Many, many thanks to all of you who have signed this guestbook. Thanks also to those of you who called and sent cards and flowers.

He was my dad - who also happened to be a Marine, a business man, a friend. It is wonderful reading and hearing your memories.

PJ Price

February 11, 2005

Granddad - You cried "Mercy!" and God heard you and now you are in heaven with God. You taught me how to swim. I love you. PJ

Linda Fletcher

February 9, 2005

Dear Cindy and children,

I am so sorry for all that all of you and Mitch have been through for the past few years. It seems to me that Mitch was a Marine to the last breath... fighting all the way. I have often thought of you during this ordeal and feel that the Marine Corps motto, Semper Fi, applies to you all.

May you all get some well deserved rest. Such warm tributes here to Mitch. I shall always remember our last fun visit at the Botanical Gardens in '02. Catherine, my daughter, joins me in sending our love and heart felt condolences to you and yours,

Linda

Col Tom Ragsdale

February 7, 2005

Sorry for your lose.

Colonel Terry Charbonneau, USMCR

February 7, 2005

It's with deep sadness I read of Genral Waters passing. It's with great happiness and bountiful memories I recall serving with and watching his work in the Corps. His positive attitude, love of Marines and being a Marine made working with him a true joy.

It ended too soon.

With deep respect.

Semper Fidelis,

Fred Chandler

February 6, 2005

Sorry to hear about Mitch. He was a great guy to work with. He loved the Marines, family and friends.

John Spaniol

February 6, 2005

My family and I met General Waters while my mother was in a nursey home with him. He was always very kind to all of us. I was truely impressed with him. Even though we only knew him for a few weeks I feel we were truely blessed by knowing him. How lucky we all were to know such a remarkable man. We look forward to seeing him again in Heaven.

Diane and Dan Pellettiere

February 3, 2005

We were so sad to hear of Mitch's passing. We know Dick Stack and he kept us apprised of the situation. Mitch served his country well and for that we are specially grateful. Out thoughts are with all of the family.

Will Tremont

February 3, 2005

I was very sorry to learn of Mitch's passing. I was Mitch's barber and for several years I got to visit with Mitch once a week, every week and his weekly haircuts were a highlight not only for me but for anyone who happened to be in the shop at the time. Mitch dispalyed a great wit and his love of life was evident in everything he said. My deepest sympathy to the Waters family.

Richard Anderson

February 3, 2005

It was a pleasure and a priviledge to have served with Mitch. He was a fine Marine, dedicated to his country, Corps and comrades. We of the 3/57 Basic Class will miss him.

Charles Stubin

February 3, 2005

All of us in Basic School Class

3-57 mourn his passing.

Jim Wittersheim

February 3, 2005

I knew Mitch as a tough, hardnosed, but fair-minded competitor. He served his company, his industry and his country with the utmost skill and integrety. We will all miss him.

LtCol Joseph Kerke USMCR

February 2, 2005

General Waters guided generations of Marine officers in the Chicago area through his close involvement with the Marine Corps Reserve Association and Chicago Chapter. I was fortunate to have served under him in Det4 as well. Thank you from all of us.

Semper Fidelis.

Richard Smith

February 2, 2005

I'm so sorry to hear about Mitch. We had a great time growing up in Skokie and playing baseball every night after dinner. Please except my sympathy.

Trowby and Dan Brockman

February 2, 2005

Mitch was truly a one of a kind man. He was one of the most vibrant people we have ever known - always ready with a smile and a great story. How else would we know that there is a Nobel Peace Prize on display in the Pentagon given to General Marshall for the Marshall Plan? Mitch told us that story after Christiane Amanpour of CNN related it to her audience and quoted Mitch. Mitch had given a tour of the Pentagon to reporters many years before and Christiane remembered it when the US invaded Iraq because, as I recall Mitch telling us, Mitch's point to the reporters was that Marshall knew it wasn't enough to win the war but it was important to also win the peace.

Mitch loved his country and served it well in peace and in war. We are grateful for his service and grateful to have known him as a friend. Mitch, you will be deeply missed.

Dan and I send our deepest sympathy to Cindy, Julie, Mitch and Melissa.

Robert Smith

February 2, 2005

Sorry to hear about Mitch. I grew up with Mitch on Ridgeway and my brother and I knew both Mitch and Sally. He was always an inspiration to me.

Toni Wright

January 30, 2005

How sad that such a remarkable man had to suffer such a terrible illness. I will never forget Mitch, having known him from our high school days. He was always so kind and considerate of everyone, saying "hi" along with your name, making you feel like you were an important person. He will live in my memory as one of the most genuine people I have ever known. Toni Potter Wright

Colonel John Croley

January 30, 2005

Major General Waters always lead from the front; focused on the way ahead with vigor and zeal; while always having the compasion and wisdom to encourage and develop his subordinates. His confident and gentil style has had a great and postive impact on many who had the pleasure to serve with him. He will be missed.

Warmest regards,

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