View a eulogy for Gerald George Chikalla, USMA '55, who passed away on June 7, 2008.
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Gerald George Chikalla
West Point, 1955
Be Thou At Peace
Posted by James E. Drummond on June 18, 2008:
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Chik quickly became the most recognizable member of our Class that initial summer of 1951. He had a distinctive rugged, tough appearance that told all who came in contact with him, "that here's a soldier". He maintained that strong physical appearance throughout his career. He simply looked the part of a leader; he inspired confidence in his soldierly abilities from first-meeting; and certainly his distinguished combat record and decorations bore that out. As we never had the opportunity to serve together on active duty, I only learned another side of Jerry after we had both retired ... and from a young Air Force Captain at Langley AFB in the early 1990's. This young officer was a Norwich University graduate during "Colonel Chik's" days as PMS&T. I was treated to at least 100 tales of Chik's exploits as a teacher, a mentor, a coach and supporter and a friend of emerging young professionals. Jerry was indeed legendary at Norwich and he put his brand of leadership in each of associates there. |
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