10-26-2010, 17:41
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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.
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10-27-2010, 10:22
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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.
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10-27-2010, 10:41
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RIP, Boss.
You are remembered and missed.
TR
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10-27-2010, 10:48
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RIP Sir,you will be remembered,and yes you're right Hockey is the only real true sport...... 
Big Teddy
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
Zonie Diver
SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
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SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
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10-27-2010, 17:07
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and yes you're right Hockey is the only real true sport......
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That made me smile, so true....!
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10-27-2010, 17:58
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Rest In Peace Sir. You truly are missed!!!
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10-27-2010, 19:23
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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.
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10-28-2010, 10:15
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RIP
RIP Sir.
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10-28-2010, 14:06
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Re: The Col.
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
RIP, Boss.
You are remembered and missed.
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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.
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10-28-2010, 14:37
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Originally Posted by alright4u
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.
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Great story, alright4u! Thanks for sharing. I fear they don't make 'em like the Colonel in sufficient quantities anymore.
Rest In Peace, Sir.
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10-28-2010, 21:38
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I remember visiting my parents while on leave and driving with my family to a trail head to do some day hiking, by chance, just outside of Randolph, VT I saw a mailbox with the name of "Moroney" out of the corner of my eye... I slowed down, turned around and drove by again just to make sure. Was going to stop by and make a formal introduction the next time that we were in the AO, but sadly never got the chance.
I and my boys are worse for that. Such wisdom in his words here on this site that I would have loved to meet him in person.
RIP, Sir.
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10-29-2010, 07:39
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You are greatly missed here Sir!! Rest In God's Peace Colonel.
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10-29-2010, 15:57
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Originally Posted by ZonieDiver
Great story, alright4u! Thanks for sharing. I fear they don't make 'em like the Colonel in sufficient quantities anymore.
Rest In Peace, Sir.
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I totally concur.............. 
Big Teddy 
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
Zonie Diver
SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
Jack Moroney
SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
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10-31-2010, 20:17
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RIP Sir
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10-31-2010, 20:29
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Guerrilla Chief
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cynic
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.
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I've been thinking the same thing the past few days. Even though I never met him in person, I feel honored to read his words here.
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