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LEAD SERGEANT RONALD LEE NAPPER, Sr.
April 18, 1962 - March 4, 2012
Prince George, Virginia
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Ron was a great guy and I have fond memories of him. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to ask.
The Cox's
Posted by: Cox Family - Iwakuni, Japan - Friend Mar 14, 2012
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Sorry for your lost at this time, we are praying for you and family. from Joel, Tyrone and the Watkins family.
Posted by: Garfield Watkins - Petersburg, VA - friend Mar 13, 2012
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GySgt Napper and I met in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and reunited at Ft Lee VA. I will always remember his smile and the love he expressed for his wife, children and Marines. My Marine Brother will be missed by all and I look forward to the day that we are reunited in Heaven.
GySgt Jorge Reyes
Retired USMC
Posted by: Jorge Reyes - Marine Brother Mar 13, 2012
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It is with my deepest sympathy that I post this message to the Napper family. We are sorry for the lost of your husband and father of your children. We want you know that you are in our prayers, heart, and our minds. I, as his former NCOIC and friend here on Fort Lee, will miss him terribly. He was an excellent GySgt who always the right thing for the benefit of the Marines under his care. I have to say that he took that dedication to heart while in the Marine Corps and that same dedication he took out to his new job as police officer; he was motivated to do his job and taking care of people. So may God guide you into your journey and forever keep at his side.
Semper Fidelis, Your Friend Ivan DeJesus, MSgt, USMC, Retired.
Posted by: Ivan DeJesus - Chester, VA - Friend and fellow Marine Mar 13, 2012
Napper and I Co-CPT a Flag football team together (PMO/217th Raptors) for the last 12 seasons. Like many parts of his life, when it came to football Ron was full of heart and passion. He played with everything he had and loved every min. of it! Napper was a great guy and i will miss him very much!
“We will not walk on this earth together again in this life my good friend but This is not goodbye, just see you later. We will see you on the other side"
Posted by: John Brown - Hopewell, VA - "Brother" Mar 12, 2012
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To the Napper Family:
It is with great sadness that we learned of Lead Sergeant Ronald “Gunny” Napper’s death. I previously worked with him at Fort Lee for several years. My heart is filled with sorrow and sympathy for you in this difficult time.
Ron was more than a good person; he was a GREAT PERSON whose smile and wit would brighten up the hallways of the Provost Marshal’s Office.
Remember, as you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, find comfort in the sweet memories of Ron.
Know that God loaned him to us, the Fort Lee Police Department and the United States Marine Corp and has now afforded him a home on high.
He will be greatly missed and we join everyone in sharing your grief during this difficult time. If there is anything that we can do to assist your family, please know that we are only a phone call away.
Sorrowfully submitted,
Chief Deputy Walter Allmon
Office of Professional Standards
Richmond City Sheriff’s Office
Posted by: WALTER ALLMON - RICHMOND, VA - FORMER CO-WORKER Mar 12, 2012 _____________________________________________________________________________
GySgt Napper,
Thank you for all your guidance and friendship during our time together at Marine Corps Detachment Ft. Lee VA. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Semper Fi Shane Studer
Posted by: Shane Studer - Cherry Point, NC - Marine Brother Mar 12, 2012
GySgt Ron Napper,
You were my role model and mentor as a Marine. I have found memories of the time we spent together.
Carl S. Bulger
Posted by: MGySgt Carl S. Bulger - Disputanta, VA Mar 12, 2012
Ron, you were the mentor that kept me going when I wanted to quit. You have helped me when I needed it and I will always remember the days of the White Coats!
Posted by: CWO John Corona - Maysville, NC - Brother, friend Mar 12, 2012
I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Ben - Jacksonville, NC - Once a Marine always a Marine Mar 12, 2012
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Napper (Sharon), We don't remember the days - we remember the moments! We spoke about life; we spoke of our children together. Our lives will meet in grace and we will speak again!
