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The Reaper
10-27-2008, 18:34
It is with deep regret that the staff and members of ProfessionalSoldiers.com report the passing this morning of Jack Moroney, Colonel (Retired), Special Forces (http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/col_moroney.php).
Colonel Moroney was a rare individual who was a warrior, mentor, leader, father, husband and great American. He epitomized the Quiet Professional.
I was privileged to have him as a Group Commander, there was no one better at getting the job done and taking care of his people than Colonel Moroney. Woe to anyone who attempted to mess with his people, or Special Forces.
He was a friend who could be counted on and an inspiration who led from the front.
I am proud to have known him, and the world is a lesser place without him.
RIP, Sir. Thank you for your exceptional service, and your friendship. You will not be forgotten.
Save a place for us on the other side. We will meet again.
TR
"Wenn einer von uns fallen sollt, der Andere steht für zwei"
Team Sergeant
10-27-2008, 18:35
Colonel Jack Moroney
Special Forces officer, warrior, mentor and great American, thank you Sir for sharing part of your life experiences and lessons with me. It was an honor to have known you.
Rest in Peace Colonel Moroney.
You will be missed.
Jeff
Rest in Peace Col Jack.
It was an Honor serving with you and you will be sorely missed.
Kyobanim
10-27-2008, 18:37
Col. Jack,
It has been my honor to know you these last few years. I will miss you and your council.
Rest in Peace, Sir.
Curt
2018commo
10-27-2008, 18:38
Rest in Peace, Sir.
Your wisdom and passion will be missed.
Rest in peace Colonel Moroney.
Sir,
You were the sage of wisdom that created extraordinary men. Many will carry with you a lifelong passion of courage and a warrior spirit from your fine example of a man, a soldier, and a warrior.
RIP Sir
Peregrino
10-27-2008, 19:10
Rest in Peace, Sir. Our prayers for your family in their time of need.
Justinmd
10-27-2008, 19:14
Sir, rest in peace.
longrange1947
10-27-2008, 19:19
Rest in Peace Sir.
You deserve a well earned rest.
I am in shock and deeply saddened...the world will be a lesser place without your wit and wisdom. Sir, though we never met...I will miss you greatly. Rest in Peace, Colonel...my prayers are with your family. I'll not forget you.
Go Devil
10-27-2008, 19:51
People have the ability to live long beyond the time that they shed this mortal coil.
But, there is a price, and the only legal tender accepted is influence.
Colonel Moroney, your intelligent discourse, offered wisdom, experience, and insight were well recieved.
Your words here have influenced me.
You will live on in the hearts and minds of all you have influenced.
You have paid in full.
Though your physical presence will be greatly missed,
Live on Mr. Moroney !
Rest in peace, Sir. I regret I never had the opportunity to meet you in person; thank you for your presence on this site, and the chance to glimpse some of your thoughts and wisdom.
Rest in Peace, Sir. Thank you for your service.
Just returned from Houston and the first post I open is this one. Damn! RIP, Sir! May you enjoy nothing further but blue skies, gentle breezes, and soft landings.
Richard
RIP
thoughts and prayers to his family and friends
RIP Col Moroney.....you will be sorely missed.
I can only wish at this point I had gotten to know you better.
Lesson learned.
LongWire
10-27-2008, 20:48
RIP Sir, You were an example for all to follow.
Prayers to the family.
Scimitar
10-27-2008, 20:51
Sir,
Some men earn their place on this earth many times over. You where definately one of those. Your wisdom and humility will be deeply missed.
Blue skys and soft landings Sir.
Scimitar
Rest in Peace, Sir.
You will be missed, and never forgotten.
rubberneck
10-27-2008, 21:05
RIP Colonel. I always looked forward to reading his posts. Not only were they straight to the point they always contained wisdom in an unexpected way.
GratefulCitizen
10-27-2008, 21:05
Rest in peace, Colonel.
Thomas_Leo
10-27-2008, 21:11
Rest In Peace, Sir.
Prays sent for the family.
TL
Plutarch
10-27-2008, 21:15
RIP Sir,
I learned a great deal from Colonel Moroney's posts.
Trip_Wire (RIP)
10-27-2008, 21:38
RIP, COL — You will be missed!
Smokin Joe
10-27-2008, 22:15
RIP, COL Moroney, you will forever be missed!
Thank you so much for everything you have given throughout your tremendous life.
Blitzzz (RIP)
10-27-2008, 22:26
You gave us so much, and will be greatly missed. Be with God. Dave
Remington Raidr
10-27-2008, 22:32
RIP Col., the others will stand for you.
NousDefionsDoc
10-27-2008, 22:32
En paz descanse Mi Coronel. Vaya con Dios.
De Oppresso Liber Sir.
Deadhead 63A1
10-27-2008, 22:36
RIP, sir.
AmericanPride
10-27-2008, 22:37
RIP Sir
Thank you for the witty and great advice you offered while I was making my way through the course and on a team.
Really a loss to the community, this site and the Regiment. You will be missed. Rest easy and if there is anything we can do for the family please let us know. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
AP
Rest in peace, Sir. You will be missed.
RIP, Colonel. My thoughts are with your family.
x-factor
10-27-2008, 23:34
I consider myself privileged to have been exposed to his experience and his opinions on this board.
RIP, Col JM.
hunteran
10-27-2008, 23:54
RIP Col Moroney
jasonglh
10-28-2008, 00:20
I only knew of the Col from this forum but am deeply saddened by his passing.
RIP Col Moroney
RIP Col, thank you for having shared your wisdom and experience and for your service to this country.
Prayers out to the family.
The antihero
10-28-2008, 02:23
I feel deeply sorry. Although I didn't know him in person Colonel Moroney had struck a cord in me just by reading his words on this board. I shall surely miss him and I can just imagine how much those close to him will miss him. RIP Sir, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Rumblyguts
10-28-2008, 03:43
Rest in Peace, Sir.
Even as an outsider, you could tell that he was special...what and how way he wrote, his mentoring, the history that he was, his posts about his land or the "woodchucks"
damn
Rest in Peace Colonel Moroney
via con Dios..
Ret10Echo
10-28-2008, 05:28
Rest in Peace Sir,
You will be sorely missed.
Bill Joyner
10-28-2008, 05:51
Rest in Peace Col.
Surgicalcric
10-28-2008, 05:56
Rest in peace Sir.
You have earned a place in the memories of us all.
Crip
Ladyhawke
10-28-2008, 06:12
I will miss all the posts Col. Moroney posted to this site- I always looked forward to seeing what words of wisdom he would put down. May he find a place more beautiful than the one he has left. Our prayers to his family in this most difficult time. RIP sir.
