Garcia, Richard Dutch

The brothers Garcia were legendary. My lover and soul-mate, Erik and I were always in awe of them. I wish Dutch to be remembered for his great presence in the Golden Age. His reputation always preceded him. Thanks for enriching the scene, Dutch. See you on the other side.

Dutch and I went to high school together at Gen. Douglas MacArthur, H.S. After graduation, we both enlisted in the Navy. After completing basic, he went on to Corpsman School and I to Aviation Fundamentals School. After training Dutch went on to the 3rd Marines and I to HAL-3, both in Vietnam. Dutch was fortunate in that the 3rd Marines were pulled out after about 6 months; I stayed through a full year. I only saw Dutch one more time, while we happened to be on leave at the same time In Levittown. We lost contact after that. I have missed Dutch and always wondered what became of him. From his obituary, it appears that he continued to use his medical skills. Anyone who knows him should be proud of his service and his life after.