Posted by: Lynnette Atkins & Family - Friend / Co-Worker Mar 12, 2012
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RIP
Posted by: Joseph Paulhus - Fredericksburg, VA Mar 12, 2012
The Clark family offers our deepest sympathy to the entire Napper family for a fellow Leatherneck who has left us way-to-soon. And although his body & flesh has left us, his spirit and warm memories will forever remain in the archives of our minds. "Semper Fi HARDCHARGER," your legacy as a Marine, Family Man, and BulkFuel Brother will remain in our hearts forever.
God Bless
Posted by: Michael Clark, MGySgt, USMC, Retired - Jacksonville, FL - Feiiow 1391 BlukFuel Man Mar 12, 2012
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Napper,
You were always a pleasure to work with, and I am a lucky person to have had the opportunity to have gotten to know you. You had a way of brightening up a room with presence, and that will be missed. Even though the PMO is not the same without you, we all know that a part of you is still here looking after us. Thanks for being so awesome!
Posted by: Jennifer Warshawsky - Fort Lee, VA - co-worker, friend Mar 12, 2012
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Napper!!!! I will always remember you for your smile. On my worst days you would come through the gate and make my day better just by seeing your smile. You were such and amazing man with such a wonderful family. I remember you coming through temple ave dropping your son off for work one morning and you were wearing your pjs. When you drove off all I could do is laugh because I couldn’t believe you did that. I will always remember you for being one of the most amazing and well established people I have met so far in my life. Your such an inspiration , a great role model and friend. I just hope that one day people will talk about me the same that every person that’s ever met you can talk about you. A person of honor, dignity, strength, morals the list could go on forever. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten!! I wish your family an easy healing during their healing process. I will see you again one day :)
Posted by: Megan Shelton - Ft. Lee, VA - co worker Mar 12, 2012
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L/SGT Napper I can honestly say that it has been a honor to have the opportunity to work with you. You were a mentor to many, you set the standard, and you always lead by example. Though your passing was unexpected, God had better plans for you. Rest in peace L/SGT Napper.
Posted by: Timothy Willard - Richmond, VA - Former Co-Worker Mar 11, 2012
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Lead Sergeant Napper, you were one of my greatest teachers when it came to working the road. An inspiration to everyone including me. When I heard of your passing I couldn't and didn't want to believe it, but I found out the truth when I came to work and you were not there. Though I do my best to hide my emotions, just know that you will be sorely missed. It will never be the same working swings without you leading the way. You were the best Lead Sergeant that Fort Lee had to offer. No offense to the others. Farewell friend. Until we meet again.
Posted by: Trevor Stringer - Fort Lee, VA - Friend and Co-Worker Mar 10, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________
GySgt Napper, You will be miss. True friend. Rest in peace.
Posted by: Michael Whittingham - Chesapeake, VA - Band of Brothers Mar 10, 2012
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Guns, you were truly a class act in all aspects of your life. May you Rest in Peace with your final PCS orders.
Posted by: William C. Nejdl - Fallbrook, CA - Co-worker Mar 10, 2012
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All good men always seems to go to soon, Semper FI GySgt Napper
Posted by: CWO3 Matthew M. Hecht Ret. - Jacksonville, NC - Fellow Marine Mar 10, 2012
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Family & Friends of the Late GySgt Napper,
"If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. (I Peter 4:11) On behalf of GySgt Naper's Petroleum & Water Dept Family, SGM Todd Shipp, the USMC Bulk Fuels School Senior Leadership, and I would like to pass along our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Napper Family. During times such as these it is difficult to convey adequate words of comfort; however, rest assured that the One True Living God knows best and will provide consolation and strength to those of us who remain behind until the Master summons each of us to our eternal home. We, GySgt Napper's entire Petroleum & Water Dept Family, thank God for the life and faithful service rendered by GySgt Napper while both in and out of uniform, especially while serving here at Fort Lee impacting the lives of so many in such a positive manner!
With Deepest Sympathy,
Marshall J. Jones
Director, Petroleum & Water Dept (Ft Lee, VA)___________________________________________________________________
Posted by: Marshall J. Jones - Fort Lee, VA - Petroleum & Water Training Dept Mar 10, 2012
Gunny,
My father has a saying live life o that you can make a difference in this world. You did just that. your guidance and friendship amongst leadership, carries fort in many. The example of how to be a great supervisor/leader lives on in many hearts. Taps to many of us came to soon for you, but god has the ultimate plan. he knows best. God bless your beautiful family, i keep them in my prayers. I remember during my time of sickness you encouraging me to hold on. Thanks. God speed!
