10-27-2008, 21:42
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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Rest in peace, Colonel.
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10-27-2008, 22:07
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Monterey, CA
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Jack Moroney
I already miss him. He was a great man. His friends will link up with him at the ORP.
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10-27-2008, 22:09
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Area Commander
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Such sad news.
Rest in Peace Col. Moroney you will forever be missed.
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10-27-2008, 22:15
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Rest in peace Sir.
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10-27-2008, 22:22
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I briefly served in the 10th SFG(A) with COL Moroney, as an E-4/E-5 on a Team, I had very little contact with him back then. I came to know Jack Moroney the man, not the Commander here at PS after having lost touch for nearly 20 years.
As he did with all other people, he made me feel special and that he was learning as much from me as I was learning from him. I always had respect for COL Jack, and that respect grew and ended up being a friendship of sorts - traded PMs, conversations about old mutual acquaintances, cooking, food, scotch, and the 'je ne sais quois' that binds SF guys together - whether they served together or not.
We have lost a piece of our history, our brotherhood and our hearts with the passing of Jack Moroney, an old/new friend, mentor, and sounding board - a true gentleman, and a larger than life SF Soldier - even if he was an officer.
I will miss him, his humor, intellect, scathing reprimands and wonderful stories.
I will shed a tear, when my heart catches up with my mind.
I will say a prayer, not for COL Jack but for his family and the rest of the world.
I will be sad - and grateful that I had the honor of knowing him.
De Oppresso Liber, Sir. Blue Skies.
May Saint Michael greet you at the Gates of Heaven.
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10-27-2008, 22:39
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Asset
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
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Rest in peace, Colonel. I, it seems, like so many on this site, still consult your PM's, even from years ago for guidance and clarity. The insights you have given me into leadership have shaped far better men than I, and I will never forget them.
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10-28-2008, 06:43
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My sincere condolences to his family, friends and those around him. I haven't had the pleasure of meeting him, but his experience and wisdom on this board will be missed.
Rest in Peace Sir, God Bless.
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10-28-2008, 07:34
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Guerrilla Chief
Join Date: Oct 2006
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RIP sir.......
Your participation on this forum will be greatly missed.
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10-28-2008, 09:17
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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RIP, Colonel.
Just through this site, it is obvious that he was a man of rare quality.
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10-28-2008, 09:19
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I did not know Colonel Moroney well, but like others here I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to gain insight from his wisdom, and though I did not know him well personally I know without a doubt that the world is a lesser place without him, at the same time I know the world was made better by his presence here, and his legacy will live on in the many NCO's and Officers he positively impacted. Colonel Moroney, sir thank you for your service and your sacrifice, rest in peace.
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10-28-2008, 09:53
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RIP Sir, it is my regret that I never had the honor of meeting him in person. My prayers go to his family.
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10-28-2008, 10:10
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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RIP Sir
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10-28-2008, 10:12
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Orlando, Florida
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My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
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10-28-2008, 10:23
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Asset
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: N. California
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Rest In Peace, Sir. You will be missed greatly.
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10-28-2008, 10:35
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
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From COL Jack's nephew
Posted on behalf of Sean;
To you Men and Women of honor,
In the days to come In Arlington National Cemetery I will be amongst the finest Humanity has to offer. I will be there because 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 love for 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 humbled in your presence. I know whatever ground he holds today he has them surrounded from inside and is preparing our defenses for when we join him. God Bless you all. Sean Parcells
Sean Parcells
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