View a eulogy for Thomas E. Whitaker, USMA '69, who passed away on December 15, 2022.
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Thomas E. Whitaker
West Point, 1969
Be Thou At Peace
Posted by Bill Bahr, USMA '69 on January 18, 2023:
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From the "Howitzer" -- 1969 THOMAS EDWARD WHITAKER, Decatur, Indiana, C-4 When Whit left Decatur to become a cadet, not only did it lose one of its most eligible bachelors, but also one of its finest young maidens. Yes, Tom, alias Blackie, couldn't get along without Barb, so he brought her along. He seemed to find a lot of time to run through the hills for the glory of Charley-four. Of course, he could also be found running down the hill to Flirtie as soon as the snow cleared the tree tops. His natural leadership shone as he started an engagement avalanche in C-4. Always available with a smile and a cheery word, his exuberance for life is hard to match. The Army's gain is our loss, but the friendships he has made will last for a long time. Track 4; Baptist Student Union 4, 3; Behavioral Science Club 3, 2; Sunday School Teacher 2, 1. Signal Corps. USMA Classmate, may you rest in peace. Obituary: www.pinningtonfh.com/obituary/Thomas-Whitaker |
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