Gerald George Chikalla

West Point, 1955

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by Dan Moses on August 25, 2008:

CHAPLAIN Col. Gregory Williamson SPEAKERS Lt. Gen David Fridovich Col. (REt.) David Pemberton REPRESENTATIVE OF SUPERINTENDENT, USMA Col. Samuel Johnson Chick is survived by his wife of 53 years-Jessie; daughters Patricia and Susan; grandchildren Elliott and Audrey. Jessie thanked everyone for atendance at the service and for the comfort of their support at this time. She praised Chick's roommates, David "Pembo" Pemberton and Mike Gallup, for arranging everything to include refreshments after the service at the Association of Graduates Building Lt. Gen. David Fridovich was Chick's Deputy while Chick was PMS at Norwich University. Col. Samuel Johnson (Charlie Johnson's son) presented the memorial United States flag to Jessie and the family on behalf of the Superintendent. The Class of 1955 was well represented, and several family members attended, also. Also present were officers and their families who had gained so much from Chick's leadership and friendship during Chick's U.S. Army career to include the following:: a. Former USMA Cadets while Chick was with OMI. b. Former Norwich University Cadets while Chick was PMS. c. Officers from the 3rd Inf. Div in Germany d. Officers from the 101st Abn. Div. e. Others whom I met only briefly. Lt. Gen. Fridovich and "Pembo" gave outstanding tributes to our great Classmate and Friend! We were so fortunate to hear from both of them, and I know that Chick's family greatly appreciated their remarks and stories. After the service, we went to the AOG Building for "...refreshment and remberance..." " BEST WISHES AND LOTS OF PRAYERS FOR THE CHIKALLAS!" Dan Moses , Class of 1955.

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