12-07-2005, 07:35
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LTG William P. Yarborough
It is sad to report that at approximately 11:30 hrs., December 6, 2005, LTG (R) William P. Yarborough passed away. He wanted to let everyone who sent him cards and letters, to know, that he really appreciated receiving them. More info. will be forthcoming when received by Special Forces Association.
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12-07-2005, 07:54
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This is what I came on here to report. Thanks BMT.
RIP Sir
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12-07-2005, 07:58
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Rest in Peace Sir.
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12-07-2005, 07:59
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12-07-2005, 08:01
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12-07-2005, 08:18
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Rest in Peace, Sir!
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12-07-2005, 08:18
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Rest In Peace Sir.
We hold something that carries your name every day of our work week.
Then somebody else carries it at their job.
We will not fail you or the others.
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12-07-2005, 08:26
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12-07-2005, 08:56
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Rest well Warrior...your time was honorable.
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12-07-2005, 08:59
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RIP sir.
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12-07-2005, 09:18
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The Last Formation
Sadly the list of those in the Last Formation continues to grow.
RIP
You will be missed
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12-07-2005, 09:19
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RIP Sir
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12-07-2005, 09:56
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A true warrior
It is sad to report that at approximately 11:30 hrs., December 6, 2005, LTG (R) William P. Yarborough passed away. A little info about him...
William P. Yarborough
Lieutenant-General William Pelham Yarborough (born May 12, 1912 Washington) was a U.S. Army officer and a 1936 graduate of West Point. He is descended from the York County House of Yarborough which can trace its lines to the Battle of Hastings in 1066 under the founder of the house: Eustacius de Yerburgh. William Yarborough is a distant cousin to such British noble figures as the Baron Deramore and Lord Alvingham.
In 1941, Yarborough was a captain when the Army began to experiment with Airborne forces. At that time, he designed the parachutist badge, also known as "jump wings", proudly worn by airborne troops after 5 combat jumps. During World War II, Yarborough planned the first combat airborne assault, Operation Torch, and also jumped in it with the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion. He later became commander of this unit during the Italian Campaign.
Yarborough was later known as the "father of the Green Berets", as first commander of the Special Warfare Center, and a pioneer in special forces tactics. From 1 December 1966 to 15 July 1968, Yarborough, then a Major General, served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Headquarters, Department of the Army. He was later promoted to Lieutenant General
A fierce warrior and great man well deserving of everyone's thoughts and prayers. If not for him where would the "old bold warriors" on this site be?
Rest In Peace Sir
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12-07-2005, 10:09
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Rest in Peace, General.
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12-07-2005, 10:14
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