I regret to inform you that one of the few remaining Bn Commanders from Iwo Jima is in the hospital. Colonel Gerald "Gerry" Russell, USMC (Ret) fell recently and broke his hip. I talked to him yesterday and his spirits were high for a Marine in his early 90's. He is in a "Rehab" hospital in State College and at that moment was on his way to physical therapy, which he said he looked forward to because the nurses were so pretty and nice!
He may be moved from the current medical facility so if you want to drop him a card, please use his home address. His daughter Eileen goes by, picks up his mail and takes it to him. (His wife died several years ago.)
Gerry was supposed to be here in Washington this weekend for the annual Iwo Jima Reunion and Symposium.
Please say a prayer for his speedy recovery!
His home address is:
Col. Gerald F. Russell, USMC (Ret)
1031 Greenfield Circle
State College, PA 16801-4208
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