Major General Wayne Evan Rollings, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died on January 3, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gwen, his four children, Gina Rollings, Buck Rollings, Lisa Pascoli (Sean), Brittany Rollings, and also his six grandchildren, Katrina, Jake, Stephen, Evan, Austin, and Bella.
Major General Rollings was born on January 11, 1941, the son of George and Lena Rollings in Orangeburg, S.C. After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1960 and subsequently completed Marine Corps Drill Instructor (DI) School serving for two years as a DI at Parris Island, SC, before being released from active duty in 1965. While a Drill Instructor at Parris Island in 1964, he met one of his recruit’s sisters, Gwen, and they married in 1966.
He was accepted into the University of Georgia on a track scholarship in 1966. During the summer of 1967, he attended Officer Candidate School. After graduation from UGA in 1968, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the USMC and then attended The Basic School in Quantico, VA, for six months receiving recognition as an Honor Graduate.
After two Vietnam tours, he was awarded the Navy Cross, two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts.
He commanded Infantry Units at every level as well as Commanding Officer of Second Force Reconnaissance. His military career culminated as Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Unit in Okinawa, Japan and then Commanding General of II Marine Expeditionary Unit in Camp Lejeune, N.C. He retired in 1999.
Following retirement from the Marine Corps, Major General Rollings became President of the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, Texas, where he served until 2005.
A talented athlete, he competed and placed as a top finisher in the JFK 50 mile run over the Appalachian Trail. He also broke the World’s Sit-Up Record in 1981 by completing 40,000 consecutive, nonstop sit-ups over the course of 16 hours while assigned as the Marine Officer Instructor, NROTC, University of South Carolina. The internment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Friends, family, and those who served with Wayne are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
Lt.Col.Rollings was my Battalion commander at the 3rd Bn 4th Marines around 1987-1988.he really made an impression.he really did care about the Marines in his command.REST in PEACE SIR.My sincere condolences to the family
Major General Rollings was my Batallion Commander at 3/4 and at II MEF. A great leader who took care of his people. Rest in peac, Sir. May God gives comfort and peace to his family.
Had the honor to serve with 1975 CO C 1/6 Camp Lejeune
Sending my condolences. Made me the person I am today. Thank you for your service
A true American Hero and friend. He was the Marine Officer Instructor when I attended the University of South Carolina and was the reason I joined the Marines. I also had the pleasure serving under then Lt. Col Rollings at 3rd Battalion 4th Marines. He also introduced me to the then Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Gray in 1988 and he was directly responsible for my assignment to 2nd Force Recon Company. My wife Darla joins me in passing on my condolences to Gwen, Gina, Buck, Lisa, Brittany and the extended family. RIP General Rollings. Fair winds and calm seas.
He was a great man! He was the II MEF CG when I was the aide-de-camp for CG 2nd MARDIV MajGen Bedard. General Rollings was so down to earth and he always spoke to me as a father to a son. Later when I was a company XO at Parris Island training recruits, they dedicated the DI monument. General Rollings was there because he had been a drill instructor before being commissioned. The restaurant on the water was extremely crowded and backed up and I was sitting there with my other company officers eating noon chow. I looked up and recognized the general and his wife standing there without anyone paying attention to him. He was in civilian clothes and the waitresses and hostesses were blowing him off. I grabbed one of the hostesses and told her they needed to seat him immediately. He was thankful, but very humble. He spoke of his time there as a DI and we recognized very well all that he spoke of as we were experts at this duty by then. He loved being a drill instructor and he never lost his grounding as a Mustang officer.
His aide once told me of an incident where 2 Air Force generals were talking to him like he was an idiot. General Rollings was a South Carolina/Georgia boy with a pretty heavy Southern accent. They mistook his slow drawl for ignorance (I’ve dealt with this as well). General Rollings played into it for a while and then bit them like a viper, not only embarrassing them, but putting them squarely in their place. His aide said it was truly something to behold. 😂 I’ve noticed the skill by which Southerners handle such ignorance at times. As I’ve once been told by a northern gentleman whose das did a lot of business down South, he said, “my dad always told me to be careful of Southern men. He said, ‘They may talk slow, but they think fast!’” 😂
He was a great man. What an inspirational leader for such a young officer as myself. I was blessed to know him.
