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Gunnery Sgt. Richard Leigh Ray, USMC (ret), 66, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013. He was born in Seattle, Wash. to the late Thomas Bennette Ray, Jr. and Frances Nadine Roddewig Ray. Mr. Ray served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War and The Siege of Beirut.

Erik Hansen, age 78, of Lockport, NY died March 26, 2013 in Blue Ridge, GA. Born November 18, 1934 in Nunda, NY, Erik served in and retired from the United States Marine Corps following 20 years service. He served in many places throughout his Marine Corps career, mostly as a motion picture photographer, including Quantico, Camp Pendleton and Vietnam where he was exposed to Agent Orange. He also served in Korea in another occupational field before moving into photo. He re

Born in Delight, AR, Mr. Nolen was a graduate of Texarkana Texas High School. He retired from the United States Marine Corps after 34 years of service. Mr. Nolen was a member of Battle Hill Masonic Lodge, United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association, Torrey Oaks Golf Club, Douglasville Hunting Club and the American Legion.

Donald (Don) Kirchoffner, APR, Fellow PRSA, a past member of the Public Relations Society of America’s Board of Directors, died on Jan. 10 in Boulder Colo., after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 68. Kirchoffner was an accomplished executive known for creating and implementing strategic communications that proactively addressed a broad array of challenges with innovation, foresight and action. He was a driving force behind a number of high-profile media campaigns, cri

Brigadier General Margaret A. Brewer, USMC Retired, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the age of 82. BGen Brewer was the first female Marine to be promoted to the rank of general officer by General P.X. Kelly, 28th CMC. BGen Brewer was also the first Director of Public Affairs. The service will be tomorrow in Falls Church, Va. Details will be provided as soon as possible. Brewer retired from the Marine Corps on July 1, 1980.

arles W. “Sam” Durie passed away suddenly in Aguanga, California. He was preceded in death by his first wife Doreen and is survived by two sons, Preston, Michael and step son Jeff Daniel and step daughter Wendi Bremermann. He is also survived by his wife of 26 years, Trudi.

Master Gunnery Sergeant Thomas D. Segel, USMC (Ret) - a twice wounded Korean War veteran, Marine Corps combat correspondent, freelance writer and veteran of 26 years' service- died September 30 in Harlingen, TX. He was 81.

Sad news, Debbie Tallent , the first Toys For Tots poster child and daughter of CC Pauline Talent has died. She was the daughter of long time CC, the late Bob Tallent . Above is a photo of her featured in the 2008, 1st quarter newsletter, "Now Hear This."

Few of today's Marines will remember that former New York Times publisher Arthur Ochs "Punch" Sulzberger , who died Saturday at age 86, served in the Corps as an informational services officer in Korea, rising to the rank of captain before taking his discharge. When we arrived in the winter of 1951, Sulzberger was a first lieutenant and, if memory serves, relieved 1stLt. Jerry O'Leary as Division ISO. Staffers at the time included 2ndLt. Frank Goss and MSgt. Spencer Gartz. St

WALTER ROBERTS SWINDELLS 92, who came to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, in 1972 "by way of Florida, New York, Texas, and California," sometime managing editor of The Anglican Digest (1974-1981) and founding editor (Old Stubby Fingers) of the Anglican News Exchange (1978-1985) died on March 23, 2012. A retired Captain of Marines, an archaic term he loved to use, he was born in Washington, D.C., on November 2, 1919, and raised in Florida. He married Margaret Dutill on August 17, 194

The former editor of Follow Me, the magazine-formatted newsletter of the 2nd Marine Division Association, Bill was a stalwart supporter of his beloved Corps, including special attention paid to institutional relationships with New Zealand, Guam and the famous WWII Navajo Code Talkers.

She taught school in Ohio and served for thirty years as a public information officer for the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps. She was named an "Honorary Marine" at the conclusion of her distinguished career.

Mert was an old China Marine and later an excellent motion picture cameraman who served in that capacity in many places where Marines serve

Faas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning combat photographer who carved out new standards for covering war with a camera and became one of the world's best-known photojournalists in nearly half a century with the AP, died Thursday in Munich, his family said. He was 79. For more information got the the LA Times website.

He served in Vietnam as a combat correspondent with the 1st Marine Division and was involved in numerous major operations, including the liberation of Hue City during the 1968 Tet Offensive. His military honors include the Purple Heart and Navy Commendation Medal with combat V. He received an honorable discharge with the rank of sergeant.

Associate life member Armond M. Noble, 77, Sacramento, CA, publisher, died of cancer Feb 1 2012, at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento. He began International Travel News, and in 1984, Military, both of which are currently in publication.

John died at the California Veterans Home, Barstow, CA on November 21. Though confined to a wheel chair in recent years, he was religious about his support of this Association as well as making it to conferences. This past September the Association recognized him with the President's Award for his strong support, both financially and vocally over the years. If you will take a look at the most recent Conference Journal you will see his name as sponsor of five Merit Awards.

MSgt. Richard “Dick” Brumfield passed away on 17 Sept. 2011. Dick was a veteran USMC photographer who had served in “many a clime and place”. After retirement Dick, among other things, helped film a video for ASK, a portrayal for kids dying of cancer. This year the video will be dedicated to “Brum”. Services were in Warsaw, Virginia and the family has asked that donations be made to ASK in “Brum’s” name.

CC member, Sgt. Charles J. V. Fries, Jr., son of Shirley A. Joslin-Fries passed away at his home in Nashville, TN., March l6, 20ll. Charles was born in Syracuse, New York September l2, l954. He spent many of his younger years in Hawkinsville, New York. The family moved to Florida in l959. Charles graduated from Fort Myers High School, Fort Myers, Florida, class of l972. He attended Edison College in Fort Myers.

ODOM O. FANNING (Age 90) On Sunday, May 8, 2011 of Washington, DC, a long time resident of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Elaine M. Fanning of 62 years. Loving father of Carol Fanning Weigand and her husband, Dr. Paul Weigand and Dr. Kathryn "Kay" Fanning and her husband, Christopher McLaughlin; loving grandfather of Sarah and Michael Weigand and Maya McLaughlin. Memorial service will be held at Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, 6601 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817 o