In memoriam : Farewell to a comrade

A 26-year career US Marine and “Salt of the Old Corps,”a Veteran of Foreign Wars, an American Legionaire, Sheriff’s Senior Volunteer Patrolman and commendable citizen of the Friendly Village of Fallbrook, California. These are the credentials of a very special grandfather, father, brother and widower who was recently called home by God the Father on January 6, 2005.

His longevity of 80 years is indicative of his accomplishments resulting from his dedication of duty and service to God and Country. Indeed, this was Noah “Jack” Praytor as many of us knew of him to be; fellow Comrade of American L...