Nancy and I attended George Bentley's funeral.  The funeral home was jammed with George's friends and family and in one room George's flag draped coffin was displayed.  On top of the coffin was a can of Miller High Life. That was the George we came to love in the 18 months that we knew him.  

George was our friend, a fellow Vet, and our realtor.  He was part of F Battery, who attended our first joint reunion in 2016.  His sarcasm made him an instant hit with Nancy and me and all the 6/27th Vets he came in contact with.   

Nancy and I have moved all over the US and probably used 14 realtors.  NONE of them were like George. On one of our many trips around New Hampshire, George asked Nancy if she would like a bottle of water.  He directed her to a foam cooler in the back seat.  There was one bottle of water in the cooler, along with a 12 pack of Miller in cans.  The house hunting got more fun and interesting. 

At closing, we did all the necessary paperwork at the lawyer's office and then retired to a bar next door for more Millers.  Then we slogged down the road to an antique clock shop where George gifted us a beautiful antique clock. 

At our lunches and during our car rides we discussed the war extensively.  We both have the enlisted man's view of the war.  Not all that happy.  What always came through was the unwavering loyalty to other Vietnam Vets and our place in life.  We will miss George at the next reunion; he was very much an authentic part of us. 

Scott and Nancy Krueger