Connie Silard flew West yesterday.  He was a force of nature, epitomizing the "Old Breed" for us younger Marines.  Connie was our XO in Scarface from 1970 until 71.  He rode herd on us Lieutenants and gained our unending respect both on the ground and in the air.  Connie joins his wife of 58 years who passed away last November.  Fair winds and following seas, Connie.  Semper Fidelis, Sir.