May You Rest In Peace Colonel Moroney.
Am so thankful for the privledge of reading your words of wisdom over the years, always so eloquently written here.
May the angels bring peace to your family, and all those who loved you here on earth.
Sincerely,
Holly
TitratetoEffect
10-28-2008, 06:27
Rest in peace, Colonel.
Phil
Sir, I will miss your thoughts and wisdom. You will be missed, but never forgotten. Peace be with you and your family.
Dragbag036
10-28-2008, 06:44
RIP Sir
The path of the Warrior is lifelong, and mastery is often simply staying on the path.
- Richard Heckler
JumpinJoe1010
10-28-2008, 07:19
Rest In Peace Sir. Prayers will go out for your family.
Red Flag 1
10-28-2008, 07:30
Just awful news!
Rest In Peace Colonel Moroney!! You will be missed!!!
Rest in peace Colonel, you will be missed.
God Bless you and your family, RIP Sir....
My deepest sympathy go's out to the entire Moroney Family. If I was just browsing thru a thread that did not catch my interest. I would always pause and take the time to read a J. Moroney post, he will be missed.
RIP Sir.
Terribly sad news.
My thoughts and prayers are with Colonel Moroney, his family, his brothers in arms, and his friends.
I knew Colonel Moroney only through this forum. I was always inspired and humbled by his presence. He went out of his way to make me feel welcome here.
I'll never ever forget the nights and days of 11/05/07 thru 11/06/2007 whereby we talked about what he did in Vietnam. He sent me around a dozen photographs of the various AO's he served in and took the time to explain what I was looking at in each picture. Truely a man that was down to earth and one who cared very much about Special Forces back then and today day.
RT AXE 10
10-28-2008, 08:29
R.I.P. Sir, (Salute)
Thanks for all that you've done
af_rigger
10-28-2008, 08:30
RIP, Colonel. My thoughts are with your family.
AF_Rigger
Constant
10-28-2008, 08:34
Rest in peace Colonel; may your wisdom continue to be shared and your dedication to our nation always remembered.
Rest In Peace, Sir.
You will be missed.
R.I.P. Col, to say you will be missed is an understatement. The things that I learned from your posts here have made me a better NCO. The best way for me to thank you for that, I feel, is to lead by example, and I will. Thank you, Sir.
LibraryLady
10-28-2008, 09:05
RIP Sir
You will be missed.
LL
Rest easy sir. You will be missed.
I sent this to him awhile ago. He told me that he knew it and read it often.
For Colonel Jack Moroney, his family and those who knew the man, and for his beloved Vermont.
Pan in Vermont
Rudyard Kipling
It’s forty in the shade to-day, the spouting eaves declare;
The boulders nose above the drift, the southern slopes are bare;
Hub-deep in slush Apollo’s car swings north along the Zod-
iac. Good luck, the Spring is back, and Pan is on the road!
His house is Gee & Tellus’ Sons, – so goes his jest with men –
He sold us Zeus knows what last year; he’ll take us in again.
Disguised behind the livery-team, fur-coated, rubber-shod –
Yet Apis from the bull-pen lows – he knows his brother God!
Now down the lines of tasseled pines the yearning whispers wake –
Pithys of old thy love behold! Come in for Hermes’s sake!
How long since that so-Boston boot with reeling Maenads ran!
Numen adest! Let be the rest. Pipe and we pay, O Pan.
(What though his phlox and hollyhocks ere half a month demised?
What though his ampelopsis clambered not as advertised?
Though every seed was guaranteed and every standard true –
Forget, forgive they did not live! Believe, and buy anew!)
Now o’er a careless knee he flings the painted page abroad –
Such bloom hath never eye beheld this side of Eden Sword;
Such fruit Pomona marks her own, yea, Liber oversees,
That we may reach (one dollar each) the Lost Hesperides!
Serene, assenting, unabashed, he writes our orders down: –
Blue Asphodel on all our paths – a few true bays for crown –
Uncankered bud, immoral flower, and leaves that never fall –
Apples of Gold, of Youth, of Health – and – thank you, Pan, that’s all….
He’s off along the drifted pent to catch the Windsor train,
And swindle every citizen from Keene to Lake Champlain.
But where his goat’s-hoof cut the crust – beloved, look below –
He’s left us (I’ll forgive him all) the may-flower ‘neath her snow!
Slantwire
10-28-2008, 09:21
RIP, Colonel.
Just through this site, it is obvious that he was a man of rare quality.
Hand salute from one old SF dog to another.
Goggles Pizano
10-28-2008, 09:52
In pace requiescat, Colonel Moroney.
In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Your wisdom in this forum was invaluable. I will pray for your family, and I know you are finally home with old friends. Thank you Sir.
JustinW20
10-28-2008, 10:04
Rest in peace, Sir.
thomps2100
10-28-2008, 10:21
Rest In Peace, Sir. You will be missed greatly.
We will miss his postings: sometimes sharp, sometimes funny, sometimes educational, but always worth the read.
Roguish Lawyer
10-28-2008, 10:39
RIP Colonel. Thank you for your friendship and your service.
greenberetTFS
10-28-2008, 10:56
RIP, From one old SF soldier to another. You will be missed Sir..... :(
GB TFS
...you left quite a legacy.
ZonieDiver
10-28-2008, 11:10
We will miss his postings: sometimes sharp, sometimes funny, sometimes educational, but always worth the read.
And he usually managed to do all those things in the same, short post. The Colonel had an amazing way with words. It is difficult to think of this site without him. Godspeed, sir.
I will miss your words, Sir. RIP
Schmalzy
10-28-2008, 11:26
RIP Sir. Thank you for your years of service, your priceless wisdom and experience.
TheLion03
10-28-2008, 11:34
RIP Sir, your wisdom will be sorely missed.
RIP Sir, you will be missed.
Always the bastion of reason and common sense. Able to take complicated issues and reduce them to level that even a bone head like me could get my mind around them. Col. Moroney will be missed. On a selfish note, I always received immense enjoyment from the pictures of his place Vermont that he would published from time to time. From the beautiful scenery to the ones which included the shots of the local wildlife. May god be with his family.
You will be missed Sir
Prayers to Family and Friends
I did not have the honor of knowing him personally, but all I needed was to read his posts on this site and see how others herein held him in such high regard to understand and appreciate what a truly remarkable man the Colonel must have been. As others have already stated, I too would never pass one of his posts without reading it completely. I will certainly miss the wisdom, knowledge and humor his posts always provided. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
AGaillard
10-28-2008, 13:05
RIP Sir. Regardless of the topic being discussed I always read the Colonel's posts at least twice.
