Well done, Sir.

Sad news. So few good ones left these days.

I´ll take your word for the observation that this is a more informative obit. It makes a faint slam on Gulf War II and leaves out detail on the ´mine field´. I remember the story when it was mentioned to explain why the General took issue with a reporter who made light of Schwarzkopf sending troops into Kuwait over mine fields.

As I recall, Schwarzkopf was flying low in a helicopter from one point to another in Viet Nam when he spied troops pinned down in a rice paddy. He ordered the pilot to fly down and land to provide assistance (he had to do it; the pilot wanted to remain on course). Upon landing, he found that the problem was that the paddy had been mined. He immediately helped the soldier, wounded by mines, who couldn´t move under fire without risking mines.

Afterwards, Schwarzkopf noticed that he began to receive gracious treatment by black soldiers which puzzled him. When he asked the reason for the thaw, he was told that the soldier he rescued was black.

I understand he replied something to the tune of "Oh. I guess he was."

I could be mistaken, but I recall hearing that Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf´s father was the superintendent of the NJ State Police and was involved in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case.

I served under him in the Gulf War, as well as worked on his CENTCOM aircraft at Robins. He and his wife were most gracious passengers-genuine and down to earth. When his wife would accompany him on mid-east visits, she always brought us home baked cookies for the aircrew and staff. May God grant Norman eternal peace.

Schwarzkopf was born Aug. 24, 1934, in Trenton, N.J., where his father, Col. H. Norman Schwarzkopf Jr., founder and commander of the New Jersey State Police, was then leading the investigation of the Lindbergh kidnap case, which ended with the arrest and 1936 execution of German-born carpenter Richard Hauptmann for stealing and murdering the famed aviator’s infant son.

posted on the Blaze with many details of the travels and schooling around the world that made him such a remarkable man

Schwartzkopf was a major when he taught at West Point and was one of the better instructors... in fact, he was a genius! - he was able to teach me Solid Mechanics as a junior in 1967.

(for info - he didn´t teach "missile engineering - there was no such course there at that time.)

So right #2.

Which makes passings such as these all the more heart breaking.

One smart no-nonsense leader. Exactly the right man in the right place at the right time in 1991.
Rest in Peace, General.

He´s in good company with all the ole vets who loved their country and did the job they were asked to do....

Stormin/Norman will always be remembered for his two watches....

LZK

....Schwarzkopf didn´t care much for his popular "Stormin´ Norman" nickname.

Well, it beats "goggle-eyed snapping turtle".

Gneral, R.I.P. The infantry soldier needs friends.

When I think of "The Happy Warrior," I think of Norman Schwarzkopf. Rest in peace dear sir.

Back during his high command days, General Schwarzkopf used to have a large USAF command aircraft that he flew around the world on. He had a big seat in the plane that had a red colored backrest with four white stars on it. My daughter used to like to sit in that seat when the General was not around. I think she still has photographs of herself sitting there.

Another good General who just faded away!

I´ve commented before he did all the work and C. Powell got all the credit.
RIP. There are so few good men left.

His autobiography, "It Doesn´t Take a Hero" is an excellent read. I have a copy signed by the General and I remember how warm and friendly he was to all who stood in line at the Barnes & Noble on Fifth Avenue. RIP, sir.

I was an enlisted soldier back in the mid-80s stationed at Fort Lewis, WA. Gen. Schwarzkopf was I Corps Commander there. In May 1987, we had a ceremony in honor of the bi-centennial of the constitution. All the infantry brigades were in formation on the parade grounds and at the end of the ceremony, Schwarzkopf reviewed us standing in the back if his command Humvee. Years later, after the Gulf War, Parade Magazine interviewed him for a story and asked him what was his most memorable event during his service. He named that ceremony for the Constitution, which amazed me given all the combat he´d seen.

"Old soldiers never die..."

#11, really? That comment has no place here.

The warrior spirit has almost been replaced by the sissy PC crowd now in command.
The ROE alone are enough to make good soldiers quit.

Rest in Peace, General - your new command will be much easier. Condolences to your family, friends and all those with whom you served.

When Colin Powell dies you can bet that obama will be on tv and radio and in the papers praising Powell......