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DONALD G. EIRICH Lt. Col., USMC (Ret.)
Of McLean, VA, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Beloved husband of Elizabeth McGarraghy Eirich; devoted father of Ann Eirich Didden (Damian) of New York City, Christian Eirich (Rebecca) of Moraga, CA and Matthew Eirich of Washington, DC. He was Pop-Pop to his precious grandchildren, Clare and Caroline Didden, Charlotte and Thomas Eirich. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 28, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the De Vol Funeral Home, 2222 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC (parking behind 2233 Wisconsin Ave). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 29 at 11 a.m. at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Ave. at Quesada St., NW, Washington, DC. Interment [with Full Military Honors] will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Yellow Ribbon Fund, 4905 Del Rey Ave, Suite 500, Bethesda, MD 20814 (www.yellowribbonfund.org).
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Jane Williams Urso DHC 1964
September 20, 2011
Dear Beth,
I just learned of your dear husband's passing and want you to know how deeply sorry I am. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ouzana & Randy Morgan
August 31, 2011
Beth:
During this time of sorrow, may the gentle presence of friends and the caring love of family help to comfort you. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Please accept our thanks for his service to our country.
ILHAM HABIBIE
August 29, 2011
Dear Mrs. Beth Ann Eirich,
wishing you and your family all the strength that is needed in this difficult situation. May your beloved husband's soul rest in peace, with God the Almighty.
We as a family knew Don since many years, as a loyal friend, as a very knowledgeable expert on American business and politics. We will miss him a lot.
Yours sincerely,
on behalf of the Habibie family from Indonesia
Ilham A. Habibie
Jay Newbern
August 28, 2011
Farewell, friend.
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Eunice Clair Rebrey
August 28, 2011
Dearest Beth Ann, I feel the deep sorrow and loss you and your children are experiencing. Know that God has your tears in His bottle and will forever be there to be your strength and comfort. With much love,
Dan & Aggie Sughrue
August 28, 2011
Elizabeth & Family, Our prayers and sympathies are extended to you and your family. Semper Fidelis,
Dan & Aggie Sughrue
TBS 4-60
Edith Stanley Veirs
August 28, 2011
Dear Beth,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, we are saddened by your husband's passing.
Carol Heinlein Soo
August 26, 2011
Beth Ann: I'm so very sorry to hear about your husband. You and your family are in my prayers.
Judy Carnahan Connor
August 26, 2011
Beth Ann, may God bless you and your family at this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pat Davis
August 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Beth Ann. May you find comfort and solace in the loving embrace of friends and family. And, may Our Loving God hold you in the Palm of His Hand as He welcomes your beloved husband into his Eternal Resting Place.
Carroll Burrows
August 26, 2011
Beth Ann: I was very sorry to hear about your husband. May you be comforted with many happy memories of times spent together over the years. I will pray for Don and keep you and your family in my prayers. Carroll Duffy Burrows (AHC '60)
Olivia McFadden
August 26, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss. Olivia Baish McFadden
Carol Clegg
August 26, 2011
May you have the peace and comfort you need. Thank you for your support of my son, Kenneth.
Chris and Dave Shipman
August 26, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of Don's passing, our sympathy to Beth and family.
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