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Ron Smith · 03-30-2006, 12:11 PM

As most of you know, I retired from the Postal Service.

We had a Rural Route Carrier named Gary Hartman. Gary was a 61 year old, short , rolly polly little guy. He was very quiet, and didn't give the impression that he was very intelligent. His personal hygene was somewhat lacking. Missing several teeth from lacking of dental care. He often spoke of being in the Army, but didn't share any details.

He was diabetic and had several other unspecified ailments which often sent him to the VA hospital. He didn't own a car until he purchased a Postal surplus vehicle for use on his route.

Gary passed away last Saturday of complications of diabetis. His obituary was published in our local paper. We all read it in disbelief.

Green Beret Sargeant

4 tours in Vietnam with Mountain tribes.

Over 1000 parachutes jumps.

Spoke 3 languages fluently

Qualified Pilot multi-engine aircraft and glider.

4 Purple Hearts

3 Bronze Stars

1 Silver Star

Multiple other citations for Valor , both US and Rep. of Vietnam

Gary was truly an unsung hero.

He once told me that the only thing that he learned in the Army, was how to type.

Ron

03-30-2006, 12:11 PM	#1
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Ya never know... As most of you know, I retired from the Postal Service. We had a Rural Route Carrier named Gary Hartman. Gary was a 61 year old, short , rolly polly little guy. He was very quiet, and didn't give the impression that he was very intelligent. His personal hygene was somewhat lacking. Missing several teeth from lacking of dental care. He often spoke of being in the Army, but didn't share any details. He was diabetic and had several other unspecified ailments which often sent him to the VA hospital. He didn't own a car until he purchased a Postal surplus vehicle for use on his route. Gary passed away last Saturday of complications of diabetis. His obituary was published in our local paper. We all read it in disbelief. Green Beret Sargeant 4 tours in Vietnam with Mountain tribes. Over 1000 parachutes jumps. Spoke 3 languages fluently Qualified Pilot multi-engine aircraft and glider. 4 Purple Hearts 3 Bronze Stars 1 Silver Star Multiple other citations for Valor , both US and Rep. of Vietnam Gary was truly an unsung hero. He once told me that the only thing that he learned in the Army, was how to type. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...