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View a eulogy for Henry Bessemer Richmond, USMA '69, who passed away on December 6, 2019.

Henry Bessemer Richmond

West Point, 1969

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by Bill Bahr, USMA '69 on February 1, 2020:

HENRY BESSEMER RICHMOND, III, La Grange, Illinois G-2

From the "Howitzer" -- 1969

It seems only appropriate that Hank should graduate from USMA into the Infantry because he has been playing "Army" since he was a kid. Earning his stars by being on the Dean's "other" list, Hank hasn't let academics interfere with his athletics, and he has won three brigade wrestling championships, as well as being on the "A" squad football team. Hank's experiences on the field of friendly strife will be to his advantage as he faces and overcomes any challenges the Army dares to throw at him.

Football 4, 3, 2, 1; Brigade Wrestling Champion 4, 3, 2. Infantry

USMA classmate, may you rest in peace.

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