Memory of General Powell

[kairos12]

In the middle 80s I was an infantry Captain serving in Germany. One day I was standing in line at the Commissary when General Powell came up behind me in line. At the time I believe he was 5th Corp Commander—3 Star General.

I recall conversation because I didn’t expect him to strike up a conversation with me. He did. I was struck by how personable he was and new much about my unit. My unit was just one of many, many, he commanded.

He had that command presence that few I ever encountered had.

RIP General Powell.

[OnDoutside]

1. Nice memory

[Mr. Scorpio]

2. Although I was assigned to the Pentagon at the same time he was Chairman JCS

We never met.

I'm now feeling some regrets about that missed opportunity.

[LeftInTX]

3. I just found out he was 84. He seemed much younger

When I saw the headlines, my first thought was, "Is he younger than me or my age?" He's 20 years older than me.

I guess time flies.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

4. I wanted to share one of the best things I remember him ever saying.

Link to tweet