John Wilkes checking into the net - say hello

John Wilkes checking into the net - say hello

John Wilkes

Lynn Wardlow and Blonde (Beth Ruyle Hullinger) 

Clarence Harper 

Larry Magilligan 

Drew Davis (Halo is because he is a General) 

Larry Woods, Doug Barney, & Will Holohan 

Doug Barney & Will Holohan 

George Braun & Janet Eddington 

Colonel & Mrs. Steve Eddington  

Det-4 Reunion 2005

A good time was had by all at the first Det-4 Reunion held at the Chicago Hilton on August 13, 2005. To the best of my knowledge no one passed out, was arrested or indicted. Dead Bug and Carrier Quals remained in virtual reality. A virtual reality Steelthrust was conducted - the tested unit passed.

Det Members in Attendance - the Dirty Dozen

Doug Barney
George Braun
Drew Davis
Steve Eddington
Larry Magilligan
Clarene Harper
Will Holohan
Craig Hullinger
Scott Swaim
Lynn Wardlow
Larry Woods
Ivan Zimmer
_________________

Excused Absence

MSgt Dunn in Iraq
John Hill
_________________

MIA Maggot Non Hacking UA No Shows - Virtual reality head shaving and orders to Afghanistan

All others
__________________

Everyone noticed that everyone else had gotten older. Everyone fit the required height and weight limits and looked good in uniform. No one failed the PFT. Everyone got outstanding on their fitness reports, except Zimmer and Swaim, who had to be rousted out of the rack and induced to attend at the last minute through a combination of threats and blandishments.
________________________

Four spouses attended, and were a welcome addition. This did not cut into anyones carousing time since the wives departed by 2030, but no one had enough energy to carouse anyway.
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A number of us have retired, and started with new companies or started our own businesses. Retiring early and often was a recurring effort. Swaim is a Judge and Wardlow a State Representative, the rest are titans of business and industry.
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We discussed Steelthrust, and the possibility of starting a small part time consulting firm where we would exercise a Battalion using Steelthrust Lite, a prototype Steelthrust war game. We have a good track record in conducting these exercises, and it would be interesting to get them going again, perhaps initially on a volunteer basis.
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Former Det CO's Magilligan and Barney will call the date and location for the next reunion. We debated whether it was best to have one every year, or every 3 to 5 years. Arguments for fewer reunions mean that everyone will try harder to get there. This is not a democracy - the CO's decide.
______________________

Next time everyone will make a strong effort to get everyone there. Virtual reality punishments for non attendance will be increased.
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Semper Fi

MARINES !!!!! WARNING ORDER DRILL WEEKEND

MARINES !!!!! WARNING ORDER DRILL WEEKEND

Headquarters Detachment 4, 4th MarDiv

Date: 13 August 2005 Saturday

Time: 1500 (3:00 pm for you OLD guys who have really taken your pack off)

Place: Hilton Hotel 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, US 60605

Objective: Comraderie and War Stories at the Bar at Kitty O'Sheas Irish Pub, south end of Hotel.

Features Authentic Irish food, spirits, and entertainment. Authentic Irish wait staff.

Kitty O'Sheas is open for: Lunch & Dinner & Drinks Phone if you are lost 1-312-294-6860

Uniform: Civilian Casual (flight suits authorized for aviators)

Plan - Why Plan, When you Can React?

Join us at the bar, drinks and War Stories 1500 till 1700 + - ? (It could be a lot later but some of you guys are a lot older)

Then, optional Forced March to the Lake, PFT Optional, Boat Ride / Amphibious Landing Optional

Dinner where ever we decide, at O'Sheas unless someone has a better idea

Carrier Quals and Dead Bug not encouraged except for aviators

If you are wandering around lost my cell is 708 533 8991

Failure to attend drill will make you subject to instant activation, tactical shaved head, and orders to Iraq.

