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Thanks for your service, contribution to communications, and friendship. Semper Fi Col "Bud" Pafford Virginia Beach Va. 23455
December 08, 2010
Washington, District of Columbia
Colonel RICHARD G. DEEM Of Havre de Grace, MD passed away on December 2, 2010 at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. He was 80. He was the devoted husband of the late Flora P. Deem. He was also predeceased by his daughter Susan Kennedy and son Thomas L. Deem. He was the...
Read MoreThanks for your service, contribution to communications, and friendship. Semper Fi Col "Bud" Pafford Virginia Beach Va. 23455
December 08, 2010
Bud,
It was an honor and a pleasure to serve with you in 1969 on Okinawa. You were a true officer and gentleman, and a fine Marine.
Dick Pyne
December 08, 2010 | Pensacola, FL
I echo the words of all Marines who knew Rich. He was a stalwart Marine and Gentleman and will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Edward d
December 08, 2010 | Fairfax Station, VA
Colonel Deem,
On behalf of Marine Communicators, past and present, thank you for your down-to-earth approach to leadership and service to our Country and our Corps. Bud, Rest In Peace.
Col. Marty Lazar
December 07, 2010 | Gainesville, VA