D L Gardner, 65, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at his home in Port Charlotte. DL was born June 20, 1947 in Rochester, New York and moved to Port Charlotte in the early 1990’s from there. DL was a disabled US Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He enjoyed life…
Continue ReadingD L Gardner, 65, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at his home in Port Charlotte.
DL was born June 20, 1947 in Rochester, New York and moved to Port Charlotte in the early 1990’s from there. DL was a disabled US Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He enjoyed life to the fullest and spending time with friends. He was a loving father, brother, grandfather and friend and will forever be missed by all who loved and knew him.
He is survived by his daughters, Kimberlee A. Gardner and Amy Gardner DeGood both of Arlington, VA; 3 brothers, Drew and Gray Gardner both of Rochester, NY and Lynn Gardner of Melbourne, FL; 1 grandchild, Adam Nasr and several nieces and nephews.
An Inurnment with Military Honors will be held 1:00PM, Thursday, March 7, 2013 in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. The family would like to have those who are attending to be there at 12:30PM and meet the family at the Administration building in the cemetery.
Friends may visit www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.
Lynn Garnder McGee
left a message on January 24, 2013:
Our prayers are with the entire Gardner family. God blessed his soul & he is now with our loved ones you have passed on.
Jon Gardner
left a message on January 10, 2013:
I pray you rest in peace Uncle Don. I love you and so wish that I could have seen and spoke to you at least one more time before you left this earth. You will be missed. May god bless you.eMW6E
Roger & Cathy McGill
left a message on January 10, 2013:
To Kim & Amy, and the rest of Don Gardner's family and friends. We are so sorry
for your loss. God Bless.
Don and I served together in the 3/4 Cav both in Hawaii & Vietnam Cu Chi. We were both in HHT in the S-1 Section, in '65-'66.
To my Borther in Arms - rest in Peace Brother - you served your Family and Country Well, we will never forget you - See you in Fidler's Green again one day.
All your Brother's of the 3/4 Cav & 25th Inf Div will miss your smiles. You have no more suffering or pain.
Miss you Brother. Paratus Et Fidelis
Roger McGill
3/4 Cav HHT - HQ5 Track
'65-'66 Hawaii & Vietnam Cu Chi
SABER 5Bravo
Jerry Headley
left a message on January 10, 2013:
I first met don at the 25th Infantry Division Assn. reunion in Bethesda, MD in 1989. Don continued to attend the 25th IDA reunions as well as the 3-4 Cavalry assn. reunions over the years.
He had a great sense of humor and always a welcoming smile.
I'll see him again at Fiddler's green.
Roger McGill
left a message on January 10, 2013:
To the family of Don Gardner me and my family are so sorry for your loss.
I served with Don both in Hawaii & Vietnam Cu Chi - in '65-'66. In the 3/4 Cavalry HQ & HQ Troop S-1 Section.
He will be missed by all of us, and espically all of us that served with him,
and knew him from the 3/4 Cav Reunions and the 25th Inf Div Assoc. Reunion.
God Bless - Rest in Peace Brother - Paratus Et Fidelis
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Joanne McCarthy Martinez
left a message on January 8, 2013:
I will never forget the day Ray brought Lee home with him from Ft. Dix. What a sweetheart he was. I begged my best friend to go out with him so we could double date. I was the Maid of honor at his wedding and what a handsome couple they made. I lost touch over the years after he came back from the "conflict" and I regret that. Maybe he needed an old friend to talk to.
To the family please accept my sympathy for your loss.
Rest in peace Lee.
Joanne
Eva Kobus-Webb
left a message on January 7, 2013:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My prayers go out to you at this time.
