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View a eulogy for John James Woodrum, USMA '69, who passed away on May 9, 1971.

John James Woodrum

West Point, 1969

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by Steve Vitucci on January 18, 2026:

Woody was the most determined and disciplined classmate that I met in 47 months of my West Point experience. As Plebes he was determined to master the Rings in gymnastics. He mastered them and went on to be a Corps squad athlete. John was always willing to help a classmate out with the Academic challenges we faced as cadets. In our firstie year, Woody helped me with the Michie stadium design project. I would have never made it through Civil Engineering without his help. I will always remember his kindness and assistance. You are the example of Servant Leadership. Rest in peace and smile because you were this to your soldiers as well.

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