Thanks for fighting the good fight for us. Rest In Peace, Sir.
Damn - it hurts to lose a good one!
Infantry44
10-28-2008, 15:04
Sir,
Thank you for your guidance over the few short years we knew each other via this site. Prayers sent to you & your family.
RIP, Warrior
Brian
BMT (RIP)
10-28-2008, 15:24
RIP Sir.
Maybe George Patton had the right idea with these word's.
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."
BMT
armymom1228
10-28-2008, 15:35
RIP Colonel. I always looked forward to reading his posts. Not only were they straight to the point they always contained wisdom in an unexpected way.
I was struggling for the right words to say. Rubberneck you said it for me..
Col. Sir, men like you, keep the wind I sail in free.. thank you.. you explify this quote.
"We are the gaurdians of a great faith. When we believe that freedom
offers the best chance of peace and prosperity for all, and our desire
for peace cannot be seperated from our believe in liberty." Harry S.
Truman
blue skies, fair winds you shall be missed
a.
army mom
RIP Colonel Moroney. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
It was a privilege to read your wisdom, wit and stories. You will be missed.
charlietwo
10-28-2008, 16:28
RIP Sir. Your wisdom was inspiring. You will be missed greatly.
De Oppresso Liber
Like someone mentioned. I too re-read what the Colonel wrote.
Thank You.
4StringSlinger
10-28-2008, 16:36
RIP, Colonel Moroney.
tom kelly
10-28-2008, 17:12
R I P Colonel, You will be missed.Regard's, tom kelly
Rest in peace, Sir.
You and your family are in our prayers.
Rest In Peace, Sir. Thank you for your service, words of wisdom, and inspiration.
RIP. Sir.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
JoeEcho45
10-28-2008, 18:15
Rest in Hallowed Peace, Col. Prayers out for the ones you left to cherish your memory.
Joe
Dear Sir,
My prayers go out to you and yours. I am ashamed to admit that I am angry with myself for not having learned more from you while you were here on earth and find myself envious of those who did.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
SGT. Stansbury
Rest in Peace COL. Thank You for all you did for the freedoms of our country. Thank You for passing on your wisdom, candor, and wit. Thank you to the administrators of this site for giving us such a forum as to allow quality men as the COL an outlet to express his insight to those of us that never got the privilege to meet the COL in person.
My Prayers are sent to your family to comfort them in this time.
NSDQ
RIP Sir. I've reviewed my interactions with you, and noticed that I wished you a Happy Fourth - your last Fourth. I appreciated your responses to that message and my questions, however misinformed and poorly thought out they were. I have learned more as a result of the short time we interacted through this medium which you stated to me you disliked compared to human-human interaction. Nonetheless, you have created a library of material and resources which will live on. I never learned very much about your exact history, but based on my readings of your contributions to this website, I presume they were quite impactful on your men and the world.
I'm only 24, but I hope after my career, I continue to cultivate talent through mentorship, advice, and care for the organizations I affiliate with like you did for this one.
stu
Basenshukai
10-28-2008, 21:36
RIP, Sir. See you on the other side. De Oppresso Liber.
RIP Sir, it is my regret that I never had the honor of meeting him in person. My prayers go to his family. You will be missed Sir, your words of wisdom written on this site have bettered us all.
I hope your legs are now fresh, your lungs powerful, your back loose and free from pain, and I hope you fly yourself up and over one beautiful mountain range to the next, through an eternity of never ending adventure and peace among your loved ones waiting for you there.
He lived a remarkable life, and we will sorely miss his wise and laconic council.
God bless your family and reward them for your service and their support.
A Giant among men has passed on.
Wiseborn
10-29-2008, 01:37
Rest Easy Sir.
I enjoyed reading your posts
Like Richard, this is the first post I saw after returning from an out-of-town project...damn...
RIP, Sir.
CoLawman
10-29-2008, 06:21
Rest in Peace Colonel, I will miss your sage and wise contributions to this site.
CLIMBNRG
10-29-2008, 07:21
RIP Sir,
Better than honor and glory, and History's iron pen,
Was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.
~Richard Watson Gilder
Shadow86
10-29-2008, 08:01
Rest in Peace Sir
Your willingness to share your wisdom and experience provided great insight and guidance to many young soldiers, myself included.
I hadn't logged on since Monday and just had to close the door to my office. I'm shocked and saddened by COL Moroney's passing.
COL Jack had an tremendous love for all of you, though he was never above offering sage advise to those of us who were outside the SF circle.
Multiple times over the past year and a half COL Jack afforded me advice in how to deal with my Soldiers, my students, and my life. He worked with me through a few difficult issues, not because he had to, but because he wanted to. I am forever greatful for the time he spent to answer my questions and offer insight.
I have used his vision of what it means to be a Soldier first, then an Officer with all of my student lieutenants, citing him, of course. He had an amazing way with words that could not be duplicated. I had the attached quote posted in my office but added the picture this morning.
The world is a little less wise with his passing. God bless you, COL Jack; you will be missed.
<Salute>
The Reaper
10-29-2008, 08:11
He was indeed, a rare individual, with some interesting dichotomies.
Thank you for your kind words, though I am, sure he would be embarrassed to see all of this.
I hope that in time, his family comes to read these small tributes that we have offered here.
TR
Gents, My apologies for not posting my condolences earlier.
It seems as though every time I open my email, or go into one of my favorite forums, someone I know has passed on. We're all going to get there someday, and in the long run the only thing that really matters is what you leave behind. Your family, your friends and your reputation as a man.. nothing else really matters.
Jack Moroney had a lot of friends, and eight pages of laudatory comments speaks volumes about his reputation.
Sir, it is with great sadness that this board will no longer reap your years of wisdom and leadership. You will be missed.
De Oppresso Liber,
//cc
jsragman
10-29-2008, 10:16
Rest in Peace, Sir. Your words have touched us all.
coolshock1
10-29-2008, 10:47
Rest in peace sir. My condolences to everyone on this board. As with many of you I enjoy reading your posts, seeing the perspectives that you show and the lessons/advice given. He and his family will be in my prayers.
Thank you for your service sir.
Rest in Peace, Colonel. May your memory live on through all the Soldiers you have mentored,a dn all the lives you have touched.
"Because I could not stop for Death --
He kindly stopped for me --
The Carriage held but just Ourselves --
And Immortality."- Emily Dickinson
Rest in peace Sir. My prayers are with you and your family. Though I never had the honor to meet you face to face, you will be missed. May the trout be plentiful Sir!
aricbcool
10-29-2008, 12:40
Rest in Peace Col. Moroney. Thank you for all you've done... for this nation, and for all the aspiring warriors who came here for help and advice.
