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View a eulogy for Joseph August Shea, USMA '58, who passed away on August 31, 2016.

Joseph August Shea

West Point, 1958

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by Maria Shea Sibley on March 28, 2017:

Well, Pops... I guess it is no surprise that I am the one posting something.

It has been a few months but I wanted to ensure I did this justice.

First, thank you! You were a great dad and raised us well. The motto of family, honor, duty was learned by us all and was indeed the way we have all raised our kids. I am sorry you made choices that resulted in you not being a part of that. I think we would have made you proud.

Second, thank you for dedicating your life to serving your country. I know that you probably think this should have been first, but as your daughter and raised by you, family ALWAYS comes first. While I was young when you retired so never really understood what you did, I sincerely hope the contributions you made benefited those that followed.

Lastly, on a completely personal note, I hope you are with Ann. Please teach her to fish, hunt, change a tire, dance, be a lady, and laugh... remember? U-unique up on it! And give her a hug for me.

LYMY

 
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