07-29-2009, 12:54
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CSM (ret.) Mike Jefferson
CSM (ret) Michael W. Jefferson passed away on July 24th, 2009 in El Paso, Texas after an epic battle with Pancreatic cancer. He was a lifetime member of the SFA and served on SFOD-A 716, 725, and 771 and Company SGM in the C/1/7th SFG (1979-1992); CSM 1/5th SFG (1993-1995); and as the CSM of 3rd SFG (1995-1997). His last assignment was as the CSM of Joint Task Force-Six where he retired in 1998. His awards and decorations includes the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal – 5th Award, among others. Mike was a Jump Master, Combat Diver and earned seven foreign jumps wings during his 26 year career.
At the time of his death, Mike was an 11 year veteran of the Department of Justice serving in the Drug Enforcement Administration as Supervisor of an intelligence and analyst cell.
In 2000 he founded the MSG David K. Thuma Memorial Scholarship for Active Duty Special Forces soldiers at Excelsior College ( www.bigsarge.org). He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Shirley, daughter Stevie Pendergrass (Fletcher), sons Brian and Greg (both Iraq vets), his parents George & Catherine Jefferson, and, 6 grandchildren.
In place is The CSM (ret.) Michael W. Jefferson ROTC Endowment Scholarship; gifts may be made in honor of Michael Jefferson to the "NMSU Foundation Inc." PO Box 3590, Las Cruces, NM 88003. The check memo or cover letter should refer to the "CSM Michael W. Jefferson Endowed Scholarship Fund, ARMY ROTC, New Mexico State University Foundation Inc."
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07-29-2009, 12:59
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RIP CSM
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07-29-2009, 13:43
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Rest In Peace CSM
The DEA is dedicating the Auditorium at the El Paso Intelligence Center after Mike on 10 August at 0900 hrs (MDT); followed by a Memorial Service at Fort Bliss Chapel One at 1300 hrs, committal services at Fort Bliss National Cemetery at 1430 hrs, then the Celebration of Mike’s life at the VFW 812, in McKelligon Canyon, home of SFA Chapter IX.
Mike’s headstone will be the standard marker, but at the bottom will be the inscription “Hard Times Don’t Last, Hard Men do”. Everyone who knows him will think it is extremely fitting.
CSM Bill Houston of 1/7th SFG will be sending down an honor guard.
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Mike Jefferson
Born March 3, 1954
Died July 24, 2009
Note: Picture taken at Gatun Lake, Panama - 1992 while Mike was Team Sergeant, ODA-771 (SCUBA), prior to a Draeger S/L Jump.
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07-29-2009, 13:48
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RIP CSM........My Prayers to the Family
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07-29-2009, 14:27
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RIP CSM Jefferson, Vaya con Dios..
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07-29-2009, 14:38
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I had the pleasure/honor of serving with Mike in 1/5th SFG when he made CSM.
He was all you would want an SF soldier to be and then some.
He never quit soldiering and carried a ruck as often as a CSM as any team member.
Great Man.
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07-29-2009, 15:12
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Rest In Peace CSM Mike Jefferson!!
Thank you for all of your service!!
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07-29-2009, 17:24
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Rest in Peace Mike
You will be missed.....
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07-29-2009, 18:17
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Rest in Peace
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07-29-2009, 19:33
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CSM Jefferson was a man to be admired.
check that...
He is STILL a man to be admired...
RIP
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07-29-2009, 19:42
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CSM Jefferson and his family lived next door to me in housing at Bragg 95-97. They were without a doubt the best neighbors we ever had. My thoughts and prayers are with Shirley, Stevie and the rest of his family as they deal with his loss.
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07-29-2009, 21:42
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Rest in Peace CSM Jefferson. You will be missed Mike by many.
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07-29-2009, 22:12
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Rest in peace Warrior! My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends.
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07-29-2009, 22:29
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Rest in Peace, Warrior................. 
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....
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SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
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07-30-2009, 02:11
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Rest In Peace CSM.
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