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CALL FOR PAPERS 24th-25th March 2010
Two decades ago, the collapse of the Somalian government of Siad Barre coincided with the rise of a new vision of global order: liberal, democratic, capitalist and under the leadership of the United States. US troops entered Mogadishu in the same year that Francis Fukuyama pronounced the ‘End of History’. Today, such visions seem gone forever.
I am saddened to report that John Guenther began guarding heaven's gates at 2030 on Oct 29, 2009.
His wife Gerrie Guenther told me to pass the word and that ceremonies and services were still in the planning stages. John will be cremated and his remains interred at Arlington, but as many know there is a scheduling issue on that process. As I know more I will pass it along.
John Guenther enlisted in the Marine Corps in January 1948. In September 1950 Corporal Guenther landed at Inchon with the Seventh Marines. In November and December, Sergeant Guenther was in the S2 during and in the Chosin Reservoir battle. He served other challenging/tough tours in Cuba, Vietnam, and East Germany. He was a great Marine who embodied the full measure and meaning of Semper Fidelis. John served more than thirty years in the Marine Corps and, upon retirement, continued to serve in a civilian capacity, rising to the civilian equivalent of BGen and serving as the Assistant Director of Marine Corps Intelligence.
Longer more detailed service history below the fold, and details on cards, service, and burial.
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