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 Carl H. McNair, Jr. on July 3, 2008:
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Chick: Your legend and lore will live long after you in the minds and memories of all of us. Will be forever indebted to you and your Infantry Battalion from the 101st Airborne Division for your quick response and backfill for support of our Cadet Summer Training at USMA in 1972 when the 82d Airborne was called out suddenly for another mission. You responded immediately, deployed your unit from Campbell and met every mission with one of our sharpest support units ever, due to your 24x7 leadership and command presence. Camp Natural Bridge never looked better and you made it so. In our every encounter from Lake Frederick to Bull Pond, you were never without your trusty - collapsable rod and reel under the seat of your M151 - you knew every fishing hole on the 16,000 acre reservation. Who would have ever guessed you had served in OMI yourself on a previous tour? Know you have now found your resting place among larger lakes and bigger fish, with fair weather and a cool breeze, for all of eternity. Save a few big ones for us and hope you will continue to be our guide. Faithfuly, CARL |
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