LtCol Mike Landree, U S Marine Corps, Retired
Deepest condolences to the Rollins family. Rest In Peace General
Dirk Ahle
Col USMC (Ret)
HAD THE HONOR TO SERVE WITH GENERAL ROLLINGS ON OKINAWA 1962-63 IN BATTERY B, 12TH MARINES. HE WAS A CORPORAL E4 THEN. BORN TO BE A MARINE. WHILE WE ALL WENT INTO THE VILLE TO PARTY, WAYNE STAYED BACK AND DID HIS SIT UPS. I THINK THIS WAS THE START OF THIS PROGRAM TO SET THE WORLDS RECORD. I CERTAINLY ADMIRE THE GENERAL, A TRUE MARINE THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET.
WILLIAM MCKENZIE CPL 1930340 VETERAN
I had the pleasure of meeting with General Rollings at Parris Island just as he was leaving active duty. I met him again at Kaneohe Bay Hawaii. Still later I had him as my Guest of honor for my American Legion Veterans Day ceremony. My last time to see him was at Camp LeJeune.
General Rollings was an awesome and outstanding Enlisted and Officer of Marines.
RIP brother Marine
SF
Al Pearson MGYSGT USMC (Retired)
I had the pleasure of meeting then Sgt Rollings at Parris and in 1965. My next time to meet him was at the Kaneohe Bay Hawaii Air Station in 1969/70. Next meeting was here in Okinawa.
He was my Guest Speaker for my American Legion Veterans Day Ceremony. He gave us an outstanding speech.
SF and RIP Brother
I was General Rollings’ Aide-De-Camp in 1994-1995 at MCB Camp Smedley D. Butler. He became a mentor and professional father the day I went to work for him. He loved Marines, loved his family, and had an intensity about him that drew you in. When he lifted those two fingers in a meeting, or in a one-on-one engagement, there was a serious point about to be made. It was during those two years that I traveled all over the Pacific with him in a 6-7 passenger C-12 turboprop King Air. We traveled all over the Pacific Islands accompanying WWII vets in their 50th commemorative return to the various hard-fought for islands. On Peliliu, I stood next to him on Orange Beach, and the retired General he was escorting, Ray Davis, and listened to General Davis describe how a satchel charged Japanese soldier stormed the remnants of the CP we were standing in and blew up most of his staff. I sat with General Rolling on invasion beach at Iwo Jima as we listened to WWII vets, and their wives, quietly discuss and cry at the sacrifices made in that month long battle. I stood with him on Mt Suribachi where a then 50-something year old General (now my age) said to me….”can you believe we are standing here?” General Rollings provided me a Professional Military Education that no official Marine Corps school could provide. He also coined one of my frequently used phrases when “embracing the suck” of life’s challenges. Not a fan of flying….when we were getting bounced around over the Pacific in that tiny plane, I’d look over at him……he’d look back and simply say “good training.” I’ve always relished the thought that you’re still out there Sir, conquering challenges and leading like you do. This evening, I’ll hoist one up as the sun sets over the mountain ridge west of my home and give many thanks that you were a part of my early Marine Corps life. Semper Fidelis, LtCol (Ret) Wood
I served under then capt. rollings in unit 1/6 in 1976 . Most amazing leader i ever met no nonsense leader who put marines first.he will surely be missed by all who served under his guidance. My condolences to the rollins family sgt. james wilson usmc 1975-1978
I knew Major Rollings when he was the Marine Officer Instructor at the University of SC. I was there when he did his 40,000 sit-ups. He always was there for me and the other Midshipmen. I has always thought of him over the years. Seeing him prepare physically for the sit-ups was amazing. We would be at rifle practice for the rifle team and he would be in the side gym off the range doing sit-ups for an hour or two. He once had supper with my parents and me. Just an amazing man i will never forget. To Gwen and his family my sincere condolences and Rest In Peace Marine.
MAJGEN Rollings was an incredible leader who was loved and respected by all. He always put others interest first. He will be greatly missed. Thank you for everything Sir. Semper Fi
Major General Rollings was one of the finest human beings and Marines I ever had the privilege and honor to meet and under whose tremendous leadership to serve. I offer my most heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Gwen Rollings and to the entire Rollings family. I first learned of General Rollings by way of his incredible reputation as the World Sit-up Champion. We would eventually reside together at Liversedge Hall Bachelor Officers Quarters at Quantico during the Mid-70s. Observing him perform “2 finger pull-ups” remains one of my most vivid memories of General Rollings, then a Major. He was my Commanding General and Reporting Senior during my tenure as Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps Combined Arms Training facility at Camp Fuji, Japan 1993-94 and as such, would be my last purely Marine Corps reporting senior prior to entering the Joint Assignment arena. Although I am confident that he understood and appreciated my gratitude, I regret that I did not reach out more–much more– to personally thank General Rollings for his overall exemplary leadership and patriotism and for the profound impact he personally had on my life and Marine Corps career. General Rollings made a tremendous difference during his life and to paraphrase English Cleric John Wesley, he did all the good he could, in all the ways he could, in all the places he could, to all the people he could, with all the zeal he could, as long as he ever could. Rest in everlasting peace, Sir.
