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19. A Former Boss Was His Classmate At West Point

Sun Oct 10, 2021, 01:25 PM

Oct 2021

They didn't know each other back then, but he made it a point to go to the CSA ceremonies.

Yes, there was never any doubt about who was in control.

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I thought he would run for office. DURHAM D Oct 2021 #2

Trump and McConnell are still alive JI7 Oct 2021 #3

Unfortunately James48 Oct 2021 #4

RIP MustLoveBeagles Oct 2021 #5

Great story! C Moon Oct 2021 #8

that's wonderful to hear. Ligyron Oct 2021 #12

Thank you for sharing your son's story. lucca18 Oct 2021 #14

He is truly one of the best men I know. He was awful scary for two years. marble falls Oct 2021 #15

Rest in peace General. Thank you for your service. oasis Oct 2021 #7

I Briefed Him Once COL Mustard Oct 2021 #9

I've heard he was accessable ane friendly, but definately in command. marble falls Oct 2021 #16

A Former Boss Was His Classmate At West Point COL Mustard Oct 2021 #19

R.I.P., General. wendyb-NC Oct 2021 #11

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Seems like a lot of cancer deaths among those.. speaktruthtopower Oct 2021 #17

Exactly! Duppers Oct 2021 #18