MG(R) Fred Marty Passes

jeffreyj05

Joined: Apr 23, 2011

Posts: 76

User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring

How long do you want to ignore this user?

24 hours One week Permanently Cancel

9:25p, 11/24/13

AG

For all you elder Field Artillery guys....his funeral will be at Fort Sill on Monday, 1000 at New Post Chapel. Graveside services to follow at the Post Cemetery.

RIP, sir!

Warrior 66

Joined: Dec 3, 2011

Posts: 334

User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring

How long do you want to ignore this user?

24 hours One week Permanently Cancel

4:49p, 11/25/13

I had the honor of serving under MG Marty when he was the CG of the Artillery School. I also had his son under my command when I commanded the 1st Cav DivArty. Both damn fine artilleymen. RIP, MG Marty. Job well done! King of Battle!

Ulysses90

Joined: May 1, 2001

Posts: 19,293

User Profile

Private Message

Ignore User Stop Ignoring

How long do you want to ignore this user?

24 hours One week Permanently Cancel

9:07p, 11/25/13

AG

I am sorry to hear that especially at his relatively young age. He was the commander of the USAFAS when I attended FAOBC in 1991 (Tommy Franks was then the deputy commander). My thoughts and prayer go out to Mrs. Marty Marty.

jeffreyj05

Joined: Apr 23, 2011

Posts: 76

User Profile Ignore User Stop Ignoring

How long do you want to ignore this user?

24 hours One week Permanently Cancel

11:06p, 11/25/13

AG

I had the privilege to escort him and Mrs. Marty when they visited Fort Sill, and secretly picked out his plot. A mere 6-weeks later we received the news.

Glad I got to meet such great ambassador to our Army and country. Will remember this for the rest of my career.