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Clyde Jr Massey

West Point, 1955

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by Bill Welter on August 18, 1998:

I got to know Skipper well during Flight School
(Aug'55-Apr'56). He got my attention the day
we reported in by announcing he had 'totaled'
two cars since graduation without a scratch
either time. From his boxing days at USMA I
knew Skipper was tough, but I didn't know how
tough he really was.


Throughout Flight School Skip was always upbeat
and probably the most popular guy in a class
of about 50 Lt's and a couple of senior guys. He
kept everybody in good spirits and 'loose' as
we fought the battle with the 'Pinkies'.


After Flight School I never got to serve with Skip but I heard from guys who did. Without exception Skip was highly regarded as a natural leader who got the job done the first time.


Skip was a true 'Piece-Of-Work', God threw the mold away after he made Skip. I was happy
to be among the fortunate who got to be with,
and know Skip, I will miss him.

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