Very Respectfully,
Aric
The Reaper
10-29-2008, 13:46
Day Funeral Home, Inc.
4 Franklin Street ~ P.O. Box 357
Randolph, Vermont 05060
Phone (802) 728-3222
Randolph, Retired Col. John F. Moroney, III, 66, a 27 year Army veteran, died Monday, October 27, 2008 at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
He was born March 26, 1942 in Ridgewood, NJ the son of John F. Moroney, Jr. and Dorothy (Thompson) Moroney.
John attended Oradell (NJ) public schools and graduated from River Dell Regional High School in 1960. He received both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, in Wildlife Management, from the University of Maine. He later earned a Master of Science degree in Administration from St. Michael’s College in Winooski. He was married to Judith Erber December 26, 1964 in Oradell, NJ. An Infantry and Special Forces officer from 1965-1993, Col. Moroney served his country and his Soldiers in South Vietnam, South Korea, Africa, and Europe. Col. Moroney’s awards and decorations include three Legions of Merit, the Bronze Star, four Meritorious Service Medals, two Army Commendation Medals, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Ranger Tab, and the Special Forces Tab. Following his retirement in 1993, the Moroneys moved to Randolph.
John loved nature and his dogs. He was active in the Military Officers Association.
He is survived by his wife Judith Moroney of Randolph, son Patrick Moroney and his wife Eileen of Downers Grove, IL, daughter Carron Moroney of Montclair, NJ, son Daniel Moroney and his wife Hiromi of Woodbridge, VA, sister Kathleen Parcells of Berkeley Heights, NJ, and 3 grandchildren.
Military funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 4, 9:00 A.M. in Ft. Myer Chapel, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA followed by burial with full military honors. There are no calling hours.
The family has designated the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) for memorial contributions. The SOWF provides college scholarship grants to the children of Special Operations personnel killed in the line of duty and may be reached at www.specialops.org or PO Box 13483, Tampa, FL 33681-3483.
Private online condolences may be left at www.dayfunerals.com
Local arrangements are under the direction of the Day Funeral Home, Randolph
Sean Parcells
10-29-2008, 15:06
In the days to come in Arlington National Cemetary I will be amoungst the finest Humanity has to offer.I will be there becuase as luck would have it Colonel Jack Moroney was my Uncle,most others will be there because of they're works in this life and for the love of a man who was the truest measure of what it is to be a "Warrior Poet". To all of you that earned his respect and friendship you are the finest this world has to offer and I will be humble in your presence. I know whatever ground he holds today he has them surrounded from the inside and is preparing our defenses for when we join him. God Bless You All. Sean
The Reaper
10-29-2008, 15:11
Welcome aboard, Sean.
Condolences on your loss, and the loss to all of us as well.
TR
greenberetTFS
10-29-2008, 16:15
The Memoriam on Colonel Jack Moroney is an outstanding post showing the side of the man whom we highly respected,his past ,his present and now he's with his Chief Commander.......:)
GB TFS
112thSOLCA
10-29-2008, 17:26
RIP Sir - you will be missed
Rest in Peace Sir
Your words have inspired me in so many ways. I will miss your pearls of wisdom.
God Bless
Bill Harsey
10-29-2008, 19:56
In the days to come in Arlington National Cemetary I will be amoungst the finest Humanity has to offer.I will be there becuase as luck would have it Colonel Jack Moroney was my Uncle,most others will be there because of they're works in this life and for the love of a man who was the truest measure of what it is to be a "Warrior Poet". To all of you that earned his respect and friendship you are the finest this world has to offer and I will be humble in your presence. I know whatever ground he holds today he has them surrounded from the inside and is preparing our defenses for when we join him. God Bless You All. Sean
Welcome aboard Sean.
Your uncle had quite an impact around here.
The correct words are not coming so please know you are among friends and every post I've read is written with full sincerity.
Jack,
You are missed but will never be forgotten.
CPTAUSRET
10-29-2008, 20:04
Welcome aboard Sean.
Your uncle had quite an impact around here.
The correct words are not coming so please know you are among friends and every post I've read is written with full sincerity.
Jack,
You are missed but will never be forgotten.
AMEN!
Rest in Peace, COL Moroney. Though I never met him, I feel like I've lost a friend.
My condolences to his wife and family.
Edit to add: One of COL Jack's last post was to help me identify a hawk. He loved his critters. I reckon they loved him too.
Patrick Mc.
dr. mabuse
10-29-2008, 21:31
Blue skies Colonel.
Ambush Master
10-29-2008, 21:34
Thoughts and Prayers out to the Family...........which includes ALL OF US!!
Sir, having only met you here, spoken with you on several occasions and with our fellow Brothers at arms with whom you served, I can say that you are a stalwart of our Brotherhood!! You epitomized the SF and to an even greater degree the SF Officer, the "Alpha". You will be missed, but also remembered, and your wisdom will live on through many of us in the way that we conduct our lives.
Godspeed Brother, God bless you and your's, and I will be looking for you and the others at the RP, just off of that final DZ!!
Martin
GANGSTER
10-30-2008, 05:13
I first met Bulldog in ’83, and was fortunate to have 2 assignments under his command. I spoke with him 2 weeks ago to ask for his personal Bio and photos in order to submit him for the Distinguished Member of the Regiment (DMOR). Reluctant at first, he said he only wanted to do right by those he served with. Being remarkably humble, he gave the credit for being the person he was to the Special Forces soldiers he served with. I’ll continue to have his named placed as DMOR only now it will be awarded posthumously. Last week we joked that he thought he’d be entering the Hall of Fame for the over 65 bench Press. He could still throw down plates with the best as depicted in his photos.
He always led from the front as an example of how to command. He set high standards for those who wished to remain under his command but never standards he didn’t hold himself to as well. He could send and receive Morse code at 10+/10+; he could calculate explosive charges, start an IV in a stressful environment, lead a rucksack march and buy the first round of beer at the end. He could move, shoot and communicate with his teams and that’s usually where you’d find him, alongside his teams. When we went home he’d go back to the office to do his paperwork.
I believe most of us here will keep his memory alive and realize we are and were better soldiers for the wisdom he shared. Thank you for remembering a fallen warrior.
De Oppresso Liber
Bob
We will miss his postings: sometimes sharp, sometimes funny, sometimes educational, but always worth the read.
His words of wisdom will truly be missed.
Rest in Peace Sir.
