Leroy "Top" N. Poulson

My dear Uncle Tubby will be sorely missed. He's a sweet, funny man with a lot of backbone. See you all soon.
Donna Rae

Where do I start? "Top", as he was known to many, was a good person. I remember walking into class and meeting "Top" for the first time. He was a gentle person until you make him mad. I liked him because no matter how bad things were he always gave an encouraging word. And he would always say his wife was the only person who could keep him straight. And the first time I met her she was a tiny lady and I asked Top how she could handle him she was so tiny. He said but she carries a punch like an 8 ft tall person. We laughed so hard I was crying by the time I left."Top" will be missed dearly. My condolences are being sent to to his wife and family.

I had the privalage to learn from this good man while I was in High School I took N.J.R.O.T.C. @ WestBrook and for the one year I was in his class I did learn alot "Top Poulson" will be missed from all who he taught in High School. R.I.P.

I had the privalage to learn from this good man while I was in High School I took N.J.R.O.T.C. @ WestBrook and for the one year I was in his class I did learn alot "Top Poulson" will be missed from all who he taught in High School. R.I.P.

"Top Whitty" Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant of Marines was indeed a stellar Marine. No doubt that he now helps Gabriel guard the Pearly Gates of Heaven, and sits at the right hand of GOD. Ever since meeting Top, I was drawn into his charisma and professionalism. Then a Gunnery Sergeant and I, a Lance Corporal, our bond tied as much more than a superior to a junior rank Marine. He became very much one of my Mentors. Our bond was further sealed during our service at Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, CA. I was fortunate enough to work just down the hall from him. There, we shared our professionalism and dedication to our Marine Corps. We reminisced about our service in Viet Nam and about all those with whom we had served. I am now sorryful for his departure from this Earth, but, look forward someday to stand with him with our Savior in Heaven. Semper Fidelis My Brother and My Friend.

Top, Thank you for all that you've done for our country and for the students at West Brook. You were the first Marine that I ever saw. You were a great role model and I am glad I followed in you footsteps. I know you are guarding the streets of heaven's scene! My unit is a Hmla 367 and they were vmo 3 when you were in Vietnam. They are awesome Marines and you would be proud of them. They uphold the standards set by all of you who served long before us. I have so much to say but I'll just end it with Semper Fi Top. You'll be missed.

America has lost one of her Warriors. The Marine Corps has lost a Brother. Rest In Peace Top. May God Bless you and your loved ones and friends. I'm proud to have known you.
Semper Fidelis, Wally Beddoe, Cpl USMC

What a great man...who loved the Lord! We will miss seeing him on their trips to CA but will one day see him in heaven!!

Our thoughts and prayers always,
Love
Jody & Vicki

Tubby,
Our hearts are broken even as we celebrate your safe arrival home. We thank Father God that we were privileged to have you as our friend and Brother in the Lord. Until we meet again, Semper Fidelis.
To Joan and Family,
Be at peace. We, your family at Nederland Christian, are here for you.
"Let not your heart be troubled".

A True American Hero! Awarded the Navy Cross! A great man of God! He will be missed by all who knew him. He was an inspiration Prayers are with his family and friends! Semper Fi my friend!