We are missing lots of people so contact the ones you know and let them know about the reunion

Hilton Hotel Info: Tel: +1-312-922-4400 Fax: +1-312-922-5240

http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CHICHHH



HEADQUARTERS 4TH MARDIV DETACHMENT 4 RECALL ROSTER 8/16/2005
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So Far They Said They Will Attend

Doug Barney
Lynn Wardlow (unless his Captain son USMCR Cobra Pilot deploys)
George Braun
Scott Swaim
Craig Hullinger
Larry Wood

See you there. Doug Barney

George Braun It's on my calendar. Looking forward to it! George-sends

Craig, looks like party-time! See you there. I still think the Del Mar
BOQ at Camp Pendleton would be a better spot but this is a good start.
S/F! Best regards, L...... Larry Woods

Awsome! I will be there. I just hope my son doesn't deploy early for a return to Iraq (due to go in Sep) and screw it up for me.
Rep Lynn D. Wardlow
District 38B
491 State Office Bldg.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-4128 (O)
651-296-3949 (FAX)
www.house.mn/38B

John Hill - son very sick, with him now, excused from drill

Ron Wozniak crying about how far it is from Hawaii - Potential Non hacker - will be activated if no show

Craig Wood crying about how far it is from Hawaii - Potential Non hacker - will be activated if no show

1sgt Dunn is in Iraq - Excused abscence

--------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Dunn 1stSgt James P (CE NCR Reg Staff)"
To:
Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 15:32:44 +0400
Subject: RE: Looking for Sgt Dunn, Sgt Major Warnek, and other Det 4 members for a reunion - are you DEt 4 ?

Sir, Good to hear from friends of Det-4. I am sorry to say I will miss this particular drill, and as far as the penalty for missing drill, you're too late for I am already activated and playing in the big sandbox as we speak. I try and stay in touch with MGySgt Harper as much as I can, it looks like I'll be here through mid October. Sounds like I'll miss one heck of a good time, wish I could be there, please have a drink on me! I hope the turn out is a great one, you'll have to let me know how it went. Tell all the Marines from the Det I said hello and give them a big SEMPER FI from the 1stSgt.

Take care,

S/F

1stSgt Dunn, James P.

Regimental Advisor

30th Naval Construction Regiment

dunnjp@cemnf-wiraq.usmc.mil

Top Gun 2 here, MGYSGT Joe Brooks, Retired, April of '95 from Det 4. Be glad to attend. Still up in Milwaukee. There was a Gunny Abe Wilson serving with myself and Clarence Harper, Jim Dunn, ( currently in Iraq) Terry Sebold. I will look for some contact numbers on him, he worked for the CTA.
Thanks, keep me posted, Semper FI !

From: MGYSGT Joe Brooks E9grunt@aol.com



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Larry Anderson ; Doug Barney ; Bennett, Eric ; George Braun ; Davis, Drew ; Steve Eddington ; Clarence Harper ; Byron Hill ; John Hill ; Will Holohan ; Jim Homan ; Craig@Hullinger.com ; Al Jennings ; Alice Marie Joralemon ; Larry Magilligan ; Ken Morey ; Greg McLaughlin ; Terry Sebold ; Scott Swaim ; craig.w.wood@usmc.mil; Laurence Wood ; wozniakrs@mfp.usmc.mil ; Ivan Zimmer


Craig,

First of all, Thanks for establishing this roster. The note George Braun sent the other day really captures the essence of how I felt about seeing everyone on Saturday, but I would like to add my two cents worth. Mitch had his own way of demonstrating and expressing his enthusiasm, but we all know he was an inspiration to each of us as our career with the USMCR developed. His demise, even though the process was unmercifully drawn out, is a clear message to all of us 60 (+/-) year old warriors that we are not invincible! Your idea of a reunion is a great idea and even though I have become a tea totler, I look forward to being one of the liars.

In addition to my work e-mail address, I an adding my personal e-mail as the one I use for my personal business: hill.byron@att.net


Semper Fi,
Byron



Nice to see the Det-4 members at General Waters funeral. Sorry it was such a sad occasion.

We should probably do a reunion drill weekend sometime. Date and time are open. I am thinking KISS. Just meet at a hotel bar one Saturday night, drink, and tell lies. In other words, a typical drill weekend.