Sir,
If I may add to your eloquent comments about Colonel Moroney, I would like to say that those of us who have never been in armed service have also benefited from the colonel's wisdom.
I'm unqualified to say what makes a man a noble warrior. (I'd guess he would look pretty much like the colonel.) I can say confidently that Jack Moroney was the epitome of a citizen--a person whom all Americans could unashamedly admire.
I believe most of us here will keep his memory alive and realize we are and were better soldiers for the wisdom he shared. Thank you for remembering a fallen warrior.
De Oppresso Liber
Bob
bravo22b
10-30-2008, 09:55
Thank you for your service, sir.
May the country never forget you or others like you.
GracieLou
10-30-2008, 14:17
Rest in Peace Colonel Moroney. We were blessed with your presence and are saddened by your absence -- thank you for your wonderful contributions to our Nation, your Army, your Soldiers, and this Bulletin Board.
Prayers out to your family, friends, and colleagues..
takeumnow
10-30-2008, 22:03
Rest In Peace sir!
Rest in Peace Sir. You will be greatly missed by all.
Rest in peace Sir. My prayers go out to your family and loved one.
RIP Colonel. I often thought What a privilege it wouls to have served with you when we were both in. it has been an honor to have known you even through this site. God Bless you and your family......
Looking back on several of the COL's posts, I realized that his last "log in" was about 0545 the morning of 27 Oct 08.
He was checking in on all of us to ensure that we were okay.
Sean, our heartfelt condolences to the Moroney Family and Friends.
Rest in Peace Sir.
De Oppresso Liber !!
Stras
dividebyzero
10-31-2008, 17:17
RIP Colonel Moroney, I always admired your contributions and am deeply thankful for your service.
Shocked and greatly saddened. God bless you, and your family, Colonel. An example to us all.
Welcome aboard, Sean.
deanwells
11-01-2008, 12:49
Rest in Peace Sir and thank you for your service, sense of humor, and pearls of wisdom.
frostfire
11-02-2008, 00:29
Rest in peace Jack Moroney Sir
3SoldierDad
11-02-2008, 05:38
Rest in peace Colonel Jack Moroney - Thank you for your service.
Three Soldier Dad...Chuck
Roycroft201
11-02-2008, 15:38
It is approaching one week since I was shocked to learn of Colonel Moroney's passing.
I have been searching for ways to express my thoughts, especially since I feel that it is only fitting to do so since we have lost one of our master wordsmiths, but nothing seems adequate. ( I, too, was among the many who 'begged' Colonel Jack to write a book... and as Razor noted some time ago, when the Colonel said in a post that he 'just' has some thoughts and notes in a zipped up binder, wouldn't we all wish to be able to read what it contained. ).
The Reaper and Team Sergeant were eloquent in their words that opened this thread. Yet, I kept thinking that so many of the words used by the Quiet Professionals to describe Colonel Jack, could also be used by many of us on this board who are civilians and came to know him through PS.com. He was a mentor, a teacher (of many subjects), a friend to us, as well.
Re-reading many of the Colonel's posts this past week has been a moving, and sometimes difficult, experience. However, what it has been most of all was a reminder that for those words that the Colonel wrote for our benefit not to have been in vain or a waste of his time, then it is up to me (personally and also as a teacher) to put many of his lessons to work when I can.
To the Quiet Professionals here, please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother.
To Mrs. Moroney, his sons and daughter, his grandchildren and the rest of his family, please accept my deepest sympathies.
And to Colonel Jack, thank you for everything.
Sincerely,
B.
Roycroft201
Sean Parcells
11-02-2008, 17:59
I take my leave of this Hallowed Ground.Thank you for letting me come into your house.
If you calm yourself enough to hear and feel the world around you.
The beating of your heart sounds off like God Almightys Drum.
In between the thunder can you feel the deadly silence?
Special Forces defend my Freedom
Till God Thy Kindom Come!
God Bless you Uncle Jack
smokfire
11-03-2008, 08:56
Your wisdom and integrity will be missed by all. Rest in Peace Sir.
smokfire
A true loss for both the country and the state of Vermont - which could definately use more gentlemen like COL Jack.
He recently tutored me when I was interviewing for a company command and his words were spot on. I feel both blessed to have learned from him and cheated that I never worked for him. A roll model for any young officer. Thank you Sir. Blue skies.
Rob_0811
11-03-2008, 11:04
Thank you for your service, Sir.
Rest in Peace
Rob
I always paid particularly close attention to the Colonel's replies in all threads. His knowledge and experience always shined in every post.
REST IN PEACE!
Thank you Sir and god speed.
Books
D9 (RIP)
11-03-2008, 22:20
Rest in Peace, Sir. ~S~
Team Sergeant
11-04-2008, 11:08
It was a very nice ceremony. The church was packed. COL Moroney now rests in Arlington National. I'll post some pictures when I return.
The Reaper
11-04-2008, 11:17
It was a very nice ceremony. The church was packed. COL Moroney now rests in Arlington National. I'll post some pictures when I return.
Thanks for attending, and the report.
TR
TS
Thanks for being there for us who could not make it.
Col Jack Rest in Peace.
jasonglh
11-04-2008, 16:05
Col Moroney and his family were certainly on our minds as we stood in line this morning to cast our votes. I think its very fitting that my district votes at the VFW.
My wife and I both lurk this forum and are grateful for the wisdom he shared here with us.
RIP Sir
Thank you, Team Sergeant.
bandycpa
11-04-2008, 20:16
Rest In Peace, Col. Jack. I will miss you, my friend.
No matter the post, I always learned something from Col. Jack. He welcomed me to this board over 2 years ago, and was kind enough to answer many questions I had over the course of those 2 years. I go back and read his emails and PM's periodically. His wisdom still jumps off the pages every time I revisit our conversations. He marked my life with his advice and friendship, and changed my way of thinking in many, many ways.
I'd check in with him every so often just to see how he was doing. He always asked me about my boys, and always encouraged me to enjoy my time with them. He always spoke fondly of his family, too.
I had not been to the board in several days. My heart sank when I saw the home page with the news of his passing. Col. Jack, rest easy and I'll see you on the other side one day, Sir. Thank you for everything.
Bandy
Weazle23
11-06-2008, 00:52
Rest In Peace, Sir.
You always responded to PM's with well thought out advice and I feel honored that you responded at all. Thank-you for your service.
Michelle
11-06-2008, 10:16
My God. I just heard this news from someone via email.
I don't even have the words......
To say he will be missed is an understatement. He touched many of us with his humor, wit, intelligence and bravery.
