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View a eulogy for David Madsen Fishback, USMA '64, who passed away on January 12, 1991.

David Madsen Fishback

West Point, 1964

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by James M. Sparks on August 1, 2016:

Dave was my mentor, my commander, my friend and one of the finest men I ever knew. I met him in Vietnam while he was our Bn S-3. When I rotated from the field he selected me as his assistant and I learned more about leadership in those few months working for Dave then any other period in the Army. When I returned to the states I stayed with Dave and Jane (and Gavin, their dog) while attending Jump School. I have often thought of Dave and Jane and the kids and hope I have lived a life Dave would have been proud of. Dave was the best I ever knew.

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