RIP Harvey McGeorge

Platapus · 08-19-09, 04:40 PM

Mr. Harvey McGeorge died earlier this week. I seriously doubt anyone here besides me knew him.

But he served his country honourably for almost fifty years.

We had similar backgrounds as we both started out as EOD troops. Of course Harvey's class was about a 100 years before mine.

This started him in his rather unique career of working ordnance intelligence issues. It was not a glamorous job but a necessary one.

Harvey was a "behind the scenes" type of guy. There were times where he got credit and some publicity but they represented but a tiny portion of his service to our country. He did not get a lot of public recognition and he did not want or need any.

Like many heros, his deeds are known only to a few. Even after death, much of what he did on behalf of our country must remain shrouded in secrecy.

Those who worked with Harvey know what he accomplished and how important his work was to the security of our nation.

To those citizens, of the United States, who he helped keep safe, I hope some will spare a kind thought to an unknown patriot who loved his country and dedicated his entire adult life to service.

Harvey McGeorge examplified the Marine Corps motto

Semper Fidelis - Always faithful.

Thank you for allowing me to share this.

Freiwillige · 08-19-09, 05:19 PM

Marines do not die, They just go to heaven to regroup!

R.I.P. friend

Sledgehammer427 · 08-19-09, 07:03 PM

My condolences, Platapus, sounds like you had a real fondness for the guy, sounds like a good man.

Semper Fi!

August · 08-19-09, 08:01 PM

I respect and appreciate his service to our nation. RIP Marine

From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli,
We fight our country’s battles in the air, on land and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.

Our Flag’s unfurled to every breeze from dawn to setting sun.
We have fought in every clime and place, where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far off northern lands and in sunny tropic scenes,
You will find us always on the job, the United States Marines.

Here’s health to you and to our Corps, which we are proud to serve.
In many a strife we’ve fought for life and never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven’s scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.

Oberon · 08-20-09, 10:19 AM

Semper Fi

Rest in Peace

Jimbuna · 08-20-09, 12:19 PM

Rip
~salute~

FIREWALL · 08-20-09, 12:27 PM

Gone but, Not Forgotten.

Platapus · 08-20-09, 04:39 PM

Thank you all for your considerations.

08-19-09, 04:40 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	RIP Harvey McGeorge Mr. Harvey McGeorge died earlier this week. I seriously doubt anyone here besides me knew him. But he served his country honourably for almost fifty years. We had similar backgrounds as we both started out as EOD troops. Of course Harvey's class was about a 100 years before mine. This started him in his rather unique career of working ordnance intelligence issues. It was not a glamorous job but a necessary one. Harvey was a "behind the scenes" type of guy. There were times where he got credit and some publicity but they represented but a tiny portion of his service to our country. He did not get a lot of public recognition and he did not want or need any. Like many heros, his deeds are known only to a few. Even after death, much of what he did on behalf of our country must remain shrouded in secrecy. Those who worked with Harvey know what he accomplished and how important his work was to the security of our nation. To those citizens, of the United States, who he helped keep safe, I hope some will spare a kind thought to an unknown patriot who loved his country and dedicated his entire adult life to service. Harvey McGeorge examplified the Marine Corps motto Semper Fidelis - Always faithful. Thank you for allowing me to share this. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

08-19-09, 07:03 PM	#3
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	My condolences, Platapus, sounds like you had a real fondness for the guy, sounds like a good man. Semper Fi! __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

08-19-09, 08:01 PM	#4
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I respect and appreciate his service to our nation. RIP Marine From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli, We fight our country’s battles in the air, on land and sea. First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine. Our Flag’s unfurled to every breeze from dawn to setting sun. We have fought in every clime and place, where we could take a gun. In the snow of far off northern lands and in sunny tropic scenes, You will find us always on the job, the United States Marines. *Here’s health to you and to our Corps, which we are proud to serve.* *In many a strife we’ve fought for life and never lost our nerve.* *If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven’s scenes,* *They will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.* __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

08-20-09, 12:19 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,501 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Rip ~salute~ __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-20-09, 12:27 PM	#7
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Gone but, Not Forgotten. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

08-19-09, 05:19 PM	#2
Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Marines do not die, They just go to heaven to regroup! R.I.P. friend

08-20-09, 10:19 AM	#5
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Semper Fi Rest in Peace

08-20-09, 04:39 PM	#8
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Thank you all for your considerations. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.