RIP. Whatever his politics, he spent his entire adult life in service to his country, for genuine love of country. Plus skydiving into his 90s certainly showed a zest for life. Now he doesn't even need the plane anymore. :)
Like Millcreek I thought they seemed like a couple where, especially at their age, once one went, the other wouldn't be far behind. He certainly seemed to lose some of that zest for life after Barbara died.
+1 to what Jamis said. Problem with the guy's politics? Start a polite thread to debate it. No grave dancing or smarmy remarks in a RIP thread.