Ashleigh Runkle
left a message on January 7, 2013:
Even though I have known you for a few short months it feels like an eternity. You have touched my life in so many ways. I am glad that I was able to help you in being your massage therapist! I am blessed to have gotten to know such a wonderful person who would have literally given his shirt off his back if he could. Thank you for your service to our country and for being a great friend!! You will be dearly missed but not forgotten! You are a true inspiration for all!! God bless your family and may you rest in peace free from pain!! Lots of Love. Ashleigh
Rdney & Debbie Olson
left a message on January 6, 2013:
Very sorry for your loss. OUr thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Gray Gardner
left a message on January 6, 2013:
Rest in Peace brother!
Pain free, together once again
with mom and dad and those
who loved you.
You've been missed!
and will continue to be
remembered always.
I was always proud of my big brother!
Love ya!!
Gray
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Lynn Garnder McGee
left a message on January 24, 2013:
Our prayers are with the entire Gardner family. God blessed his soul & he is now with our loved ones you have passed on.
Jon Gardner
left a message on January 10, 2013:
I pray you rest in peace Uncle Don. I love you and so wish that I could have seen and spoke to you at least one more time before you left this earth. You will be missed. May god bless you.eMW6E
Roger & Cathy McGill
left a message on January 10, 2013:
To Kim & Amy, and the rest of Don Gardner's family and friends. We are so sorry
for your loss. God Bless.
Don and I served together in the 3/4 Cav both in Hawaii & Vietnam Cu Chi. We were both in HHT in the S-1 Section, in '65-'66.
To my Borther in Arms - rest in Peace Brother - you served your Family and Country Well, we will never forget you - See you in Fidler's Green again one day.
All your Brother's of the 3/4 Cav & 25th Inf Div will miss your smiles. You have no more suffering or pain.
Miss you Brother. Paratus Et Fidelis
Roger McGill
3/4 Cav HHT - HQ5 Track
'65-'66 Hawaii & Vietnam Cu Chi
SABER 5Bravo
Jerry Headley
left a message on January 10, 2013:
I first met don at the 25th Infantry Division Assn. reunion in Bethesda, MD in 1989. Don continued to attend the 25th IDA reunions as well as the 3-4 Cavalry assn. reunions over the years.
He had a great sense of humor and always a welcoming smile.
I'll see him again at Fiddler's green.
Roger McGill
left a message on January 10, 2013:
To the family of Don Gardner me and my family are so sorry for your loss.
I served with Don both in Hawaii & Vietnam Cu Chi - in '65-'66. In the 3/4 Cavalry HQ & HQ Troop S-1 Section.
He will be missed by all of us, and espically all of us that served with him,
and knew him from the 3/4 Cav Reunions and the 25th Inf Div Assoc. Reunion.
God Bless - Rest in Peace Brother - Paratus Et Fidelis
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Joanne McCarthy Martinez
left a message on January 8, 2013:
I will never forget the day Ray brought Lee home with him from Ft. Dix. What a sweetheart he was. I begged my best friend to go out with him so we could double date. I was the Maid of honor at his wedding and what a handsome couple they made. I lost touch over the years after he came back from the "conflict" and I regret that. Maybe he needed an old friend to talk to.
To the family please accept my sympathy for your loss.
Rest in peace Lee.
Joanne
Eva Kobus-Webb
left a message on January 7, 2013:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My prayers go out to you at this time.
Ashleigh Runkle
left a message on January 7, 2013:
Even though I have known you for a few short months it feels like an eternity. You have touched my life in so many ways. I am glad that I was able to help you in being your massage therapist! I am blessed to have gotten to know such a wonderful person who would have literally given his shirt off his back if he could. Thank you for your service to our country and for being a great friend!! You will be dearly missed but not forgotten! You are a true inspiration for all!! God bless your family and may you rest in peace free from pain!! Lots of Love. Ashleigh
Rdney & Debbie Olson
left a message on January 6, 2013:
Very sorry for your loss. OUr thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Gray Gardner
left a message on January 6, 2013:
Rest in Peace brother!
Pain free, together once again
with mom and dad and those
who loved you.
You've been missed!
and will continue to be
remembered always.
I was always proud of my big brother!
Love ya!!
Gray
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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