Rest in peace Sir. Prayers out to his family and many many many friends.
m1
Ammodawg
11-06-2008, 11:31
Rest in Peace Colonel Moroney, the world is a lesser place now. :(
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and helping those of us that needed a little guidance. *salute*
Achilles
11-06-2008, 18:16
RIP, Sir.
You will be missed.
I've been gone for a few weeks to return to this news. Col. Moroney gave council and shared thoughts with all of us, and I will never forget his private words after the VT shootings. Rest in peace sir, I only regret that we never had a chance to write all of your wisdom down, although it will be passed on in the traditions of your men and those who you crossed paths with you. God speed, sir.
RAVEN_DUST
11-06-2008, 19:37
Col. Moroney I just wanna thank you for your service and the wisdom you shared on this site. Your posts were the ones I usually read when I saw that you last posted in a thread. Definitely a god amongst men and a hero amongst warriors. Thank you Sir and rest easy.
Intel_Airman
11-08-2008, 06:43
Rest in Peace Sir. The knowledge you have provided has made each and every one of us better warriors and citizens.
gmayor18
11-08-2008, 21:21
I just checked in and was shocked. I was fortunate to serve with you. Rest in Peace, sir.
sleepyhead4
11-12-2008, 15:40
Rest In Peace, Sir. It was a previlege learning from you.
I've been very absent due to the husband visiting home.
I'm crushed. It's sort of bizarre to be this broken up over someone I don't know in real life, or even that well online - but he's an American hero. I'm glad I'm part of that small segment of the population who has some idea of the magnitude of the man who just left us.
I especially appreciated all of his insights on the military family and his devotion to his best friend - his wife.
Rest in peace Colonel. You were the real deal.
MoonAngel
11-14-2008, 08:19
I am grateful that this website gave me the chance to know Col Moroney in some small way.
God speed and God bless you, Sir.
The next time my family is in Arlington I will take my children to see your headstone. You are a true hero.
Mosby Raider
11-16-2008, 06:52
Rest in Peace Sir.
I just finished watching Colonel Moroney’s slideshow…..very nice.
God bless you Sir. R.I.P.
hermitcrab
11-17-2008, 23:42
My condolences to all those that knew him...
Stargazer
11-18-2008, 12:42
I am saddened to learn about the passing of Colonel Moroney but grateful that I had the privilege to know of him. I have a deep abiding respect for the man he was and all that he accomplished in his glorious life. He left footprints upon the earth, minds and hearts.
My condolences to his family and loved ones for their great loss.
He shall never be forgotten. A grateful American.
ZooKeeper
11-19-2008, 22:16
Rest in peace Sir.
Go For Broke
11-20-2008, 22:30
Rest in Peace Sir.
V/R,
I had the priviledge of serving with COL Moroney when he first arrived in Vietnam in 1968. He was a CPT and my A-Team leader at the time. He was a great guy and leader. He will be missed. I had not seen him since leaving Vietnam, but talked to him on the land line and emails over the years. I had talked to him a few days prior to his passing and it was quite a shock to me when I was notified of his passing. guys, were are thinning out. RIP
Eaglesiniowa
11-22-2008, 13:20
I had the distinct honor and pleasure of working for COL Moroney (then MAJ Moroney) back in the 80's. He was a great leader, a tremendous inspiration and a wonderful mentor and my ideal of what a man, a husband and a patriot ought to be. You will be missed COL.:lifter
RIP Sir.
I never met you but I shed a few tears this morning upon learning of your passing.
Mud Puppy
11-24-2008, 10:44
I will miss your humor and advice you brought to this site. My condolences to your family, they are in my prayers.
Rest in Peace Sir.
It has been quite some time since I have been around these parts, and much has changed in my life since I started posting on this forum. One thing that will never change, however, is the great deal of respect I had for Colonel Moroney, someone who always took time to answer my questions with patience and firmness, and through his manner and experience came to have a large effect on the way I saw the world and, particularly, my future.
Rest in Peace, Sir.
RIP,
the Greatest Warrior are those that teach others!
S3Project
12-30-2008, 01:45
Rest in peace, Colonel Moroney.
Team Sergeant
01-31-2009, 19:41
The COL's final resting place, (thank you to the member that sent it to me.)
A salute I never wanted to render
A salute I rendered with the highest degree of respect and admiration
A final salute to a true Warrior
Blue Skies Colonel, Blue Skies.
Team Sergeant
Buffalobob
03-03-2009, 21:09
Jack was my B-Team commander long ago when I was a a 2Lt XO of an A-Team. I am so sorry to learn of his passing. I truly regret not being at home and not being able to attend the service at Arlington. Men such as Jack are rare and one should pay the honor and respect that they deserve.
glockmutt
03-03-2009, 23:55
Regretably I stumbled upon this forum a few days ago while searching for info and found that Colonel Moroney had passed away. It was so hard just looking at the picture of his headstone. It was my pleasure to have worked for him in PSSE-B. Rest in peace, Sir!
Raising a glass in your honor tonight, Sir.
Thinking of you on your birthday, Colonel.
Raising a glass in your honor tonight, Sir.
As am I. Thank you again Sir, for sharing your humorous stories and wisdom. Rest in peace.
Red Flag 1
03-26-2009, 18:02
Happy Birthday Colonel!!
You are missed!
Peregrino
03-26-2009, 18:55
Prost! Der Tod ist ihm zum Schlaf geworden,
aus dem er zu neuem Leben erwacht.
greenberetTFS
03-26-2009, 20:00
HBD, Colonel .....................
Your one of a kind.
GB TFS
The World just doesn't seem the same. Happy Birthday, Colonel M.
The Reaper
10-27-2009, 07:24
It has been a year since we lost Colonel Moroney.
I think of him frequently and enjoy it when one of his older threads or posts pops back up again. He had a lot of wisdom to share.
RIP, Boss. Hope you have saved us a place on the other side.
TR
T.R.
Col. Moroney was a living library. And, one of the F.O.G. that I could associate with. You're right he is missed.
RIP, Boss. Hope you have saved us a place on the other side.
"A team mate has been called away. He has been called to make the camp, till the team is whole again one day".........TOM M
LongWire
10-27-2009, 07:34
Damn Time Flies..............
Miss Your Guidance Sir!!!!!!!!
Hope the Lemonade is Cool and Quenching.............
Team Sergeant
10-27-2009, 09:40
Colonel Moroney passed a year ago today. I also think of him often and sorely miss him. Few individuals on this planet have had more of an impact on me than Colonel Moroney. It was an honor to have known you Sir.
