A Good Soldier Was Called Home Yesterday
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A Good Soldier Was Called Home Yesterday
Master Sergeant (ret) Roger Collingsworth. Airborne, two tours in Nam. He had been selected for the SGM Academy, but, could not attend for medical reason. He fought this decision all the way to the White House, and President Reagan himself thanked him for his service, and pleaded with him to gracefully retire.
He was my boss for awhile, a mentor that probably kept me out of jail a couple times, and a best friend.
We spent many a night following his coon hounds until daylight, then making 6am PT with a smile.
He taught me the basics of archery, and deer hunting. I'll never forget the day we both took nice whitetails with our bows.
Roger loved his country, his Army, and his soldiers. The world is a little less patriotic today with his loss....
I was lucky to have lunch with him when I was in Ohio last September (I'm the bearded one)
He was my boss for awhile, a mentor that probably kept me out of jail a couple times, and a best friend.
We spent many a night following his coon hounds until daylight, then making 6am PT with a smile.
He taught me the basics of archery, and deer hunting. I'll never forget the day we both took nice whitetails with our bows.
Roger loved his country, his Army, and his soldiers. The world is a little less patriotic today with his loss....
I was lucky to have lunch with him when I was in Ohio last September (I'm the bearded one)
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Sounds like a great person.
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Sorry for your loss and our country s loss of a patriot
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Sadly, the last great service our friends perform for us is to prepare the way.....
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Condolences Blaine
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Blaine, please accept my condolences for the loss of your friend and mentor.
I am forever grateful that such men pass this way, and in their wake contribute to the building of fine fellows such as yourself.
May he rest in peace.
I am forever grateful that such men pass this way, and in their wake contribute to the building of fine fellows such as yourself.
May he rest in peace.
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+1FWiedner wrote:Blaine, please accept my condolences for the loss of your friend and mentor.
I am forever grateful that such men pass this way, and in their wake contribute to the building of fine fellows such as yourself.
May he rest in peace.
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Sorry for your loss.
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Sad to see a fine man like that leave this world, may he RIP!
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RIP. Sorry for your loss.
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Sorry for your loss Blaine. Our country is better for his service.
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Sorry for your loss, R.I.P. MSG
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My condolences , may he rest in peace.
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We need more like him.
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May he be at peace
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May he R.I.P., he earned it. Salute!
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