Semper Fi

Craig Hullinger


I didn't think that after almost a year of getting used to the idea of the world without Mitch that Saturday's service would get to me. Wrong. I'd like to think that I could inspire someone like George Conn to say those kind of things when I leave this vale but I know better. As a LtCol we all knew how he could lead. He had us drilling 2-3 times a month getting ready for Bold Guard, once for pay. The Chaplain talked about the true friends in life that it makes no difference that you don't see 'em very often. That was Mitch Waters. I'm so grateful that I went out to see him a couple of times this last year. He would have done it for me. S/F loa

P.S. It took something like this to get all of us together. It was good to see you guys too.

Larry Anderson


Wozniak CIV Ronald S wrote:

To All,

I was very saddened to hear of MGen Waters passing, and sorry I could not attend his memorial service. I certainly regarded him to be the kind of leader I'd love to serve under. He was a Marine's Marine, and we lost a great asset. Always inspirational and motivating, I'm sure the PLCs, NROTC and OCS candidates, who attended the Chicago Future Officer Mess Nights, were influenced by his leadership. I know I was.

Semper Fi,

Woz

P.S. If you happen to plan a reunion around the 4th of July this year, I will be in the Chicagoland area for the birth of my daughter Julie's second child, and my grandson Nicholas Wozniak's 1st Birthday. Yes, thanks to my son Ron, there will be more Wozniaks!
Hawaii would be a great location for a reunion, and I'd be glad to set it up, if anyone was interested. Anyone interested? It would certainly be a non-KISS event. Always wanted to do something like that around the Pro Bowl, but for the second year in a row I'll be in the ROK instead.

My new e-mail address is: Ronald.Wozniak@usmc.mil

LtCol USMCR Retired
Cubic Applications, Inc (CAI)
CAI-MARFORPAC Liaison
G-3 Exercise Branch
US Marine Corps Pacific
DSN: 315-477-8788
Comm: 808-477-8788
CELL: 808-927-2453
FAX: 315-477-8720

From: Byron E. Hill [mailto:hillb@abclabs.com]

Craig,

First of all, Thanks for establishing this roster. The note George Braun sent the other day really captures the essence of how I felt about seeing everyone on Saturday, but I would like to add my two cents worth. Mitch had his own way of demonstrating and expressing his enthusiasm, but we all know he was an inspiration to each of us as our career with the USMCR developed. His demise, even though the process was unmercifully drawn out, is a clear message to all of us 60 (+/-) year old warriors that we are not invincible! Your idea of a reunion is a great idea and even though I have become a tea totler, I look forward to being one of the liars.

In addition to my work e-mail address, I an adding my personal e-mail as the one I use for my personal business: hill.byron@att.net


Semper Fi,

Byron


--
Craig Harlan Hullinger AICP
H/O 708 532 8991 Mobile 708 533 8991
www.Craig.Hullinger.com Craig@Hullinger.com

Det 4 Reunion 13 August 2005

Warning Order Drill Weekend

Headquarters Detachment 4, 4th MarDiv

Date: 13 August 2005 Saturday

Time: 1500

Place: Hilton Hotel 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, US 60605

Objective: Comraderie and war stories at the Bar at Kitty O'Sheas Irish Pub, south end of Hotel.

Features Authentic Irish food, spirits, and entertainment. Authentic Irish wait

staff. Kitty O'Sheas is open for: Lunch & Dinner

Uniform: Civilian Casual

Plan - Why Plan, When you Can React?

Join us at the bar, drinks and BS 1500 till 1700+-?

Forced March to the Lake, PFT Optional, Boat Ride / Amphibious Landing Optional

Dinner where ever we decide, at O'Sheas unless someone has a better idea

Carrier Quals and Dead Bug not encouraged except for aviators

If you are wandering around lost my cell is 708 533 8991

Failure to attend drill will make you subject to instant activation

We are missing lots of people so contact the ones you know and let them know about the reunion

Hilton Hotel Info: Tel: +1-312-922-4400 Fax: +1-312-922-5240

http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CHICHHH


You are invited to join the Det - Blog (Web Log) at http://det4.blogspot.com/

You can read or send messages for anyone to read.

This is high tech stuff, so any Zoomie or Ground Pounder who can't figure it out can email me, and I will post it.
Com Elec – still telling the grunts & pilots what to do and where to go.

Send me emails of other Det members as you locate them.

