he is now at peace, the world will be missing one of the "Greatest Generation" and we grieve. God Bless you Mr. Belton, you are indeed a hero. May you rest in peace.
R. Wilson
August 27, 2013
Rest In Peace Mr. Delton. You were an American hero and we will not forget you. Mr. and Mrs. R. Wilson
Bill & Sherri Locke
August 27, 2013
To The Family,
Please except our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one..You are in our thoughts & prayers for peace & comfort during this time..Mr. Belton is a true hero to our country & we thank him for his service..Saw this on the news & wanted to say how sorry we are for you..God bless you..
Cheyanne Brown Campbell
August 27, 2013
I love you grandpa and I will never ever forget you ! You will live through me, I will follow in your footsteps! You are my rock and I will never let the world forget you !
erin
August 27, 2013
Thank you for your service to this country Mr Belton. You are a true hero and there is a special place for you in Heaven I am sure. RIP sir
Jody
August 27, 2013
Our hearts are broken for your family. Your life had significant value and the public is outraged at the way it was taken from you. You are a true hero in many ways!!!
Travis Herriven
August 27, 2013
R.I.P. Shorty a true American hero taken from us well before his time. I Salute you.
Brenda
August 27, 2013
Mr Belton, Im sorry to say I didnt know you but I know about you and I will never forget your service to our country. From my family in Michigan, we send our deepest condolences to your family and many friends. God speed sir and RIP.
Julie and Charles Pittmann
August 27, 2013
Thank you for your service to our country. May God bless and comfort your loved ones and friends as he now holds you at peace in his arms. You will not be forgotten.
August 27, 2013
Shorty, you served your country well and you were a great person to your community
R.J. Shutt
August 27, 2013
Semper Fi Marine
Rope
August 27, 2013
May the good lord keep you and yours in his loving arms. Thank you for your service. Godspeed Shorty.
Naval & Servicepersons Park - Buffalo, NY
Linda
August 27, 2013
Thank you for serving our country. May you R.I.P.
Rhonda
August 27, 2013
Thank You Sir for your service! All things happen for reason, I know. This too has its reasons, as sad as it is. My prayers to the family!
Amy N Withers
August 27, 2013
A True American Hero! RIP Shorty!
August 27, 2013
Rest in peace. Praying for comfort for the family.
August 27, 2013
So sad for the family to have this memory of how their father died. May you rest in peace, Shorty.
Roger Moses
August 27, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Shirlee Stewart
August 27, 2013
U Mr. Belton have touched my heart! May you rest in peace. Thank you for protecting us with your service...I only wish we could have protected you. Our heavens have a new angel and our night skies have a new star! May your days be filled with endless games of pool.
Shirlee Stewart North Carolina
Jennifer Howe
August 27, 2013
R.I.Paradise
Liz Hernandez
August 27, 2013
Thank you for your service Mr Belton. Rest in peace and prayers to your family.
Elisha Basta Nelson
August 27, 2013
Thank you for your service! Prayers to you and your family. RIP. From a widow and grand daughter of a veteran.
Shirley Gohner
August 27, 2013
To the family and friends of Mr. Belton, please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. May God provide you comfort and peace during this very difficult and sorrowful time. Precious family and good friends are the rare jewels of life - difficult to find and impossible to replace. I pray that the fond memories of Mr. Belton will help sustain you during this time and forward.
Diana Sickles
August 27, 2013
Bless you Mr Belton. Although I've personlly never met you, you have forever touched my life. My thoughts and payers go out to you and your family. RIP.
August 27, 2013
God Bless You, Hero.
Greg Giles
August 27, 2013
My dad was also injured on Okinawa in 1945, and was disabled. I cannot imagine your pain, and and so sorry for your loss. Your dad fought to preserve our freedom, and justice will prevail.
K Armstrong
August 27, 2013
Thank you Mr Belton for your service. May you rest in peace. Prayers for your family and friends.
Greg Williams
August 27, 2013
My prayers are with you Shorty. I'm an Army vet too and thank you for great service and being such a strong part of the 'Greatest Generation'. My best to your family.
J Larson
August 27, 2013
In honor of an American Hero...may you rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Your loss has touched the hearts of so many around the world...
Lillian Duncan
August 27, 2013
You will always be in my heart & prayers Shorty. You will be missed but not forgotten. My life was enriched having you be a part of it. I love you my friend!
A I
August 27, 2013
R.I.P. Soldier
Maureen and Brian
August 27, 2013
Bless you Mr. Belton ~ It's so heartbreaking to think that this happened to you. Our prayers go out to your family at this very sad time.
Marcia Walker
August 27, 2013
My prayers are with Shorty and his family . As a daughter of a WWII vet I understand who you are and I thank you for your service . RIP Shorty ...
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