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Ret. SGM Gary Marcus Betterton
July 25, 1940 ~ November 26, 2017 (age 77) 77 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by MAJ (Ret) Jim Zieba, an old friend!
on November 2, 2021 12:27 PM
A candle was lit by Maj Coley Grubb
on October 24, 2021 10:18 PM
A candle was lit by German G. Archila
on October 24, 2021 2:41 PM
A candle was lit by Maj Mike Capenter
on October 22, 2021 12:32 AM
A candle was lit by Billy Renn
on October 21, 2021 9:42 PM
A candle was lit by Kurt J. Cook , MAJ (R) SF
on October 21, 2021 6:51 PM
A candle was lit by Jim Appel, SGM Ret.USA SF
on October 21, 2021 5:18 PM
A candle was lit by SGT Roemer, Olga Eva (aka Knecht), U.S.Army, retired
on October 21, 2021 1:00 PM
Message from Olga Eva Roemer Knecht, SGT Roemer,US Army
October 21, 2021 12:56 PM
My wishes to your family for healing as Gary goes on to a new journey.
Gary was my mentor and sponsor and friend since July 1997 in Fayetteville NC.Gary's coaching and mentorship brought me to SFA CH118,/CH11,who knew MAJ Larry Thorne. Gary was so warm in heart and his heart was as large as the WORLD. Gary was beloved friend, whom I will always miss and remember forever. Rest in Peace, Gary.Thank you SO MUCH for everything!
Gary was my mentor and sponsor and friend since July 1997 in Fayetteville NC.Gary's coaching and mentorship brought me to SFA CH118,/CH11,who knew MAJ Larry Thorne. Gary was so warm in heart and his heart was as large as the WORLD. Gary was beloved friend, whom I will always miss and remember forever. Rest in Peace, Gary.Thank you SO MUCH for everything!
Message from Jim Betterton
December 5, 2017 12:55 PM
Cousin Gary Betterton was shooting frogs and snakes down in a swampy area near his boyhood home when I first met him. He was 17 and I was 11. I had just moved to Alabama with my parents and brothers and sisters. Gary was "popping" those little lumps in the water. This was my initiation into the country life! Gary had just signed up with Uncle Sam to serve in the Army in that year of 1958. I later joined the military in 1966. Gary was a true Patriot!!! May he Rest In Peace!!!
Message from SGT Roemer, Olga Eva,(AKA Knecht),Washington DC+Fayetteville NC
October 21, 2021 12:58 PM
My wishes to your family for healing as Gary goes on to a new journey.
Gary was my mentor and sponsor and friend since July 1997 in Fayetteville NC.Gary's coaching and mentorship brought me to SFA CH118,/CH11,who knew MAJ Larry Thorne. Gary was so warm in heart and his heart was as large as the WORLD. Gary was beloved friend, whom I will always miss and remember forever. Rest in Peace, Gary. Thank you SO MUCH GARY, for everything! May GOD always be with you and Love You!
Gary was my mentor and sponsor and friend since July 1997 in Fayetteville NC.Gary's coaching and mentorship brought me to SFA CH118,/CH11,who knew MAJ Larry Thorne. Gary was so warm in heart and his heart was as large as the WORLD. Gary was beloved friend, whom I will always miss and remember forever. Rest in Peace, Gary. Thank you SO MUCH GARY, for everything! May GOD always be with you and Love You!
Message from Fayetteville, NC
December 5, 2017 1:31 AM
My wishes to your family for healing as Gary goes on to a new journey. I am sure the Angels are escorting him as his compassion for others seemed abundant.
He was a constant mentor to me anytime we met up be it at his Mugshots hangout along with his great friend "Hap" Hazard, or the many charitable rides and missions we went along on. One of a kind best to be around.
Thank you for allowing us to escort Gary to the church.
V/R Monte "PonyBoy" Kennedy
He was a constant mentor to me anytime we met up be it at his Mugshots hangout along with his great friend "Hap" Hazard, or the many charitable rides and missions we went along on. One of a kind best to be around.
Thank you for allowing us to escort Gary to the church.
V/R Monte "PonyBoy" Kennedy
Message from SGM David & Rae Nicolow
December 2, 2017 11:03 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow in the passing of Gary. Our time spent together in Berlin and Detachment A are fond memories which remain in our mind and Gary’s participation helped immensely.
A candle was lit by David Nicolow
on December 2, 2017 10:53 PM
Message from Sgm David & Rae Nicolow
December 2, 2017 10:21 PM
We send our condolences to Marilyn and the Betterton family at this, their time of sorrow. Our thoughts and best wishes will hopefully be of some consolation and comfort. The time spent together in Detachment A, Berlin, will always be remembered.
Message from Ed Trout, El Paso Texas
December 2, 2017 9:56 PM
From one Green Beret to another Rest in peace SGM Betterton.
Ed. Trout SGM (RET)
Ed. Trout SGM (RET)
Message from Tony Abernathy Sr
December 2, 2017 11:25 AM
JESUS has a way of gathering into HIS Flock those who have stood against the tyranny of this world. Garry lived the 'De Oppressor Liber' life and was indeed a professional 'Sine Pari', 'Without Equal'. It was an honor to have served with Garry at Det A. Our paths only crossed 1 other time after Andrews Kaserne but we were mates so that moment was treasured. GOD'S Blessings in the celebration of a life well lived, bringing honor to the times of life here and to the eternity Garry is enjoying now.
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