TS
Blitzzz (RIP)
10-27-2009, 09:42
Dark clouds and rain with his passing, but the sun shines with his memory.
bandycpa
10-27-2009, 09:47
RIP Colonel Moroney. I still read his guidance on this board and from his PMs, and I can still hear him telling me to enjoy time with my boys every chance I got.
For someone whom I never met face-to-face, he sure has made a huge impact on my life. I still miss him very much.
Bandy
Roguish Lawyer
10-27-2009, 10:10
Thank you for your service and your friendship, Colonel.
Colonel--
You've been in my thoughts these last few days.
The wisdom, knowledge, and humor of your posts provide comfort in these trying times.
Colonel Moroney:
Thank you for your wisdom and insights. Perhaps, if you are so inclined, I can meet you on the other side.
Nmap
greenberetTFS
10-27-2009, 11:48
Miss our posts....... :( I never had the privilege to meet you personally but our hockey interests made our posts humorous and at times pretty funny since we both are from the old school..... :D Because I was a defense men always remember I've got your back covered..... ;)
Big Teddy
Go Devil
10-27-2009, 12:52
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Red Flag 1
10-27-2009, 13:09
Colonel Moroney,
On the anniversary of your passing, we are reminded of the wisdom you have shared with us. You are very missed!!
Rest In Peace Colonel!!
RF 1
ZonieDiver
10-27-2009, 14:16
Your wisdom and experience is missed, sir.
Rest in Peace, Brother..
Nah,, get out there,, take names,, and kick some ass!!!!
You are missed...
Every time I log in here I think of you, Colonel...and wonder what pearls of wisdom you would have for us today.
May you be enjoying it all on the other side. You are missed.
Hard to believe it's been a year already.
You are missed by all. Hope that all is secure there where you are and you're among friends.
Ambush Master
10-27-2009, 18:25
I will be looking for you and the others at the RP, just off of that final DZ!!
Martin
I'm sure that you are in command now of the RP.
We have missed you a great deal Sir. Many of your words have been of great value to me and we have missed what you would have had to say over this past year. I don't know about the others, but I can, QUITE often, imagine what you would have said!!
Till I see'ya there Brother!!
Martin
I think of the wisdom shared by the Colonel, and smile when I re-read his pm's. An Incredible man whose presence graced this earth as only a few can, and ever do.
Hope You are seeing magnificent foliage turn this fall Sir, where ever You are.
Holly
1 year and many times I've thought, "What would the COL say to this?"
You are missed sir and I miss your pics and stories of critters just outside the house.
Behave and we'll see ya.
Had the fortune to stop by and pay respects to COL M this summer. He's resting in the shade of a nice tree, where no doubt squirrels and birds continue to provide endless animal entertainment.
Rest in Peace Sir
I think of you often......
Speedgod
10-31-2009, 10:54
RIP Col. Moroney.
Rest In Peace Col. Moroney.
The antihero
10-31-2009, 14:01
RIP Sir.
Stingray
11-01-2009, 01:52
Rest in Peace Colonel Moroney.
Bill Harsey
11-04-2009, 20:50
It has been a year since we lost Colonel Moroney.
I think of him frequently and enjoy it when one of his older threads or posts pops back up again. He had a lot of wisdom to share.
RIP, Boss. Hope you have saved us a place on the other side.
TR
TR,
Thanks for this post.
I would never have had anything in common with him except that we both grew up spending time in Northern woods. It still hurts to realize he is not here and I think of him often.
In our conversations he admonished me to NOT call him Sir or Col. but just Jack. When Ambush Master calls him Sir, that gives me pause. You guys ever here AM call anyone "Sir"? not me, ever.
As per the last line in your post TR, I fear he is not just saving us a place but he has set up my work shop with 100,000 years of orders to fill before the hard work starts.
Jack, your are deeply missed by many, myself included.
TR,
Thanks for this post.
I would never have had anything in common with him except that we both grew up spending time in Northern woods. It still hurts to realize he is not here and I think of him often.
In our conversations he admonished me to NOT call him Sir or Col. but just Jack. When Ambush Master calls him Sir, that gives me pause. You guys ever here AM call anyone "Sir"? not me, ever.
As per the last line in your post TR, I fear he is not just saving us a place but he has set up my work shop with 100,000 years of orders to fill before the hard work starts.
Jack, your are deeply missed by many, myself included.
I drove by his mailbox in VT while on leave not too long before he passed. Was driving with the family on the way to do some hiking in the mountains when I passed it. Wasn't looking for it. Came upon it totally by accident. Stopped the car and put it in reverse and backed up to see the name on the mailbox again. Remember at the time saying to myself that I'd get in touch with him and pay him a visit next time I was in the AO visiting my folks who live not 20min away....
Sadly I never got the chance.
RIP, COL. Lots of wisdom in your posts here.
Stealthed
11-10-2009, 02:13
It has been a year since we lost Colonel Moroney.
I think of him frequently and enjoy it when one of his older threads or posts pops back up again. He had a lot of wisdom to share.
RIP, Boss. Hope you have saved us a place on the other side.
TR
I share the same thoughts as TR. Granted I wasn't apart of this website when he was alive, as I've used the search button and browsed the various threads on the forums I've read a lot of his posts and the wisdom/insight they provide to a young guy like myself is astonishing.
RIP and Rest Easy Colonel. :(
Mr_PreScuba
11-14-2009, 22:33
After lurking and reading the material on this site, I am astounded by the amount of information, references, and depth of knowledge available here. I know that I haven't even gotten past the 'tip of the iceberg' yet... but, at times, I feel like I'm back in isolation again.
Having said that... I feel compelled to add my personal respects and thanks to Colonel Moroney as well…
Throughout my navigation of this website, following the various threads, attachments, and comments… I continually find myself reading comments and answers provided by Colonel Moroney's posts…
Although I didn’t personally meet, or know him, I ‘feel’ a connection to him through his legacy that he has left here… reading the very knowledgeable, concise, well-written, down-to-earth answers, and comments, that puts things into the right perspective, whether it be just a ‘nudge’ or a ‘hard kick’ as needed.
Rest in Peace, Sir. Thank you for the legacy that you have left here… I, too, will miss your wisdom and guidance.
After lurking and reading the material on this site, I am astounded by the amount of information, references, and depth of knowledge available here. I know that I haven't even gotten past the 'tip of the iceberg' yet... but, at times, I feel like I'm back in isolation again.
Having said that... I feel compelled to add my personal respects and thanks to Colonel Moroney as well…
Throughout my navigation of this website, following the various threads, attachments, and comments… I continually find myself reading comments and answers provided by Colonel Moroney's posts…
Although I didn’t personally meet, or know him, I ‘feel’ a connection to him through his legacy that he has left here… reading the very knowledgeable, concise, well-written, down-to-earth answers, and comments, that puts things into the right perspective, whether it be just a ‘nudge’ or a ‘hard kick’ as needed.