We have lost another fine Chicago Marine

John Weber

John J. "Jack" Weber of Inverness Funeral Mass for John J. "Jack" Weber, 61,
will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 W. Adams
St., Chicago. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at Smith-Corcoran
Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine.

Mr. Weber was a Lt.Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, Naval Aviator, Vietnam Veteran. He was anaging director at commercial real estate firm CB Richard Ellis, and a raduate of Loyola University and Northwestern University, Kellogg School of
Business. He dedicated countless time and effort to the Marine Corps
Scholarship Foundation.

He was the beloved husband of Terryann; father of ohn J. III, Stephen (Cheri) and Robert (Lisa) Weber; proud grandfather of tephen Maxwell, Samuel Thomas and Kathryn Jane; son of Mary (nee Reardon) nd the late John Weber; and brother of Elizabeth, Thomas, Connie, Steven, arylee, Richard, Nancy and Michael. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be ade in John Weber's name to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 008, Princeton, NJ 08543-3008 or Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church Capital ampaign, 711 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60661. For information, (773)736-3833.

published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on 3/21/2005.

DET 4

Nice to see the Det-4 members at General Waters funeral. Sorry it was such a sad occasion.

We should probably do a reunion drill weekend sometime. Date and time are open. I am thinking KISS. Just meet at a hotel bar one Saturday night, drink, and tell lies. In other words, a typical drill weekend.

Semper Fi

Craig Hullinger



I didn't think that after almost a year of getting used to the idea of the world without Mitch that Saturday's service would get to me. Wrong. I'd like to think that I could inspire someone like George Conn to say those kind of things when I leave this vale but I know better. As a LtCol we all knew how he could lead. He had us drilling 2-3 times a month getting ready for Bold Guard, once for pay. The Chaplain talked about the true friends in life that it makes no difference that you don't see 'em very often. That was Mitch Waters. I'm so grateful that I went out to see him a couple of times this last year. He would have done it for me. S/F loa

P.S. It took something like this to get all of us together. It was good to see you guys too.

Larry Anderson


Wozniak CIV Ronald S wrote:

To All,

I was very saddened to hear of MGen Waters passing, and sorry I could not attend his memorial service. I certainly regarded him to be the kind of leader I'd love to serve under. He was a Marine's Marine, and we lost a great asset. Always inspirational and motivating, I'm sure the PLCs, NROTC and OCS candidates, who attended the Chicago Future Officer Mess Nights, were influenced by his leadership. I know I was.

Semper Fi,

Woz

P.S. If you happen to plan a reunion around the 4th of July this year, I will be in the Chicagoland area for the birth of my daughter Julie's second child, and my grandson Nicholas Wozniak's 1st Birthday. Yes, thanks to my son Ron, there will be more Wozniaks!

Hawaii would be a great location for a reunion, and I'd be glad to set it up, if anyone was interested. Anyone interested? It would certainly be a non-KISS event. Always wanted to do something like that around the Pro Bowl, but for the second year in a row I'll be in the ROK instead.

Ron Wozniak

LtCol USMCR Retired
Cubic Applications, Inc (CAI)
CAI-MARFORPAC Liaison
G-3 Exercise Branch
US Marine Corps Pacific

From: Byron E. Hill

Craig,

First of all, Thanks for establishing this roster. The note George Braun sent the other day really captures the essence of how I felt about seeing everyone on Saturday, but I would like to add my two cents worth. Mitch had his own way of demonstrating and expressing his enthusiasm, but we all know he was an inspiration to each of us as our career with the USMCR developed. His demise, even though the process was unmercifully drawn out, is a clear message to all of us 60 (+/-) year old warriors that we are not invincible! Your idea of a reunion is a great idea and even though I have become a tea totler, I look forward to being one of the liars.

Semper Fi,

Byron

General Mitchell Waters, Rest In Peace Semper Fi

Mitchell J. Waters of Lake Barrington Shores A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mitchell J. Waters, 69, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Presbyterian Church of Barrington. Internment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Born April 11, 1935, in Evanston, the son of Jeffrey Francis and Genevieve Sloan Waters, he died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005 after a long battle with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. 

He loved life, his family, his friends, the Marine Corps and his country. He took great joy in keeping up with his friends and bringing people together. He knew that having fun was the most important component in learning, leading and living. Mitchell graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1953. He attended Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. and was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, graduating with a B.A. degree in 1957. 

