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Title: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on December 27, 2012, 05:05:29 PM: Just heard the news that General Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr. has passed away at the age of 78. He was one one the last Generals that said what he meant and didnt care who liked or disliked it. I had the honor of meeting him a couple of times while I was on active duty. Few people know his father was the lead investigator for the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh's baby.
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Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: WSU on December 27, 2012, 05:08:16 PM: I read his auto-biography. Good read and would recommend it to others. RIP
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on December 27, 2012, 05:10:39 PM: "It doesn't take a hero" Yup, great book.
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: washelkhunter on December 27, 2012, 05:11:08 PM: RIP General. :salute: Always admired his integrity and honor.
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 27, 2012, 05:30:46 PM: Real deal right there, don't makem like that anymore. Here's to you General. :tup:
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: Russ McDonald on December 27, 2012, 05:34:03 PM: RIP General.
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: bassquatch on December 27, 2012, 05:59:00 PM: He has now joined the battle between good and evil and the Devil is crapping his pants! :chuckle:

R.I.P. Sir :salute:
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: Machias on December 27, 2012, 06:01:01 PM: When I was sitting in KSA during Desert Shield/Storm, we were on open ended orders. We got to Saudi on the 25th of Aug, so we were some of the first boots on the ground. So for a month or so we were kind of wondering when our rotation date would be. Any word on rotation date? Nope. Then all the sudden we heard about this Marine General who was in charge saying there would be no rotation, the word was duration. WTF!! Who the heck is this guy! General Schwarzkopf! We all grew to love him, what a leader, what a great man. RIP General.
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: Fishstiq on December 27, 2012, 06:07:36 PM: Quote from: Machias on December 27, 2012, 06:01:01 PM
When I was sitting in KSA during Desert Shield/Storm, we were on open ended orders. We got to Saudi on the 25th of Aug, so we were some of the first boots on the ground. So for a month or so we were kind of wondering when our rotation date would be. Any word on rotation date? Nope. Then all the sudden we heard about this Marine General who was in charge saying there would be no rotation, the word was duration. WTF!! Who the heck is this guy! General Schwarzkopf! We all grew to love him, what a leader, what a great man. RIP General.

Uh, he wasn't a Marine. He was an army general... :dunno:
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on December 27, 2012, 06:11:36 PM: A great man, rip. He saved so many Americans lives with his leadership.
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: Machias on December 27, 2012, 06:22:15 PM: :DOH: Yes, Army, my apologizes! What do you expect from a Zoomie!! :chuckle:
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
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Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: Bean Counter on December 27, 2012, 06:37:30 PM: :salute:
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: trophyhunt on December 27, 2012, 06:39:37 PM: Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 27, 2012, 05:30:46 PM
Real deal right there, don't makem like that anymore. Here's to you General. :tup:
:yeah:RIP, what a great man.
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: cohoho on December 27, 2012, 06:54:02 PM: Big SALUTE goes out to Storm'in Norm'in... RIP!
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on December 27, 2012, 07:25:30 PM: Quote from: bassquatch on December 27, 2012, 05:59:00 PM
He has now joined the battle between good and evil and the Devil is crapping his pants! :chuckle:

R.I.P. Sir :salute:

He has a fake attack hitting the middle, while the 24th swoops around to the west. The devil's days are numbered!
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: GEARHEAD on December 27, 2012, 10:21:02 PM: Very sad to hear this, i served under him (MP) twice. even talked hunting with him on a private train in Germany.....really liked him.
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: PolarBear on December 27, 2012, 10:42:40 PM: :salute:
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: mikelonsford on December 27, 2012, 11:11:52 PM: My Dad occasionally had dealings with him when the general was at Ft Lewis. He always spoke well of his encounters with him. I was a year ahead of his daughter in high school, I never really knew her but I had a bunch of friends who were friends with her. Prayers to their family. He was a true American patriot, always loved hearing his interviews

Mike
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: Machias on December 28, 2012, 07:49:05 AM: Quote from: jeepasaurusrex on December 27, 2012, 07:25:30 PM
He has a fake attack hitting the middle, while the 24th swoops around to the west. The devil's days are numbered!

That is fricken awesome!!!!!!! :):)
Title: Re: RIP Stormin Norman
Post by: BNAElkhntr on December 28, 2012, 08:13:37 AM: Quote from: russ_mcdonald on December 27, 2012, 05:34:03 PM
RIP General.