View a eulogy for Brian E. Wheeler, USMA '90, who passed away on October 22, 2005.
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Brian E. Wheeler
West Point, 1990
Be Thou At Peace
Posted by Lieutenant Colonel Paul Olsen on May 6, 2007:
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Seldom a week goes by that I don't reflect on our time in Somalia with the 43rd Engineer Battalion. Brian was the signal officer and I was the headquarters company executive officer. Both of us were supposed to stay in the base camp and keep things working (me) and people talking (him). I fondly remember when temptation got the best of us, and we went out on a "patrol." Boy, that pothole was big and I'm glad we didn't shut off the engine or it never would have restarted! I also remember how, after being beat by the NCOs at spades so many times, we realized everybody in camp cheated at the game except for us! I still remember our signals we then developed! I will miss my battle-buddy and friend -- and will soldier on until I see you again on the high ground. Paul Olsen LTC, EN |
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