He entered the Marine Corps through the Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) Program his sophomore year of college. After completing the Officers' Basic School at Quantico, Va., in February 1958, he married his high school sweetheart, Cindy Fish, and then received orders to the 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C, where he attained the rank of first lieutenant prior to his release from active duty in June 1960. 

After joining the Marine Corps Reserve in 1960, Gen. Waters' distinguished career included serving as commanding officer for four rifle platoons. three infantry companies, the 2nd Battalion 24th Marines that took part in the NATO Exercise Bold Guard in northern Germany in 1978. and the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB), Camp Lejeune, 1987- 1990. He also served as director, Marine Corps Reserve Support Center, Overland Park. Kan.; was national president of the Marine Corps Reserve Officers' Association; chairman, secretary of the Navy's Marine Policy Board; and a member of the board of trustees for the Marine Corps University Foundation. 

Gen. Waters' military career was highlighted with his promotion to brigadier general on July 1, 1986. He was promoted to major general on July 1, 1990, at which time he was assigned as deputy commanding general, Fleet Marine Forces, Atlantic in Norfolk, Va. (mobilization assignment). Following his recall to active duty in January 1992, to serve as the assistant deputy chief of staff for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, he testified before Congress. His retirement was honored at a reception at Fort Myer and along with a ceremony hosted by the commandant of the Marine Corps at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., in August 1993, after more than 39 years of service. 

Maj. Gen. Waters was awarded the Legion of Merit for his "professionalism and dynamic leadership" in conceiving innovative programs for the integration of Active and Reserve Marines, which serve as the model for the operating forces to this day. Other personal military awards included the Meritorious Service Medal for his command of the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines' during their outstanding performance in the NATO exercise "Bold Guard" in Northern Germany, September 1978; the Organized Marine Corps Reserve Medal with one bronze star; the National Defense Service Medal; and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. 

As a civilian, he was sales manager of Paktron, marketing manager of Buildex and project manager of Venture Programs for Illinois Tool Works, Inc. He was president/owner of PTE-Waters Industries, Inc. in Elk Grove Village, 1978-1988. He then became president of Christiana Industries from 1988 - 1994, after which he joined ATF, Inc. as vice president of sales from 1995 - 1999. In 2000 ATF started an American/German joint venture, Rifast, LLC, in which he served first as president and then as chairman. Gen. Waters loved initiating and being involved in numerous activities: During his children's youth he coached Little League baseball for Palatine Park District and was involved in the sports of all three children. He himself, completed five marathons including the Chicago Marathon and the Marine Corps Marathon. 

He was a very active livelong alumnus of both Evanston Township High School and Colgate University. He assisted the ETHS' class reunions and college fraternity reunions and has lifelong friends from grade school. After graduating from Colgate, he served two four-year terms on the alumni board of directors, Football and Advisory Committee on Athletics, and received the Maroon Citation in 1967 for outstanding contributions and the Football Coaches Award. He was also instrumental in starting reunions for his Marine Corps 3-57 Basic School class, which continue to this day. Gen. Waters never forgot a friendship and reveled in every gathering of friends. 

Gen. Waters is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Cindy Fish Waters, also of Evanston and Barrington; three adult children and six grandchildren: Melissa Waters Blank of Oak Forest and her three daughters, Kendra, Morgan, Taylor; Julie Waters Price of Columbia, S.C. and her three sons. Sage, PJ, River; and Mitchell Jeffery Waters of Denver, Colo., and Scottsdale, Ariz. Gen. Waters is also survived by his sister, Sally Waters Robson of Lantana, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager Ave., Barrington, IL 60010; Marine Corps University Foundation, P.O. Box 122, Quantico, VA 22134-0122; or Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346.

From contemporary press reports:

Past Lejeune general dies 
January 30,2005

A former 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade commander at Camp Lejeune died last week, leaving behind a legacy in the reserve and active duty forces.

Major General Mitchell J. Waters died Thursday in Lake Barrington Shores, Illinois, after a long battle with brain cancer. He was 69.

