View a eulogy for Albert Franklin Oppel, USMA '55, who passed away on April 29, 2002.
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Albert Franklin Oppel
West Point, 1955
Be Thou At Peace
Posted by Allen Raymond on June 7, 2002:
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We grieve with Sally and family; I knew Al first as a fellow classmate in H-2. Our closest conection was our working together to help him speak German without a southern drawl. I also remember his common sense. Al was admonished by a TAC for giving a "3" out of "5" on a performance report. The TAC observed 'all cadets are above average.' Al leaned backed with that way of his, looked the TAC in the eye, and drawled "But you have to admit, some cadets are more average than others." Ellie and I became really close with Sally and Al when they were stationed at KI Sawyer AFB in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in '76-78. We recall how great their kids were with the Gwinn High School swim team (Craig won an Olympic medal?) They joined our St. Paul's Church in Marquette and we became even closer. We went to Hot Springs Oct 12-15, 2000, for an H-2 reunion graciously hosted by Sally and Al. Al got a former classmate, Bud Poulson, to join us. Al leaves so many fond memories. What a wonderful person who so fulfilled the roles of family patriarch, professional soldier, community leader, and personal excellence. Well done and God Bless, Ellie and Al Raymond |
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