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Sad news. FReeper fatrat has passed away.
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Posted on 11/22/2013 9:22:09 AM PST by Jim Robinson

Edited on 11/22/2013 10:30:29 AM PST by Jim Robinson. [history]

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


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KEYWORDS: fatrat; prayer; rip; vietnamvet
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To: Jim Robinson

God bless him,he was a fighter.Dave is with God and we will pray for his family.God bless,Fatima ((((((Hugs)))))))


61 posted on 11/22/2013 8:44:35 PM PST by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: Jim Robinson

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.


62 posted on 11/22/2013 8:53:30 PM PST by fidelis (Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
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To: Jim Robinson

It’s always especially sad to see a VN vet pass away. Rest in peace, fatrat. Bless you for your service.


63 posted on 11/22/2013 8:57:42 PM PST by EDINVA
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To: Jim Robinson

Prayers for David and his family and other loved ones.


64 posted on 11/22/2013 9:17:18 PM PST by Heart-Rest ("Our hearts are restless, Lord, until they rest in Thee." - St. Augustine)
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To: Jim Robinson

Rest in peace, fatrat. Prayers and condolences.


65 posted on 11/22/2013 10:17:51 PM PST by BlatherNaut
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To: Jim Robinson

R.I.P. and Prayers.


66 posted on 11/22/2013 10:24:19 PM PST by GonzoII (Ted Cruz/Susana Martinez 2016)
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To: Salvation

Amen.


67 posted on 11/23/2013 1:34:54 AM PST by RobbyS (quotes)
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To: Jim Robinson; fatrat

Very sorry for our earthly loss.

2 Corinthians 5:1
Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.


68 posted on 11/23/2013 6:54:57 AM PST by Berlin_Freeper (What we said when we said what we said was. Period. End of story.)
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To: Jim Robinson

Lord Jesus, rest Thy servant David with the saints and comfort his family.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.


69 posted on 11/23/2013 7:18:43 AM PST by annalex (fear them not)
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To: Salvation
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

ditto's and may he rest in God's loving embrace.

70 posted on 11/25/2013 12:00:41 PM PST by vox_freedom (America is being tested as never before in its history. May God help us.)
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To: Jim Robinson

RIP fatrat...a vet and patriot.

Just sorry it took me so long to find this thread. FReeper
deaths are coming all too often lately. :(


71 posted on 11/30/2013 6:38:17 AM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL of you heroes!)
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To: fatrat

RIP dear FReeper


72 posted on 12/02/2013 1:32:12 PM PST by jan in Colorado (In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act. --George Orwell.)
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To: Jim Robinson

RIP

Well done.


73 posted on 12/02/2013 1:33:57 PM PST by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto!)
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To: Jim Robinson

Prayers for him and his loved ones.


74 posted on 12/02/2013 1:45:38 PM PST by pax_et_bonum (Never Forget the Seals of Extortion 17 - and God Bless America)
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To: Jim Robinson

Big loss to the cause.


75 posted on 12/02/2013 10:17:01 PM PST by lavaroise
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