"He is the father of the modern-day Marine Corps Reserve," said former Marine Commandant retired General Carl E. Mundy.

Waters graduated from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, in 1957. He entered the Marine Corps after completing the officer basic school in February 1958 - the same year he married his high school sweetheart, Cindy Fish. Waters then spent a three-year tour with Camp Lejeune's 2nd Marine Division.

"Mitch and I were classmates at the basic school," Mundy said. "He was truly a fine and exceptional man."

As a reserve officer in the 1960s and 1970s, Waters commanded four rifle platoons, three infantry companies and an infantry battalion.

As deputy commander of the reserve 4th Marine Division, Waters also commanded the 2nd Marine Brigade from 1987 to 1990 when it was transferred to Lejeune and changed from a reserve unit to active duty.

In 1991 Waters became the Corps' deputy chief of staff for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, but in those days most reservists were limited to no more than 179 days on active duty.

"We needed to achieve a total force and stop talking about the separation of active duty and reserve," Mundy said. "He sought to fix it so that there is one Marine Corps today. In six months, he restructured and put together the modern day Marine Corps Reserve."

"I recall vividly when Mitch came over to the Armed Services Committee with his list of 30 initiatives," said retired Major General Arnold L. Punaro.

His view of the future helped the reserve to move smoothly into the active duty forces following the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and subsequent operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

"We really don't have a reserve anymore," Mundy said. "Most are on active duty right now."

Since his retirement in 1993, Waters coached youth sports and ran in five marathons, in addition to an extensive civilian career. He was a sales manager and CEO for Christiana Industries, which specializes in semi-conductor chip technology.

"He took great joy in keeping up with his friends and bringing people together," said his daughter Melissa Waters Blank. "He knew that having fun was the most important component in learning, leading and living."

A memorial service for Waters will be held Saturday, February 5, 2005, in Illinois. He'll be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia at a later date.

---

Story-telling Marine general dies of cancer 
By Ashok Selvam 
Courtesy of the Daily Herald
Posted Sunday, January 30, 2005

Retired Marine Corps General Mitchell J. Waters enjoyed a distinguished career in the military that took him to the Pentagon, Germany and officer's candidate's school in Quantico, Virginia.

But for the loyal Cubs fan, Wrigley Field may have been his favorite place.

"He loved the Cubs," said his daughter Julie Waters Price.

General Waters, 69, of Lake Barrington Shores, died Thursday after battling brain cancer.

Waters was born April 11, 1935, in Evanston and graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1953, before earning a degree from Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. While in college he joined the Marine Corps. That lead him to officer's basic school in 1958 in Quantico, Virginia.

At about the same time he finished at Quantico, he married his high school sweetheart, Cindy.

"He knew how to make people laugh," she said.

Waters joined the Marine Corps Reserves in 1960 and commanded four rifle platoons, three infantry companies and the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines. The latter took part in the NATO exercise Bold Guard in 1978 in northern Germany. 

He also held various positions where he helped develop administrative policy. That culminated with a promotion to major general in 1990.

After being recalled to active duty in 1992, he served as the assistant deputy chief of staff for Manpower and Reserve affairs in Washington and testified before Congress. The job required Waters to work in the Pentagon.

Waters loved to share stories, and loved military life, Waters Price said.

"He loved to tell people about the good things, the positive things about the military," she said. "Some of the most peace-loving people are the soldiers, he would say."

Waters received awards including the Legion of Merit, which thanked him for his efforts in writing policy for the Marine reserves.

His successful military career translated in the business world, longtime friend and colleague Don Surber said.

"He was a born leader," Surber said.

Waters' civilian life included starting his own business and mentoring youngsters, Surber said.

He also coached Little League baseball for Palatine Park District. Many of his players then went on to the Fremd High School baseball team. Some even made it professionally, including former Cubs catcher Todd Hundley.

Sports, including baseball, played a significant part in Waters' life. Before illness sidelined him last year, he spent the last 15 years traveling to Cubs spring training camp.

The day doctors found a brain tumor, Waters was adamant on attending the June 5, 2004, Cubs game - even though his doctors advised against it.

"He said he was going to heaven, and heaven was Wrigley Field," Surber said.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Presbyterian Church of Barrington. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

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