Thursday, September 24, 2009
Kim, I met your husband after my husband John died last year, he and John were in the reserves together. John was the senior unit administrator for the Army Reserve Group here in Columbia. John cared deeply for Gerald and was concerned about his health as well, he told me what Gerald had been going through since he got back from Iraq. John, Neal Overstreet, and Gerald went to Fort Lewis together for A.T. I just learned about Gerald's passing yesterday from Neal and understand there is going to be a memorial service this saturday at the Reserve Building, I look forward to meeting and am sorry it is under these circumstances. From what I heard from John and when I met Gerald he was a very kind man and I know that this is a extremely difficult time for you as I too am still grieving the loss of John. I can't say that with time it gets easier dealing with their passing but all the wonderful memories that we shared with our loved ones does help. Please accept my sincere sympathy, I will pray for you. If you ever need to talk, I am here, it's not much but sometimes it does help. Betty Rupard