Posted by: Calbert Jones - Chester, VA - Friend/ co-worker/Team mate Mar 10, 2012
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To one of the greatest friends I ever had. You will truly be missed. You always put a smile on everybody's face and were always there when anybody needed you. Thank you for always being there for me, good and bad, you always had words of encouragement and words of wisdom. I miss you RIP Brother
Posted by: Bethany Norris - Easthampton, NJ - Friend/Co-worker Mar 10, 2012
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Napper, you were always there when I needed you, allot of times before I even asked for help. You showed me what it means to be a good cop, and I really looked up to you. Your loss really hit me hard, and you will always be missed. But your example will stay with me for the rest of my life. You didn't realize it, but I believe you helped make me a much better person. It isn't what you do in your life, it is how you are remembered when your gone....Goodbye my friend, until we meet again.
Posted by: Harry Williams - Petersburg, VA - Friend & Co-Worker Mar 10, 2012
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I met Ron when I was at Ft Lee with the 1031st Engineer Company back 2003. He was then what he has always been one of the nicest people you can ever meet. I later went on to work side-by-side with him working for Alutiq/Wackenhut from 2004-2007, when I left to go to Iraq. I was later given the opportunity again to be graced by his presence again from late 2008 to early 2009. It is always a mournful day when someone passes, but when you have know and worked with someone for that long or even longer is even harder. Ron, you will ne greatly missed and your memory will forever be us all, from those you mentored in the Marine Corps to us at Fort Lee, VA.
Posted by: Andrew Marrow - Charles City County, VA - Co-worker Mar 10, 2012 ____________________________________________________________________________
You will be greatly missed.
Posted by: Beronda Liss - Disputanta, VA - co-worker Mar 10, 2012
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Gunny,
Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for your wisdom. Thank you for your selfless service. Thank you for your leadership. Thank you.
Every person who had the honor of knowing you as a person will feel your loss. You were a competitor, and lead by example. Men of your caliber are all too rare, and our community has lost one of its best defenders. The lessons you have taught will live on, and your dedication to the community will be felt by way of those of us who remain. Rest in peace, my brother. We've got it from here.
Posted by: Shannon Englehart - Richmond, VA - Friend, Co-Worker Mar 10, 2012
Ron,
You were a great mentor, friend, and leader. I knew that no matter what the situation, I could count on you to have my back. I knew that I could come to you for answers and guidance in work related issues and personal ones too. You had a way of making me smile, even when I didn't want to, and a way of making even the darkest days a little brighter. The PMO is not the same without you here; your presence is deeply missed already. I will never forget you gunney. Rest with God now.
Posted by: Melissa Turner - Richmond, VA - friend, co-worker Mar 09, 2012 ____________________________________________________________________________
Ron,
Brother you where always a positive role model for me, no matter what the circumstances where, you always had a positive outlook and smile. Though our working together time in the Corps, was limited to Ft. Lee, we stayed in contact after your departure from the active ranks, I would seek you out for wise council.
Semper Fuel
SGT MAJ Sutton E.B.
Posted by: Eric B. Sutton - Kailua, HI - Fellow Marine Mar 09, 2012 _____________________________________________________________________________
LSGT Napper, I still find it so hard to believe that the man who was always there to have our backs, was always in the grind, and performed at the caliber that you did is gone. I have learned allot from you over the short time I was privileged to know you. God must have needed a new Lead Sergeant to guard the streets of heaven and he has most certainly chose the best. You will forever be missed but never forgotten. RIP brother and I can't wait to work with you on the other side.
Posted by: Tim Murr - Fort Lee, VA - Co-worker, Friend Mar 09, 2012
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Ron, you and I go back to 1985 when we were Corporals together, and later instructors at the Ft Lee Lab. The news of your passing was quite a shock to me and the family. I'll always remember the days you, "Tiny", "Bob" and myself would hit the racquetballs at Camp Pendleton. You seemed to never get tired or want to quit. You were an inspiration to many. Your legacy will live on. I will miss you my friend.
