I just received the sad news that Wayne Downing, a legendary Ranger Leader, is gravely ill. I saw Wayne some months ago in Iraq, and his recent emails made him sound fine.
More information will be available as it develops.
Sadly,
Michael
Iraq Time: 0210 18 July 2007
Update:
Wayne Downing has passed away. We have lost a true American. His body may have stopped, but his spirit lives on and imbues courage and fidelity upon us.
We should not count our losses, but our gains. Wayne Downing was lost for today, but his spirit and memory continue to strengthen.
Our deepest condolences to the family of a Great American.
Small Wars Journal has posted more:
http://www.smallwarsjournal.com/blog/2007/07/general-wayne-a-downing-passin/
From Iraq: 18 July 07 1129
Services for Wayne Downing
Wayne has expired in Peoria, Illinois. A memorial service will be held this Saturday between 9 and 10 am at St Thomas Catholic Church, Peoria. Internment will be held at West Point in September. The family requests contributions in lieu of flowers to the following:
Special Operations Warrior Foundation
PO Box 13483
Tampa, Fla 33681-3483
National Ranger Memorial Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 53369
Ft. Benning, GA 31995-3369
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