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Got word my old CO died

Discussion in 'Military' started by xaircav, Feb 12, 2019.

  1. Feb 12, 2019 at 12:41 PM
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    xaircav

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    7011ABC4-0C18-4B74-AACC-B9F21125A3DA.jpg On the left Colonel (then Major) Bill Schweitzer. A great man. It was a privilege to serve with him. Young guy on the right is the Scout Platoon leader, Capt. Glenn Dalton. 918 in the background was our best loach. We always saved it for him.A85B2548-545C-498E-8D91-C5CA822384C6.jpg My scrawny ass in the B&W photo.
     
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    xaircav, Feb 12, 2019
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  2. Feb 12, 2019 at 12:43 PM
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    Like, so many.
    Hard times make good men.
     
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  3. Feb 12, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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    Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

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    Sorry to hear. It speaks worlds to his leadership that you still remember him and mourn his loss.
     
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  4. Feb 12, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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    One of the few commmanders over there who truly cared about his men instead of chasing the next promotion. The day I caught some shrapnel in my arm he sent his Jeep and driver to the flight line to take me to the aid station.
     
    xaircav, Feb 12, 2019
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  5. Feb 19, 2019 at 9:30 PM
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    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Sorry for your loss.

    I remember a few of my Squadron Commanders. One I remember signed and achievement medal and died in a training accident not too long after I got my medal.
     
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  6. Feb 19, 2019 at 9:42 PM
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    Death is the one thing that gives meaning to life. But its never easy to lose someone close to you.

    Sorry for your loss friend.
     
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    Sad day.
     
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