Sad news. FReeper fatrat has passed away.

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[Jim Robinson]

Received word from his son yesterday that FReeper fatrat (David Diamond) has passed away. His son said his father loved FR. He was a Vietnam vet and patriot.

From the Patriot Guard page:

Dave was a veteran of the US Navy, having served two tours in Vietnam as a corpman to the Marines in the field. He was what's called a mustang, advancing from Hospital Corpsman to Chief Petty Officer, then commissioned as a Medical Service Corps Officer, where he retired as Lieutenant Commander. Most recently, he enjoyed motorcycling, RVing, traveling, and spending time with his granddaughter. He also performed numerous volunteer missions as a member of The Patriot Guard Riders and served as an Acting Ride Captain for the Picayune area.

From David's FR home page:

LCDR Medical Service Corps USN retired
Vietnam 1966-1967: 3rd Amtracs, 1st Marine Division Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class
current interests: motorcycling, motorhoming, poker, politics, freedom

[Jim Robinson]

Rest In Peace dear patriot.

Prayers for his family and loved ones.

[RayChuang88]

Condolences. :-(

[Zhang Fei]

RIP and God bless.

[LonePalm]

Nos prières à Dieu augmentent pour FReeper fatrat et sa famille.
(Our Prayers to God increase for FReeper fatrat and his family.)

Notre Père qui es aux cieux,
Que ton Nom soit sanctifié, que ton règne vienne,
Que ta volonté soit faite sur la terre comme au ciel.
Donne-nous aujourd'hui notre pain de ce jour.
Pardonne-nous nos offenses, comme nous pardonnons aussi à ceux qui nous ont offensés.
Et ne nous soumets pas à la tentation, mais délivre-nous du mal.
Car c’est à Toi qu’appartiennent le règne, la puissance et la gloire,
pour les siècles des siècles. Amen

Je vous salue, Marie, pleine de grâces,
le Seigneur est avec vous, vous êtes bénie entre toutes les femmes,
et Jésus le fruit de vos entrailles est béni.
Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous pauvres pécheurs,
maintenant, et à l'heure de notre mort. Ainsi-soit-il.

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[NormsRevenge]

RIP fatrat

Semper Fi

[JRandomFreeper]

Prayers up for his family.

/johnny

[ColdOne]

Rest In Peace Prayers for his family.

[andyk]

RIP, FRiend.

[Paine in the Neck]

Salute, fatrat. RIP.

[Gamecock]

RIP

[Cicero]

Prayers for him and for his family.

[ComputerGuy]

Semper Fi to my Brother and fellow Hospital Corpsman.

[GILTN1stborn]

Loss of another patriot :(

[3Fingas]

RIP. My condolences to his family.

[Smokin' Joe]

RIP and prayers up for family and friends.

[Gator113]

RIP, FReeper fatrat.

[no-to-illegals]

Prayers being said for all Family, Friends and FRiends. Go in shouting God's Praises, fatrat! Am willing to bet you did just that.

[DesScorp]

God bless his family

[NEMDF]

Prayers for strength and peace for all who will miss fatrat.

[Jane Long]

Prayers up for the family of fatrat.

Thank you, fatrat, for your service!