LCDR Dale N. Varner, USN (RET), Age 85, died April 6th, 2016. Preceded in death by his daughter, Nita Faircloth, and his wife, Mary. Upon retirement from the Navy, he built cabinets for his keep, Then he worked awhile at Publix, just a couple of days a week. His wife and kids and grandkids were even more important than had been the Navy Blue. He was not exactly ornery, but he did most things his way; So the world will hardly notice that a sailor died today. Now he won’t be mourned by many, just the few who knew him best. And he wonders will they miss him as he takes his final rest. When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state. While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great. Papers tell of their life stories from the time that they were young. But the passing of a sailor goes unnoticed and unsung. If we cannot do him honor while he’s here to hear the praise, Then at least let’s give him homage at the ending of his days. Perhaps a simple notice in the paper that might say: “Be silent for a moment, please: a sailor died today”
LCDR Dale N. Varner, USN (RET), Age 85, died April 6th, 2016. Preceded in death by his daughter, Nita Faircloth, and his wife, Mary. Upon retirement from the Navy, he built cabinets for his keep, Then he worked awhile at Publix, just a couple of days a week. His wife and kids and grandkids were even more important than had been the Navy Blue. He was not exactly ornery, but he did most things his way; So the world will hardly notice that a sailor died today. Now he won’t be mourned by many, just the few who knew him best. And he wonders will they miss him as he takes his final rest. When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state. While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great. Papers tell of their life stories from the time that they were young. But the passing of a sailor goes unnoticed and unsung. If we cannot do him honor while he’s here to hear the praise, Then at least let’s give him homage at the ending of his days. Perhaps a simple notice in the paper that might say: “Be silent for a moment, please: a sailor died today”
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