03-05-2007, 15:36
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MSG (R) James C. Dean (D-30)L
MSG (R) James C. Dean (D-30)L , Chapter 1-18, Fayetteville, NC, and past Secretary/Administrator of the Special Forces Association (SFA) for 18 years, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007 in his home in Fayetteville, NC after a long illness.
RIP Jimmy.
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03-05-2007, 15:39
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We'll miss you MSG Dean, Blue skies, soft landings. RIP.
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03-05-2007, 16:51
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Rest in Peace Brother Jimmy
MSG (R) James C. Dean (D-30)L , Chapter 1-18, Fayetteville, NC, and past Secretary/Administrator of the Special Forces Association (SFA) for 18 years, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007 in his home in Fayetteville, NC after a long illness. According to his SFA application Jimmy joined the 77th SFG (A) in September, 1954, and later served in the 110th Reconnaissance Unit in Italy, and during his tour with the 7th SFG (A) was the team sergeant on FTT 30 during operation White Star conducted in Laos in 1962. Jimmy retired the military in May 1966. He played a key role in establishing the Special Forces Decade club, and influential in changing the name from Special Forces Decade club to the Special Forces Association. He served two terms as past SFA National President, as SFA National Treasurer, Chairman of the Executive Board SFA, Secretary/Administrator SFA, and served as Presidents of Chapter I, V, and Secretary/Treasurer of Chapter-VI, and Chapter X is the “Jimmy Dean” chapter. He was also influential in getting SFA non-profit status with the IRS, and the state of North Carolina. Jimmy directed the purchase of the Memorial Building, the Grounds, where the SFA is presently located. Other events that Jimmy was involved in were taken on CNN over the malicious attacks on Special Forces & those involved in Operations Tailwind. Jimmy leaves a wife Dot, son, and daughter. At present, no funeral arraignments have been made.
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03-05-2007, 18:10
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Rest In Peace Jimmy!!
I'll be looking for'ya, on that Final DZ.
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03-05-2007, 19:18
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From SF Msg Service.
Individuals are encouraged to make their donations
Payable to the; JFK Museum
Mailing Address: JFK Museum Association< br> PO Box 70060
Ft Bragg, NC 28307-5000
In the Purpose Section of your check write: IMO Jimmy C. Dean.
No formal burial services will be held for Jimmy, as per his request, so let each of us, in this way, express our personal feelings for Jimmy's many years of dedication to SF and the Special Forces Association.
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03-05-2007, 19:26
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RIP Jimmy
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03-05-2007, 20:02
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RIP, Master Sergeant.
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03-05-2007, 20:17
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RIP, Jimmy.
Thanks for your service, especially to the Association.
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03-05-2007, 20:29
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En Paz Descanse
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03-05-2007, 20:40
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Rest in Peace. Thanks for your years of service... both in uniform and as a volunteer.
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03-05-2007, 20:49
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Rest in blessed peace, Master Sergeant.
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03-05-2007, 21:12
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Rest easy, MSG Dean; you deserve it.
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03-05-2007, 22:19
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Rest in peace MSG Dean.
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03-05-2007, 22:40
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Rest in Peace MSG Dean.
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03-06-2007, 08:30
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He was a good man, I have spoken with him a few times via LIMA LIMA!
Blue skies!
Rest In Peace!
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