Ranger CSM (R) Chuck Waters in Critical Condition

[abuckelew]

Ranger CSM (R) Chuck Waters was admitted to the St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA on Sunday. Chuck is in critical condition in the ICU diagnosed with a perforated colon. His prognosis is not encouraging.
Chuck served in the 5th Group in Vietnam and the 1st Airborne Ranger Company in Korea. He is a member of the Ranger Hall of Fame.
Cards are encouraged, no phone calls, please.
CSM (R) Chuck Waters
Room 10, ICU
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus, Georgia 31904

[Jim]

I've known Chuck for many years. He also served with the 81st Vietnamese Airborne Ranger Battalion. He will remain in my prayers daily.

[Jim]

Just got a message from CSM (Ret) Joe Mattison, that Chuck passed away. I'll miss you, Chuck!

[abuckelew]

Chuck passed away this morning at 0830 without ever regaining consciousness (he deserved that he did not suffer).His daughter Renee is arranging the details but told me that services will be on Monday, 24 September in Columbus, GA.
The community has lost a great Ranger and I have lost a great friend, one I knew for more than 60 years. Lord knows, he was something of a crusty curmudgeon but that only endeared him to his friends.
Chuck will be missed.
RLTW

[cams]

Rest in peace Ranger CSM. Thoughts and prayers to his family and you Brothers of his.

[Jim]

Half of Chuck's ashes were placed in a niche in the cemetery at Fort Benning; the rest were scattered by a freefaller over Fryar Field. Chuck, you were always my hero!

[Steadfast]

RIP Ranger
~S~

Nice way to spread ones ashes around.