Frank Petersen Jr., first black Marine Corps pilot and general, dies at 83

2015-08-27T09:07:34-04:00

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/frank-petersen-jr-first-black-marine-corps-pilot-and-general-dies-at-83/2015/08/26/5644c66a-4c0b-11e5-902f-39e9219e574b_story.html

RIP Marine.

He distinguished himself as an aviator in Korea and Vietnam and was promoted to general in 1979.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Aug 27 at 2015 9:10 AM

2015-08-27T09:10:03-04:00

RIP sir. Till we form Again!

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2015 9:18 AM

2015-08-27T09:18:59-04:00

Semper Fi, Sir.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Aug 27 at 2015 9:33 AM

2015-08-27T09:33:27-04:00

LtGen Frank Petersen, taps.

Response by CWO3 Andrew D. made Aug 27 at 2015 9:35 AM

2015-08-27T09:35:18-04:00

RIP Sir

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Aug 27 at 2015 10:12 AM

2015-08-27T10:12:06-04:00

RIP Sir

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Aug 27 at 2015 10:26 AM

2015-08-27T10:26:36-04:00

Semper FI...

Response by GySgt John O'Donnell made Aug 27 at 2015 10:33 AM

2015-08-27T10:33:59-04:00

The Corps legacy has continued to shaped by Marines like LtGen Petersen. RIP.

Response by Sgt Mathew Meyer made Aug 27 at 2015 10:56 AM

2015-08-27T10:56:39-04:00

"Another Marine reporting...." Semper fi.

Response by SGT Eric Dziekan made Aug 27 at 2015 11:52 AM

2015-08-27T11:52:12-04:00

R.I.P. Sir!

Response by Sgt Joseph Brent Montgomery made Aug 27 at 2015 11:57 AM

2015-08-27T11:57:17-04:00

Semper Fi, Sir.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Aug 27 at 2015 12:21 PM

2015-08-27T12:21:17-04:00

Thank you General for a career of faithful service to our country and Corps and setting a standard we should all emulate. Semper Fidelis.

TAPS

Day is done, gone the sun
From the lakes, from the hills, from the sky
All is well, safely rest
God is nigh.

Fading light dims the sight
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright
From afar, drawing near
Falls the night.

Thanks and praise for our days
Neath the sun, 'neath the stars', 'neath the sky'
As we go, this we know
God is nigh.

Response by Cpl Christopher Kelley made Aug 27 at 2015 1:12 PM

2015-08-27T13:12:02-04:00

Rest Easy Marine! Semper Fi!

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Aug 27 at 2015 4:40 PM

2015-08-27T16:40:37-04:00

Thanks for sharing that post Sgt Kennedy.

Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Aug 27 at 2015 6:24 PM

2015-08-27T18:24:00-04:00

RIP Sir, Semper Fi

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2015 7:18 PM

2015-08-27T19:18:29-04:00

Didn't know this story. Thanks for sharing. It's important for service members to know our history.

Response by CPL Richard Flagg made Aug 28 at 2015 1:10 AM

2015-08-28T01:10:42-04:00

Rest In Peace Sir