Sad news, I met him twice once when he was the CG of the 24th. I was in a PSYOP Co and we supported the 2nd Bde when they rotated to Ft Irwin (NTC). Our unit was able to divert some of the OPFOR forces and one of the 2nd's Battalions was able to gain the upper hand and win an engagement (which didn't happen to often). He was so happy he came to our unit and thanked each of us. Boy he was a big man, solid, no fat and what a handshake, grip like iron. He did have a temper, our CO was at an after action review and he chewed out some of his commanders for the screw ups that happened that day. After he said his peace it was all over and forgotten.
The 2nd time I met him was in the gulf. I was with the same PSYOP unit and he came to see us, he still remembered our unit from the NTC.
All I can say is he was well liked and respected. A true soldier.
Rest In Gods Arms General.
Greg
