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I see that General Norman Schwarpkopf passed today. He was 78,my age. I had the good fortune to shoot with the General a few times. He was bigger and more honest in real life than depicted in the Media. Hand Salute General, and God speed
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He hunted often next door to my land, on Wade Plantation, for quail. Sad to hear of his passing. Thanks for the heads up, LD.
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When he was commanding general of the 24th Mech. at Ft.Stewart, you couldn't walk a straightline in the woods without hitting a game food plot. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. 78 is young these days...
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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
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Temper for sure! I knew a Military Intelligence officer who was with him in the Gulf. Did not particularly want to be on his staff, because the general had fired him once previously--but he asked for the officer in question by name. Fired him again during the Gulf War. Rehired the next day, both times. As Greg indicated, he was quick to anger, but often got over it quickly too.
I remember his description of Saddam Hussein, based on the latter's strategy: "The world's dumbest military genius."
Last edited by L. Brown; 12/28/12 09:04 AM.
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He hated the title"Storming Norman", he prefered "Bear".Out of profound respect, I would never call him "Storming Norman".I just usually call him "General".
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I have a friend that was on his staff, has nothing but praise for the man. He died too soon.
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A cub reporter asked him "General, what kind of leader are you?" His response "A damned fine one".
RIP, General
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A great General and the real brains behind the Iraqi war. I am sure he will be missed.
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He was a darned good shotgunner and loved to quail hunt.
When an old man dies a library burns to the ground. (Old African proverb)
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