"Gonzo"
Posted by: Larry Gonzalez "Gonzo" USMC Retired - Murrieta, CA - Friend Mar 09, 2012 _____________________________________________________________________________
Napper,
You were a true role model, professional, teacher and just a pleasure to be around. It was a pleasure to know you!
Posted by: Jamie Colwell - Richwood, OH - co worker Mar 09, 2012
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Napper,
You were such an inspiration to me when I first got to Lee, you showed me what right looked like and pushed me to be a better MP as I learned the police profession. It is reasons like this that I am exiting the military after my enlistment is up and looking to become a Police Officer. I know that if I am even half a good of an Officer as you were, then I will be pretty damn good. You will forever be "Gunny" and when the day arrives that we meet again, I'm sure you'll OJT me as to what I need to do. God Speed brother. For the last time, "222 Out."
Posted by: Jeremy Gaal - Co-Worker Mar 09, 2012
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Truly a black cloud hangs over the office since Ronald Napper has left us. He always had something good to say to you. Lets not forget the smile!!! Ronald was truly a Leader, role-model and mentor in the Provost Marshal Organization, and served as an example to all of us here. He will long be remembered.
Mary Penn and Family
Posted by: Mary Penn - Chester, VA - Co-worker Mar 09, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________
You were a true leader and you will be missed
Posted by: David Harrell Mar 09, 2012
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GySgt Napper,
Semper Fidelis my fellow brother. You passing came as a surprise to me and I immediately remembered the years we served together at the Marine Detachment at Fort Lee. You always emulated the finest traits of a U.S. Marine and most importantly, you were my friend. I always looked for you when I went to Fort Lee for events. I will miss you here on earth but will catch up with you in heaven Marine.
If the Army and the Navy, ever gaze on heavens scene..........
They will find the streets are guarded, by United States Marines!
Oooooooooooorah Napster!
Jeff Simmons
GySgt USMC (Ret)
Posted by: Jeffrey N. Simmons - Marysville, PA - Fellow Marine Mar 09, 2012
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Nap, you were and always will be a true professional. I only knew you for a short while, but I will never forget you. When I was angered or down, or just having a bad day, you would make me laugh. You picked on me, but not in a bad way, in a way that told me "hey, I am here for you". That is the type of person you were, always giving of yourself. In the short time I knew you, you showed me the true character of a Police Officer and Veteran. You are gone, but never forgotten. Semper Fi, Gunny, Farewell my friend, God Bless and see you again Nap.
Posted by: Lawrence (Larry) Mawhinney Jr - Fort Lee, VA - friend, co-worker Mar 09, 2012
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A great friend, Lead Sergeant, PERT member, Fellow Service Member, true Police Officer. You will be greatly missed and always remembered. God Bless!
Posted by: Lawrence (Larry) Mawhinney - Fort Lee, VA - friend, co-worker Mar 09, 2012
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Semper Fi !
Posted by: Ronald and Yvonne Groen - VA Mar 09, 2012
It was a honor to work with you, you where one of the few people I enjoyed working with, you brought with you every time I got to work with you some fun sarcasm and some good humor to every shift. You where very professional and always gave good guidance and treated us MPs better than most. It hurts me to see you pass but I know you are still living on in everyone you touched. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will see you in the next life my friend.
Posted by: Jonathan wood - Potsdam, NY - friend Mar 09, 2012 _____________________________________________________________________________
Guns, I remember the very first time I met you. It was in the summer of 2001 at Fort Lee. I was a young Corporal stationed at Fort Lee. You were always approachable and easy to talk to. I remembered you retiring and becoming a Fort Lee police officer in 2002. I left Fort Lee in 2003 and came back in 2008 for school, and you remembered me like we've just met yesterday. Upon my return to Fort Lee as an Instructor in 2010, you were always willing to come down to the school and participate in graduations ceremonies as my guest speaker, most recently as September of last year. You taking time off your busy schedule to share knowledge with young Marines and future Bulk Fuelers will greatly be missed. Gunnery Sergeant of Marines you will surely be missed by all those who knew you. RIP, brother till we meet again. SEMPER FI.
