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Ray Hemling Gaul Jr.

Yorktown, Virginia, Virginia

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YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA - Ray Hemling Gaul, Jr., 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Mr. Gaul was a native of Lancaster, PA and a Yorktown resident since 1977. He retired from the US Marine Corps as a Captain in 1985, after 30 years of faithful service to his country. While serving in the...

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I served with then 1st Sgt Gaul in 1972, with Battery D, 2nd Bn, 12th Marines in Okinawa. We lieutenants referred to him as "Cool Ray" due to his demeanor and his sunglasses. I recall once I was asking Marines to do something and he pulled me aside and said "I tried that as a lieutenant and it didn't work for me". Message received! I truly appreciated his wisdom and willingness to work with those of us lieutenants. He took great care of the Marines with whom he served. Best regards,...

It is with my sincerest sorrow that I express my sympathy to the family in the death of Ray. For many years I spent time with Ray at the Fleet Reserve talking about family, work, the Marines and many other things. He was such a compassionate man and such a perfect gentleman. I will forever cherish my conversations with him. Judy, you have so many memories to hold in your heart and may God Bless you and your family during this time.

Good friend. Team mate on a championship football team. Much admired for his leadership and toughness. You did well old friend. Be thou at peace.
Bill Graf

May your many etc. memories sustain you through this sad time bring you peace to you.

Ms. Judy, Bob & Cris, Megan & Stephanie...

Dave and I are very sorry to hear about the loss of Ray. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over each of you.

Judy and family,

I'm sorry for loss. I know he will be missed by all.

Wendy Clinger & Paul Kelley

Farewell to a fellow U.S. Marine. Heaven's Shores will be well guarded with his presence. Semper Fi.

So sorry to see pap go.......my greatest memories are of him with his first grandaughter, how tender and gentle he was with her.......he was a good man, loved his family, and they knew it. rest in peace MR. G......you will be missed

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.