Henry S. David Jr. SGTMAJ, USMC

SgtMajor Henry S David Jr. USMC Retired, age 69, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2016 with his three children by his side. He survived by his 3 children, Michael David, Michelle (Morgan) and Maggie (Curella); 9 wonderful grandchildren, Amber, Morgan, Alexandra, Gabriella, Isabella, Madison, Zachary, Maverick and Tyler; brother-in-law Frank Loughney, mother-in-law Edith Loughney and extended family. He was born on January 16, 1947 in Scranton PA to parents Henry and Ethel David. Toar, SgtMajor and Pops (known to friends and family) graduated from West Scranton High School in 1965 and soon thereafter married his high school sweetheart, Ruthann Loughney. A dedicated Marine for 30 years, decorated and awarded, Purple Heart, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal W/9, Vietnam Service Medal. Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation-Gallentry Cross Medal with Palm. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. National Defense Service Medal W/1. Good Conduct Medal. Navy Unit Commendation, Presidential Unit Citation. Combat Action Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation W/1. Navy Commendation Medal. Letter of Appreciation 3rd Award. Meritorious Mast 2nd Award. Rifle Expert Badge 2nd Award, Pistol Expert Badge 2nd Award. Meritorious Service Medal Block 14. Retiring in 1996 as SgtMajor of Infantry Battalion from Camp Pendleton, CA. Immediately following retirement from the USMC, joined the Riverside Unified School District, Ramona High School as a USMC JROTC Instructor. His dedication to the program and the young students resulted in an unconditional love for his community, was directly involved in the acceptance of several students to the West Point Academy, retaining P.E credits in the state of California for JROTC elective courses, assisting students obtain financial aid through scholarship programs and playing a role in making outstanding citizens of the community of whom many became doctors, fireman, law enforcement officers and member of the armed forces. But his greatest accomplishment that he will be remembered for is being a father, friend, and a mentor to everyone around him.

Family and friends are invited to the attend his rendering of Military Funeral Honors, Wednesday July 27, 2016 at 10:30am at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside CA 92518. In Lieu of flowers the family asks contributions be sent to Ramona High School MCJROTC program in Riverside.

“And if you don’t like it, well…. , Love Papa”