robert c. "snuffy" gray

my drummer from college's dad, who fought in korea and did covert ops in southeast asia, passed away this past week. in korea, he served in the 7th cavalry -- custer's regiment -- and later in his life, he helped organize a ceremony of reconciliation with the lakota sioux for the wounded knee massacre. the bbc made a documentary about it. he had a big life. rest in peace, sir.

ADDENDUM: apparently ghosts of the 7th cavalry has been shown on pbs tv, and the filmmaker is trying to get it shown at festivals here in the states. you should see it if you get the chance -- probably the best, truest depiction i've ever seen of warriors, their pride, loyalty, and private torment. stephen's dad, whom i only knew as the proprietor of an upstate new york sporting goods store, reminds me of every good first sergeant i ever knew. i'm glad the filmmaker was able to capture the journey he took in the last year of his life.