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He was my brother. Because we had the same father, and also because we both belonged to a fraternity of brotherhood that only a few will ever know. We were both United States Marines. He was former Marine SSgt. George F. Hillhouse. Two tours in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968. Awarded two Purple Hearts, Cross of Galantry, and the Navy/ Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat V, among his many awards. He was a Drill Instructor, a Tunnel Rat, and the best older brother a man could ask for. He died doing what he loved. He had a massive heart attack sitting in his tree stand. We buried him today at the Carlton Cemetery in Perry Florida. He was laid to rest with a full Marine Corps Honor Guard, and me, his little brother standing guard over his body until I was sure he was home. I'll miss him greatly, but I know that tonight he is checking in for duty with the Lord for the ultimate duty station. Guarding the Gates of Heaven with my father, Marine Sgt Frank J. Hillhouse and all the other Marine brothers that have gone before us.

Semper Fi, big brother
Rest in Peace.

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I am so sorry for your loss, I to served in Nam in the same era, 68-69, with the US Army, 9th infantry Division. May God bless and comfort you and your family in these difficult times.
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I am so sorry Billy I'll be at moms tomorrow you in Ga or Fla?
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CSMarine wrote:He was my brother. Because we had the same father, and also because we both belonged to a fraternity of brotherhood that only a few will ever know. We were both United States Marines. He was former Marine SSgt. George F. Hillhouse. Two tours in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968. Awarded two Purple Hearts, Cross of Galantry, and the Navy/ Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat V, among his many awards. He was a Drill Instructor, a Tunnel Rat, and the best older brother a man could ask for. He died doing what he loved. He had a massive heart attack sitting in his tree stand. We buried him today at the Carlton Cemetery in Perry Florida. He was laid to rest with a full Marine Corps Honor Guard, and me, his little brother standing guard over his body until I was sure he was home. I'll miss him greatly, but I know that tonight he is checking in for duty with the Lord for the ultimate duty station. Guarding the Gates of Heaven with my father, Marine Sgt Frank J. Hillhouse and all the brother Marines that have gone before us.

Semper Fi, big brother
Rest in Peace.

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I can only hope someone will write as touching a eulogy when I pass. You have my condolences, and may he rest in peace :smt059
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Amen. salute3
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God Bless and Semper Fi
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God bless you and your family along with all that have served in the military.
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:smt059 Semper Fi
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Sorry for your loss Billy
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Sorry for your loss CS :smt051 :smt059
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BILLY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR BROTHER, IF I HAD KNOWN EARLIER I WOULD HAVE BEEN GLAD TO HAVE BEEN AT HIS FURNERAL. JUST REMEMBER YOU STILL HAVE A WHOLE ARMY OF BROTHERS OUT THERE FOR YOU IN THE CORPS., I AM GLAD TO BE ONE OF THEM. SEMPER FI
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Sorry for your loss, Billy. This Nation and our Corps has lost another great one. He'll have some great company.

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So sorry for your loss. Thankful for your families service to freedom!
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