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View a eulogy for Michael R. Bridges, USMA '87, who passed away on March 7, 2017.

Michael R. Bridges

West Point, 1987

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by Matt Petrocelli on March 9, 2017:

Mike Bridges...what a great guy. My lasting memory of him is this: We were plebes, all sitting in the library complaining about how tough things were and all the nonsense we had to put up with. Mike, who was prior service, stood up. As he was adjusting his shirt, he said, "Well guys, this is West Point and there is only one of them. If you want to be here, that's what you have to do." And he turned and left. We all sat there and looked at each other, embarrassed. I took that as my creed for the rest of my time there, and any difficult situation I faced thereafter. If you want to be here, this is what you have to do.

Thanks for the solid advice, Bridgie. Rest in peace.

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