On July 21, 2014, at 10:48 pm PST, our beloved Carol left us and is now with her maker.

She had a peaceful transition and welcomes your thoughts. Please join us in honoring a woman that contributed greatly to our Great Nation and the thousands she has touched. 

We dedicated our first center in her honor and we will be opening our new Headquarters at 11 S. D Street, Perris, CA 92570 and in honor of her memory, it will be the Carol A. Grice SWVBRC Headquarters. We will display a memorial shrine to share with all that visit the history of Carol.

It was my honor and privilege to know Carol and be with her at her final moments.

Semper Fi,

Albert R. Renteria, Founder and CEO, SWVBRC 

Hi Al,

Carol and I have been good friends for a long time.  We worked on OI together and went to many Navy League meetings together as she could not drive at night. She helped me with my Mom with wound care which was her expertise. I enjoyed her stories about her experiences in her military career.  She had a strong but great personality and could get things done.  I really miss her as she was a great friend.

Albert, I know how much Carol was loved by all that had the pleasure of meeting her. I got to talk to her about her dog Gunny. She told me she was unable to take care of her anymore, and that Gunny was homeless when she had found her on the streets. She said that she gave her to you and Gunny bit you when she met you. I think Gunny liked you. Soon after she bit your grandson and you asked me to take Gunny in. I told her that Gunny was doing good and very happy. I was hoping to take Gunny to see her. I know Carol is looking down at Gunny now. We will miss Carol and pray for her everyday. Albert Guzman

To Albert and all,

I installed Carol's Home Security Alarm while I was in training back in early 2000. I was also in the Navy Reserve and Carol and I hit it off like she did with everyone, especially "her" sailors. We stayed in touch and quickly became friends. When I was recalled to Active Duty after 9/11 she emailed with my dad from an email that I had CC'd her in to him. They quickly became friends since my dad was a sailor from '54 to '61. They shared many a story and laugh. She was always calling my dad to check up on me while I was back on active duty. I'd call her on her birthday and she asked me the 1st time how I knew it was her birthday? I said, I installed your home security alarm and that was one of the questions I asked you, and you told me. She told me her story and showed the picture of the 1st Female Officer ever allowed in the "Mess Night" and was very proud of that. As well she should be. This world lost an awesome lady and leader and heaven picked up a true Angel. You will be missed her by everyone you ever touched Carol, and one day we shall meet again.

Tracy

I came to know Carol when I was the Director of Alumni Relations at our alma mater. I nominated her for our most prestigious award, The Horizon Award. She returned to Omaha to receive her award at the annual alumni reunion. There I had the honor of meeting Al. From that time on we were "buddies." 

In the spring of 2013, I traveled to Oceanside to meet with area alums. I am so very glad that I had this opportunity to spend time again with Carol and Al.

I was so very sad, yet extremely honored, that Carol placed calls to me during her last days. It was difficult to hear Carol in such a weakened state. I know now that she is strong again and most likely giving orders in Heaven!

I will miss her, but in keeping with our alumni motto, it is my hope that "I Made a Difference" in Carol's life.