Suribachi witness passes away.

2015-09-29T14:30:27-04:00

Mr. Charles Papas Jr. has passed away at age 91. Mr. Pappas joined the US Marines in November of 1942. He served with the 105th Field Artillery. He witnessed the raising of the American flag on Suribachi at Iwo Jima. He also was in Nagasaki three weeks after the bomb was dropped. Mr. Pappas was discharged in 1946. East Texas Patriot Guard Riders will be honored to pay respects and escort Mr. Pappas to his final resting place in Tyler Texas tomorrow. Semper Fi, Marine!

Response by SN Greg Wright made Sep 29 at 2015 2:32 PM

2015-09-29T14:32:25-04:00

Fair winds and following seas, Marine.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 29 at 2015 2:35 PM

2015-09-29T14:35:21-04:00

RIP.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 29 at 2015 2:40 PM

2015-09-29T14:40:42-04:00

Thanks for sharing

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Sep 30 at 2015 10:51 AM

2015-09-30T10:51:16-04:00

There are very few witnesses to WW II and the Shoah (Holocaust) left now. It will depend on our generation, and history and video to teach it to the future generations...

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Sep 30 at 2015 10:53 AM

2015-09-30T10:53:06-04:00

Great that he's going out with support from East Texas Patriot Guard Riders, but sad that he's left us for good. RIP Marine.