10-02-2018, 11:44
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Maj. Gen. Sidney Shachnow, Special Forces legend, Holocaust survivor, has died
Maj. Gen. Sidney Shachnow, Special Forces legend, Holocaust survivor, has died
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/2018...vivor-has-died
"Maj. Gen. Sidney Shachnow survived three years in a Nazi concentration camp, he deployed twice to the jungles of Vietnam and he was the top U.S. Army officer in Berlin at the end of the Cold War.
Along the way, the general became a legendary Special Forces officer, revered by many in the close-knit community of Green Berets.
Maj. Gen. Shachnow, 83, who lived in Southern Pines with his wife, Arlene, died Friday. But his legacy, officials said, will live on.
Born in Lithuania in 1934, Maj. Gen. Shachnow faced oppression in his homeland and found his calling in the U.S. Army after immigrating to America in 1950......"
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10-02-2018, 12:02
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RIP, General.
Thanks for your service, and your sacrifices.
TR
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10-02-2018, 12:40
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Outstanding legacy!
Rest In Peace, Sir and thank you for your service.
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10-02-2018, 12:53
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Rest In Peace, Warrior.
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10-02-2018, 13:37
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Rest In Peace Warrior
Vaya con Dios
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10-02-2018, 16:03
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RIP Sir !
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10-03-2018, 15:58
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General Sidney Shachnow may be in his final resting place but his journey in life will never be forgotten.
Slow salute held for ritual period of time. Good night Sir, your tour of duty is over. This time Taps is for you.
I hope his wife and family have found the comfort and courage needed to carry on.
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10-04-2018, 16:09
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Rest in Peace Sir! It was a pleasure meeting you while I was a young troop trying to be SF. You will not be forgotten.
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