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

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:07:34 -0400

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

SGT Bryon Sergent — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:10:03 -0400

RIP sir. Till we form Again!

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

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:18:59 -0400

Semper Fi, Sir.

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

Capt Mark Strobl — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:33:27 -0400

LtGen Frank Petersen, taps.

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

CWO3 Andrew D. — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:35:18 -0400

RIP Sir

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

SSG Warren Swan — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 10:12:06 -0400

RIP Sir

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

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 10:26:36 -0400

Semper FI...

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

GySgt John O'Donnell — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 10:33:59 -0400

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

Sgt Mathew Meyer — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 10:56:39 -0400

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

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

SGT Eric Dziekan — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:52:12 -0400

R.I.P. Sir!

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

Sgt Joseph Brent Montgomery — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:57:17 -0400

Semper Fi, Sir.

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

Cpl Jeff N. — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 12:21:17 -0400

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

Cpl Christopher Kelley — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 13:12:02 -0400

Rest Easy Marine! Semper Fi!

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

MAJ Keira Brennan — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 16:40:37 -0400

Thanks for sharing that post Sgt Kennedy.

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

Cpl James Waycasie — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:24:00 -0400

RIP Sir, Semper Fi

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

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 19:18:29 -0400

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

CPL Richard Flagg — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 01:10:42 -0400

Rest In Peace Sir