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John Peck
May 26, 2020
Paul was a great friend,almost like a second dad,he always made time to sit and talk,and make sure i was alright,i miss him alot.
David Cartledge
May 26, 2020
Hard to believe its been 7 years. RIP Paul a friend who is dearly missed.
Benjamin Wait
July 13, 2013
Paul, you were a good friend. I will always remember the good times at Liebert and especially Blue Cross. You will be missed!
June 15, 2013
Paul, Fran and I will miss you very much. You did alot of good for our vets. Fair winds and following seas. Zeke and Fran
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Roz Bryant
June 14, 2013
To the family of Paul Ruh -- Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. I met Paul through the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 303 many years ago. Paul was always there with a smile and a hug. He always took the time to make certain that a new member or guest was welcomed and did not feel out of place. He was a kind and gentle man and it was my privilege and honor to have been his friend for the past 10+ years. He will be sorely missed.
Bill Connolly
June 12, 2013
Paul, I will see you on the other side. You are a good man, a Patriot and a friend and will be missed by many....
Nellie Underwood
June 7, 2013
Paul Victor Ruh is my 1st cousin. I wasn't blessed enough to be with him much but loved him very much. He was never without a smile. He was so gentle. We were at a country hoe down in Sarasota FL where I live one night and He wasn't dancing. I ask he Paul why aren;t you dancing? He said I only chair dance. I said what is that? he showed me you just sit on the chair and dance your upper body swinging your arms around. I laughed until I almost cried. I love that man and I know all of his other cousins do too.
Lee Ann (Miller) Hamilton
June 6, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Paul V. Ruh! I came upon this obituary quite by accident and felt the need to send my condolences.
I only knew Paul for a very brief period in the early 1970's through a family member.
I have thought of him and our conversations often, over the years.
I am deeply sorry for your loss!
Robert Taylor
June 6, 2013
Robert H. Taylor and Linda Shumard We will always rember you always.
Bob Barnwell
June 6, 2013
Welcome home.
From your Vietnam Veteran brothers
Hanging with his truest friends
June 4, 2013
Jeep club photo
June 4, 2013
Son - USAF 1992 - Dad - USMC 1966 - Pearl Harbor
June 4, 2013
Kaci Ruh
June 4, 2013
Dad, I am going to miss you in more ways than you could know. I look to my phone 20 times a day for your messages. There are so many things that I'm grateful for. I'm grateful that you loved me and always encouraged me to follow my gut. I'm grateful that you chose to spend your last well days with me. I'm grateful that I learned to swim, in order to save you and Grandma from drowning, since neither of you knew how to swim beyond a doggy paddle. I'm grateful that you encouraged my love of travel, right in line with your own. I remember when you ran your last footrace, 35 years ago. We were all so proud of you!
I know you said how much you screwed up and that life was too short to be surrounded by people who are unkind, who you don't love, don't like and who aren't your friend. Believe me Dad, I will never forget that. You were imperfect, just like the rest of us. But I will always love you, as a man and as my father.
Paul Ruh III
June 3, 2013
My Dad will be truly missed. He was a kind and gentle man who was not only loved by his family but also his friends.
Those who knew him best and truly loved him know that Dad's passions were helping people and that his smile and generous nature were deeply embedded.
My sister, Kaci, and I had great memories with Dad, too many to mention.
Marines are modest in their achievements and encounters. Dad's five Purple Hearts were not something he spoke of often but he was honored to have served his beloved country.
During Dad's second tour in Vietnam, his brother Jerrod (Jerry) arrived as a new recruit for the Army having volunteered for service in Vietnam. Jerry, being a single man and eight years Dad's junior, wanted to take the place of Dad given that Dad had a young family stateside. Department of Defense rules permitted only one son serve in-theatre at the same time and both brothers insisted the other take this opportunity to return home. Both Dad and Uncle Jerry refused and honorably completed their tours.
My most vivid memory as a 3 year old was sitting on Dad's lap and seeing bandages all over him. When asking him what happened, he said the “bad guys” held him down and beat him up.
Dad was a long-time member of several organizations including the Military Vehicle Collectors of SC, where many of his closest friends would congregate weekly to enjoy moments of brotherhood as veterans often do. Over 35 years ago, Dad finished the Greek Marathon (60 miles) before retiring as a runner, but he always went on the regular walk and encouraged me to take up running for health purposes.
He loved Ice cream more than anyone I ever knew. The last time I ate with Dad, like most times we were together, my wife, Twila and I had (surprise) ice cream at Dairy Queen with him. I will never have chocolate ice cream with crunchcoat again without thinking of Dad.
Dad's several grandchildren and great-grandchildren were spoiled by him and will miss him greatly, along with the rest of his family and friends.
He was preceded in dead by his father; Paul, Sr., and his mother, Mabel. His family can provide more details upon request.
Very Respectfully,
Paul Victor Ruh, III
son of Paul V. Ruh
dave cartledge
June 3, 2013
Paul was good friend and a good man. We will miss his quiet demeanor and smile. Godspeed Marine!
Frank Kmetz
June 3, 2013
Paul,
Only had the pleasure of knowing you for a short time, but it was a time I'll long remember.
Bob Lucas
June 3, 2013
Goodby old friend. see you in the great beyond
Kaci Ruh
June 2, 2013
Dad, I am going to miss you in more ways than you could know. I look to my phone 20 times a day for your messages. There are so many things that I'm grateful for. I'm grateful that you loved me and always encouraged me to follow my gut. I'm grateful that you chose to spend your last well days with me. I'm grateful that I learned to swim, in order to save you and Grandma from drowning, since neither of you knew how to swim beyond a doggy paddle. I'm grateful that you encouraged my love of travel, right in line with your own. I remember when you ran your last footrace, 35 years ago. We were all so proud of you!
I know you said how much you screwed up and that life was too short to be surrounded by people who are unkind, who you don't love, don't like and who aren't your friend. Believe me Dad, I will never forget that. You were imperfect, just like the rest of us. But I will always love you, as a man and as my father.
Harold (Butch) Darrow
June 2, 2013
We will miss you my friend!
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