E.D. Dial, 2010

I’m sad to report the MGYSGT E.D. Dial passed away in his sleep on Friday Night 2/12/10. After weeks of thrashing Red Tape, Margie got a hospital bed provided by the VA at their home. E.D. had been in and out of the hospital and caretaker home and in pain for the past fifteenth months. She had the bathroom remodeled for wheel chair access and so looked forward to have him at home. He came home Thursday 2/11/10. He was a very special Marine. I knew him as the Driver on A-32 and later as A-32′s tank commander. He was a great asset in keeping the Platoon’s morale at a high level. He probably is remembered most for the black and white fur hat he wore in the field, (Korea) Winter 1950 Spring 1951.

God Speed E.D.

Margie has indicated that those who wish to honor E.D. to please make your donations to the MCTA, John Cornelius Scholarship Fund as was requested by E.D. in his trust.

Semper Fi