[SOGvet]

I attended the memorial service for the former 10th SFG CSM today here in F'ville. It was attended by many of the gray beards of the early days of SF. LTG Tangney gave the eulogy, and it was spectacular. Then a half dozen of his former comrades stood up and said a few words - mostly in jest. MG Sid Shacknow was one of 'em. He's quite a guy in his own right.

Georg's history is long - as a young DP he found a home in the Army, then in SF. He was a soldier's soldier, and he too, will not be forgotten.

A toast - of cognac, of course - to a fine man, a warrior and a mentor to many young SF NCOs.

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Major.

De Oppresso Liber,
cc