Rest in Peace, Sir. Thank you for the legacy that you have left here… I, too, will miss your wisdom and guidance.
Like you, I never had the opportunity to personally meet the gentleman. When I see his name, my mind is filled with a fond admiration from reading his posts. Men like him is a like a beacon for others to follow.
As always with the best of memories of a truly great warrior and man. Rest In Peace, until we can all meet again.
Buffalobob
02-16-2010, 18:10
In case anybody should want to go by, I went through the Locator and found the grave site.
SECTION 10 SITE 10506ALH
I am not sure what "10506ALH" means but Section 10 is easily findable. I thought I would stop by after the service for Col Howard. I did not know Col Howard but it is a good opportunity for me to stop by and see Col Moroney.
In case anybody should want to go by, I went through the Locator and found the grave site.
SECTION 10 SITE 10506ALH
I am not sure what "10506ALH" means but Section 10 is easily findable. I thought I would stop by after the service for Col Howard. I did not know Col Howard but it is a good opportunity for me to stop by and see Col Moroney.
It's right by the road (first row) in Section 10. It is on the branch road, a nice walk from the entrance center. I visited it last year about this time.
armymom1228
02-16-2010, 21:08
In case anybody should want to go by, I went through the Locator and found the grave site.
SECTION 10 SITE 10506ALH
I am not sure what "10506ALH" means but Section 10 is easily findable. I thought I would stop by after the service for Col Howard. I did not know Col Howard but it is a good opportunity for me to stop by and see Col Moroney.
the 10 means section 10 then the headstone number is 506 see below for example. NO idea what the ALH means.
map showing section 10 (http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/mrp-map10.htm)
In case anybody should want to go by, I went through the Locator and found the grave site.
SECTION 10 SITE 10506ALH
I am not sure what "10506ALH" means but Section 10 is easily findable. I thought I would stop by after the service for Col Howard. I did not know Col Howard but it is a good opportunity for me to stop by and see Col Moroney.
Tatonka316 and I were talking just today about this coming weekend, the Ft. Bragg memorial serivce for Col Bob Howard and then Arlington.
We both came to the conclusion, that Col Howard is probably laughing his A** off watching all of us fingure out how to proceed given the amount of snow at Arlington, VA.
ZonieDiver
02-16-2010, 23:46
My time on this site while Col Moroney was still with us was too short. I think this has been said before, but I think there is probably a book in his many (though too few, really) posts on here. A book that would be of value to SF troops, and especially, SF officers.
Rest In Peace, Sir!
Buffalobob
02-22-2010, 13:08
Went by this morning to finally pay my respects. I guess it is only fitting and right that I should have to wade through snow in low quarters to see him. He has a nice place under an oak tree. I am sure the birds and squirrels come to see him.
Bill Harsey
02-22-2010, 20:01
Went by this morning to finally pay my respects. I guess it is only fitting and right that I should have to wade through snow in low quarters to see him. He has a nice place under an oak tree. I am sure the birds and squirrels come to see him.
Buffalobob,
...and the deer and turkeys.
Thank you.
I know it's a day early...but I've been thinking about the Colonel quite a bit lately.
Hope you're giving 'em hell up there, Sir. :D You sure are greatly missed down here.
Bill Harsey
10-26-2010, 17:34
I know it's a day early...but I've been thinking about the Colonel quite a bit lately.
Hope you're giving 'em hell up there, Sir. :D You sure are greatly missed down here.
Gypsy,
Well said and thank you.
Jack,
Every time I see the turkeys or deer on the hill I think of how much I miss ya here.
The Internet is a strange thing; I never met the Colonel. But, reading his words gave me a total sense of the warrior and gentleman he was. I miss reading his words.
RIP, sir.
x SF med
10-27-2010, 10:22
Sir, I miss your advice, guidance and wisdom. You touched more lives than you know. DOL
Thanks for the reminder Gypsy. Prayers out for his family.
The Reaper
10-27-2010, 10:41
RIP, Boss.
You are remembered and missed.
TR
greenberetTFS
10-27-2010, 10:48
RIP Sir,you will be remembered,and yes you're right Hockey is the only real true sport......;)
Big Teddy
and yes you're right Hockey is the only real true sport......;)
Big Teddy
That made me smile, so true....!
Ambush Master
10-27-2010, 17:58
Rest In Peace Sir. You truly are missed!!!
Rest in peace Sir. This time of year, I miss the pictures you shared with us from Vermont. The wisdom and knowledge you shared is sorely missed.
alright4u
10-28-2010, 14:06
RIP, Boss.
You are remembered and missed.
TR
I was on the same fictional A team as the Col during the SFOC in 67. He was a Ranger tab CPT, the XO and our CO was a new Maj. named Smalley. The CPT then was the man I followed in the bush on raids and ambushes, plus our final field exercise prior to graduation. I recall the Col. grabbing me as his E&E partner. Hell, he probably thought I needed his help. He was damn good as he had us laying low and far from roads, barns and anything
during the day. We moved at night when it was cold and raining. He told me the damn enemy will be hunkering down during a monsoon rain trying to keep their equipment and self dry. I never forgot what he said. He helped me make it through SOG in areas with bad guys and nasty weather. The Col, told me back in 67 to move during bad weather.
Sadly, I do not recall the unit he was in on his first tour. He damn sure was competent in the bush. He went to the 5th in Feb/March of 68, I think.
ZonieDiver
10-28-2010, 14:37
I was on the same fictional A team as the Col during the SFOC in 67. He was a Ranger tab CPT, the XO and our CO was a new Maj. named Smalley. The CPT then was the man I followed in the bush on raids and ambushes, plus our final field exercise prior to graduation. I recall the Col. grabbing me as his E&E partner. Hell, he probably thought I needed his help. He was damn good as he had us laying low and far from roads, barns and anything
during the day. We moved at night when it was cold and raining. He told me the damn enemy will be hunkering down during a monsoon rain trying to keep their equipment and self dry. I never forgot what he said. He helped me make it through SOG in areas with bad guys and nasty weather. The Col, told me back in 67 to move during bad weather.
Sadly, I do not recall the unit he was in on his first tour. He damn sure was competent in the bush. He went to the 5th in Feb/March of 68, I think.
Great story, alright4u! Thanks for sharing. I fear they don't make 'em like the Colonel in sufficient quantities anymore.
Rest In Peace, Sir.