Special Forces Association Chapter 76/ South Florida Chapter......... "THE GREEN BERETS": Passing of CSM(R) Carlos Zayas

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Passing of CSM(R) Carlos Zayas

CHAPTER 76

SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION

South Florida Chapter

“The Green Berets”

December 24, 2020

Hello SF Members and Friends of the Association,

As we celebrate this Christmas 2020, we will be doing so without a valued friend and brother. It is with much sadness and deep regret that I must write my Christmas message and inform you of the passing of CSM(R) Carlos Zayas. Many of us had known Carlos for 40 years or longer and considered him to be a friend, mentor, compadre and a member of our Special Forces family. Carlos served honorably for over 42 years in the US Army and National Guard including Special Forces and Military Intelligence.

At this time, we do not have any further details such as date of death, cause or service information, but will share them with you as we learn more. It would appear that he lived to be 72 years old, since he celebrated a birthday on November 11^th and we are just now learning of his passing.

As we learn that COVID cases are on the rise, please be careful. Wear masks and wash your hands frequently.

Please let us know if you need assistance or a delivery made and keep us apprised of your health status should it change for the worse.

On the more positive note, a COVID vaccine is available for those who will take it.

We look forward to a better 2021 and even though times may seem uncertain, it is important that we keep an optimistic outlook for ourselves and our loved ones.

Merry Christmas to my SF Brothers and hope to see you soon.