Posted by: GySgt Ralph M. Wright - Fort Lee, VA - Friend, Fellow Marine Mar 09, 2012
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I came to know Ronald when he attended the police academy at Ft Lee where I was the LT in charge. He was truly a pleasure to know. We did not keep in contact for many years but knowing Ronald he considered me a friend as I did him. I know that you are sitting at the right hand of the Father and perhaps walking the Garden as we speak. Your soul completed its mission here on earth and now you are blessed with eternal life. Keep a watch over your fellow officers who are always in harms way here on earth. God bless you and may you now rest in peace.
Posted by: Ana Alicea - Yorktown, VA - Friend Mar 09, 2012
Rest in peace my friend from long ago, one of the best Marines I've known.
Brad Patch, CWO4 USMC (Ret.)
Posted by: Brad Patch - Fredericksburg, VA - Fellow Marine Mar 09, 2012
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Napper, you were such a wonderful person, friend, and role model. Always so positive. I'm going to miss your laugh, smile, jokes, and making plans with you and yours for just going out to eat or going to see one of my son's fights. Thanks for always being Fabulous. I love you, R.I.P.
Posted by: Dahlia Sierra - Prince George, VA - Friend Mar 09, 2012
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From the minute I met Ronald, I knew he was someone special. He had a brilliant, yet quirky, smile that was always present. He tutored me on how to be a better advocate/paralegal for the police officers he trained. I loved that he had a kind word for everyone and stood up for what he believed in with conviction. I will miss him always. He was made from a special mold and I have no doubt that his children inherited from that so, in that sense, I know that he will live on forever!!! Godspeed, L/Sgt Ronald Napper
Posted by: Annette Hipshire - Friend, student (always) Mar 09, 2012
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My “little” brother there are some things that I must say, In case I didn’t tell you as you left our world today. I thank you for the love you gave, for the times that we have shared, for all the times you’ve comforted me, and when you showed me that you cared. The times when you protected us, the times when you would call, for picking me up when I was down, and never letting me fall. You’d grown into a special man, a loyal and true friend, and touched the lives of many,. until the very end. Our world was very fortunate, to have you standing by, to protect, no matter what it took, to lay your life on the line, and…die. Forever I shall be so proud, of what you’ve done for us all: protect and serve and gave us your all, in the most courageous way.
My memories I shall cherish, I wish there were even more of you my brother, the one that we all ADORE! Thank You So Much for proudly sacrificing every day, something that the world takes for granted: R.I.P. my “Brother” Posted by: Rico Williams - Fort Lee, VA - Co-Worker and "Brother" Mar 09, 2012 _____________________________________________________________________
I want to take this opportunity to honor, a brother, and dear friend, whom was and will always be part of my life Ronald Napper, touched everyone, he pass away this past Sunday. His passing devastated everyone. He will forever be missed ......RIP my Friend, my Brother...............
Posted by: Edwin Sierra - Fort Lee, Virginia, VA - Friend, Co-worker Mar 08, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________
Ron was a great friend and great man. I came to know him while DJing at Ft. Lee. I was privileged to be a part of his wedding, and to get to know his family. It seems that every time I went to Ft Lee in the years following, I'd always bump into Ron. His easy smile, calm demeanor always present. I haven't seen him in several years, but I still considered him a dear friend...he will be missed terribly. Ron was a good buddy, but more-he was a man of honor. R.I.P. my friend.
Posted by: Stephen Brown - Richmond, VA - friend Mar 08, 2012 _________________________________________________________________
LSGT NAP, You will be missed greatly. You were one of the first to show me the ropes at FT Lee as I came off of activity duty. Thanks for taking the time and being a good natured guy. You put up with my warpped sense of humor when we had the instructor course and the ribbing as we crossed pathes during shift change. Stand watch over us as we continue our duty. You can rest now, your shift is over. God bliss to you and your family.
Kevin Dee, U-107, friend and co-worked, Fort Lee, VA
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