Someone no one ever liked passed away today.

[Bad Water Bill]

Ron was one of those folks that knew everything about everything and refused to listen to anyone. All anyone knew about him was he had been in the Navy. He was supposed to be retired from the RR. No family and no relatives and not enough money to buy food or new clothes.

Every hospice the V A placed him in sent him back.

Ron passed yesterday of cancer.

Just feel that even Ron deserves a mention and a prayer.

[mikeym1a]

I've known men (and a few women) like that. They can be a bother. But, sorry to hear he passed. I hope his final hours were peaceful.

[Bad Water Bill]

I've known men (and a few women) like that. They can be a bother. But, sorry to hear he passed. I hope his final hours were peaceful.

The V A called and only said he died and gave the time.

Everyone should have a peaceful passing and I hope Ron did as well.

[Rick Hodges]

I don't know Ron, nor do I know you.....but he served his country. Bad Water Bill it speaks volumes about you that you would say a few words. I will say a prayer for Ron, and give thanks that there are people like you who would remember.

Rick

[1Shirt]

Well stated Rick, I couldn't agree more!
1Shirt!

[Bored1]

I'm on the bandwagon with 1Shirt. Couldn't have said it as well as Rick already has!!!

[Rafe Covington]

Every man who has served his country deserves to be remembered, very well said Bill.

Rafe

[Dean D.]

I don't know Ron, nor do I know you.....but he served his country. Bad Water Bill it speaks volumes about you that you would say a few words. I will say a prayer for Ron, and give thanks that there are people like you who would remember.

Rick

I can't add much to what Rick says here. Rest in Peace Ron.

[opos]

I'll remember Ron tonight when I 'talk to the man"...don't know if Ron "had a man" but I'll loan him mine for a while. We come in alone until we hit the family and some folks leave alone...I only hope there was "a family" waiting for him when he moved along...

[pls1911]

When I was a youngster, the sorriest SOB I ever knew was a PITA to be avoided when possible just because he was negative to every man or beast.
Not surprised he never married, the old fellow had few who would stand to listen and fewer friends still.
Yet, my strong and gentle Dad would bear up and give his time, and lend an ear even after I could stand no more.
Asked why he would put himself through the gauntlet, Dad never answered until his own later years.
"Son", says Dad..."though they may have come home, not everyone who went to war came back".
Did not recognize the underlying message until Dad had passed.

Strong and gentle, my Dad, still wise beyond my own years, though 20 years gone.
With him, I salute a man's service to his country.
R.I.P.

[Bad Water Bill]

Ron was laid to rest with full military honors at 11 AM yesterday at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood Il.

RIP Ron

Good luck at your new range.

[kmag]

If he wore the uniform and served his country, I will remember him in my prayers.

[kbstenberg]

+1 for kmag opinion

[DRNurse1]

+1 to BWB and pls1911. We had a WWI vet who wandered between the two watering holes in my town and lived alone by the creek. We had him over for dinner about once a month (if he showed) and more often during the colder months. He was always welcomed by my folks, though he was not 'relation' nor very friendly. Mom and Dad said about the same thing as your Dad, pls1911, but when I complained (out of ear shot) about the 'grumpy old man' or his smell at the time, I recall the 'It is our Christian duty' response.

We are trying to raise our kids in a similar fashion, but in this time it sure is challenging.

BWB, prayers for you, and the parents and folks who raised you so well, as well as for pls1911, his folks, and Ron are offered up from my corner of this world. I am glad to be associated with such fine folks.

[Char-Gar]

I will offer us a prayer of thanks for Ron and his life. He must have had a whole hoard of demons to fight every day. May he now have peace.

[ncbearman]

This a perfect example of unconditional love. Those that did know him and those that did not offering prayers and acceptance. But there is one more thing we can do and that is to try and extend this type of love to those while they are still with us. It is sometimes difficult to do, but we need to try. Ron is in a better place now and I'm sure is a different person than he was while he was here.

You guys are awesome and I am glad to be associated with you.

[Bad Water Bill]

"BWB, prayers for you, and the parents and folks who raised you so well, as well as for pls1911, his folks, and Ron are offered up from my corner of this world. I am glad to be associated with such fine folks."

Thanks for the compliment. I am sure my folks and daughter will be happy looking down on us reading that.

I have to say it seams like some of it rubbed off on my son as well.

Two years ago he was down town and ran into a boy from his H S graduation class that was homeless. Steve took off his genuine EISENHAUER JACKET he had paid about $50.00 for and gave it to the other guy. "DAD he needed it way more than I did."

Makes a dad feel good sometimes.

But that was just the way we were raised.

Now look around this site and you will see the same generosity going on here every day.

Yes this IS my happy home.

[gbrown]

All I could say has already been said. You're a good man Bad Water Bill for honoring this man who served us all. He was one of the forgotten ones until you remembered him. Thank you and thanks to this veteran.

[w5pv]

RIP Ron,prayer for you and this great country.I had an acquaintance that tried to be good but one of these fellows that just had to lie about what he had and what had did.

[Uncle Jim]

This Bring to mind the simple Fact " Not all wounds are visible!" Rest in Peace Ron My Brother!