Carl Spurlin Dekle obituary, Lakeland, FL

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Carl Spurlin Dekle

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Anneke van Gelder

December 12, 2025

Thank you Sir, for everything you and your fellow soldiers did to liberate the country of my, then teenage, parents in the Netherlands. We were brought up with respect for the people who risked so much in a coutry far away from their own. I can only fathom the price you have paid in doing so. Thank you for giving us our freedom.

Ashley Wedlund

February 9, 2025

I didn´t know Mr. Dekel, but I do remember seeing his appearance on Fox News and feeling such a deep respect for him; he seemed a genuinely sweet and pure soul, which is all too rare in our day. I have infinite appreciation for WWII veterans and I wish I could´ve thanked him for his service and sacrifices or just shook his hand. I didn´t find out about his passing until very recently, but this world will not be the same without him. Though he´s with the Lord now, he will be so terribly missed! Sir, you have my utmost respect and gratitude!

Guilherme Telles

August 4, 2023

This man is still helping me for keep up the good fight! Once a marine, always a marine like he used to say!

God bless you Carl, we all gonna met in heaven if god allowed. I will not complain, i will fight! We have a future to defend our values: God almighty, freedom, and family!

I will not fail! i will fight because your words are powerful to me!

Edward Carnegie

June 5, 2023

Carl wept for the loss of
liberty and now may I weep
for the loss of liberty and
Carl Dekle.

Jim Bowman

April 20, 2023

Just think, he might be in this pic!

Jacob

April 11, 2023

Carl inspired me and more than 2 million people around the world, he was and still is a hero. SEMPER FI Marine.

Mike

March 29, 2023

You Sir are a "man´s man" from the greatest generation. This country was blessed to have you and men like you. Rest warrior, your watch is done! Thank you, Sir

Domantas Cepelis

February 18, 2023

14 year old from Lithuania here, i saw the news video about Carl talking about the future of the US.
Seeing a man who saw the cruel horrors of the battlefield breaking down in tears is a heart-aching thing to see. Your brothers in the army will remember you as a hero of your country. You're my hero Carl, may you rest peacefully with god.

Maj. Bradley S. Burt

August 19, 2022

Rest in peace Marine. You were always faithful. May your countrymen honor your example and heed your words. God bless you.

Henry Hude

August 13, 2022

My sincere condolences to the family. RIP hero thank you for your service.

LCdr Trin Rios

August 12, 2022

Marine, May You Rest In The Arms Of Your God Forever! SEMPER FI!

Henrietta

August 12, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the families. Love you, Aunt Alice.

Ken Sherwood

August 11, 2022

Grateful for your willingness to serve God and country.

Pam Aromola

August 11, 2022

Thank you for such outstanding service to our country. You are a true hero.

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