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

[onyx]

I’m so sorry.

Prayers for his sweet soul and for his grieving family.

Semper Fi dearest US Marine.

Thank you for your service.

He’s in the arms of our loving Lord now.

[jmaroneps37]

Corpsman up! Semper Fi our Freeper friend fatrat. Prayers for you and yours as well.

[SandRat]

Attention...Salute...Too...

So long until we meet over there fatrat

[lysie]

RIP! Prayers for the family.

[darkwing104]

Prayers

[Viennacon]

Salute and prayers to the man.

He’s up with the conservative angels now.

[oldenuff2no]

I have sadness for his passing and respect for how he served and lived. Remember him and those like him well.

[clintonh8r]

Thank you, and thanks, Fatrat.

Semper fi.

1/5 1969-70

[Biggirl]

RIP.

[Stentor]

Most recently, he enjoyed motorcycling, RVing, traveling, and spending time with his granddaughter. Good stuff to do before moving on. RIP.

[ComputerGuy]

Semper Fi, Brother

[azishot]

My condolences to the family. May this fine patriot rest in peace.

[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

Prayers for David and his family. Rest in Peace.

[calex59]

Day is done
Gone the sun
From the hill
From the lake
From the sky
all is well, safely rest
God is nigh

Thanks and praise, For our days,
’Neath the sun, ’Neath the stars,
’Neath the sky,
As we go, This we know,
God is nigh.

RIP Fatrat, may God take you into his arms, nothing can harm you now.

[Ms Mable]

Our loss is heaven’s gain. God bless him, his family and friends.

[Bridesheadfan]

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

[Salvation]

We pray for the soul of David and his surviving family.

Please address all prayers to fatrat:

If you would like to be added to this Prayer Ping, please FReepmail me.

[Salvation]

May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[ConorMacNessa]

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH!

Heavenly Lord, Please Hold Our Dear Friend David In The Shelter Of Your Healing Wings!

The Twenty-Third Psalm
Mahalia Jackson
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The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Psalm 23 -KJV

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)