View a eulogy for Thomas Patrick Carney, USMA '63, who passed away on July 20, 2019.
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Thomas Patrick Carney
West Point, 1963
Be Thou At Peace
Posted by BG R.M. Ong (Ret) on May 23, 2020:
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I met Tom during Beast Barracks, when we found ourselves in the same 4th New Cadet Company. After those grueling 2 months -- as we transitioned from civilians to soldiers -- we got separated and got assigned to different Companies; I was in E-2, while Tom ended up in F-2; but we were still neighbors in adjoining barracks and saw each other often -- especially in the same classrooms. Tom and I also sang together in the Catholic Choir; we were both 1st Tenors, and so sat close to each other in the choir loft. During our Senior Year, I was not surprised to see that Tom had been designated as the Company Commander of F-2. His leadership skills had been recognized early on. We parted ways after Graduation Day and our paths never crossed again. Tom served his country and I served mine. Many years later, after my retirement, I learned that Tom had made a career in the military and risen to become a 3-star General. Again, I was not surprised. And now, my final salute to a nice guy, a great officer and my friend! Brigadier General Ramon M. Ong (Retired) Armed Forces of the Philippines USMA 1963 |
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