Ralph Bertleson was the 3rd Platoon Cmdr. for Kilo 3/26 in 1969. I did not know Ralph until our first reunion in 1999 at Jacksonville, Florida. He was a quiet type of guy, but after getting to know him you couldn't help but love him. Ralph was interesting to talk to and had a laid back attitude. After Vietnam he became a Fire Chief where he worked until his retirement a few years back. At the reunion last year, in Branson, Missouri, everyone was wondering where he was at. To our dismay we later found out that Ralph had passed away. We will never forget what a kind, caring and wonderful Marine he was. He was certainly one of a kind. All of us miss you Ralph. God Bless.
Keith "Doc" Miller