Very respectfully,
Arnold Fields
Major General
USMC (Ret)
I had the pleasure to serve with Major General Rollins 3rd. Battalion 4th. Marines. Was an Honor to Serve with this Marine and I knew if we where deployed to a conflict we where in goods hands. RIP Sir
Company Gunnery Sergeant K 3/4
R/S Msgt. Flaharty Retired
My condolences to the Rollings family. He was my Bn CO 3D Bn 4th Mar. it was a pleasure and some misery serving under him. He loved his Marines. I saw him later on in Okinawa. Surprisingly he remembered me. Actually not a surprise at all. I heard he remembered practically every Marine he served with. I will miss him and raise a glass in his honor this November in Philadelphia . Rest well sir Semper Fidelis.
HJ Cooper
Sgt/USMC
My condolences to his family. I had the pleasure of working for Maj Gen Rollings when he was the Commanding General of III MEF. A true leader and example. I have photos of him promoting me to SSgt. Semper Fidelis and my thoughts and prayers for his family.
My sincere condolences to the Rollins Family. It is with a heavy heart that I remember my time serving under then Lt Col Rollins as a platoon commander in 3/4. From the moment I arrived at the battalion until the time I departed General Rollins treated me as if I was family. The absolute finest Marine I ever served with.
Rest In Peace. Semipermanent Fi
Captain Harry Halpern
Sir, You made a difference to so many of us in the RECON Field. To Never Quit and Never Fail. You are in good company on the other side, with the Warriors that have gone on before us. See you in Valhalla with the rest of the Warriors. Semper Fi Sir. My his family be comforted during this time.
Fair winds and following seas. He was the Battalion commander for 3/4 when I served. I could almost tell you million stories, I feel fortunate to have served under him. What do I remember most, if you were the top shooters, he took you out for a steak dinner. After Cold weather training, and a MCCRESS, he took the whole Battalion to the E-club. One time on Veagus, he told the guys from 2nd Recon he knew they were here because they left foot prints along side the road. I could on and on, he will be missed, an amazing man.
Shortly after a deployment for training to Norway in early 1999, Major General Rollings came to 2DForce and had a blouses off discussion with my platoon. The discussion generally centered around mission, perspectives, and a few sea stories. Even while he was listening to our input and opinions he exuded pride, professionalism, and a quiet power and strength deserving of immense respect. warmest and sincerest condolences to his family. Semper Fidelis.
Very respectfully,
Doc
I met General Rollins when I got in a fight in the field and put two of his Marines in the hospital. He called me to his office where I was surely going to the brig . Instead he found out why this happened and to my surprise he made me his bodyguard . He also allowed me to prepare to become a Recon Marine. This man showed me how to develop men positively through his actions. A true leader I always spoke of throughout my life .
We served together for 2 tours at Camp Lejeune Major General Wayne Rollings was the epitome of a great Marine officer. A total professional in every respect may his soul rest in peace Semper Fi General until we meet again LtCol Ken Zitz USMC Ret
My condolences to the family . Honored and privileged today to be Major General Rawlins hearse driver to Arlington National Cemetery . Well done and Thank you , Sir.
I had the great honor of serving under MGen Rollings’ command twice: first as my MOI at USC in 78-79 and later as the CO of 3rd Marines. He was a key figure in inspiring me to go into the reconnaissance field.
I remember the first time I met him. I was a senior midshipman at the USC and Maj. Rollings had recently reported aboard. I was introduced to my new MOI and he was in PT gear and about to work out. He said something like “come on upstairs with me and let me do some pull-em-ups while we talk”. He jumped to the bar with his 3 finger grip and did somewhere between 25-30 dead-hang pull ups while carrying on a conversation with me.
What a fine, inspirational and exemplary Marine he was! My deepest condolences to his family. “Fair winds and following seas” to you General! BRAVO ZULU!
Major General Rollings was my battalion commander at 3/4
It was an honor to serve under his command.
It was truly an honor that I was able to attend his funeral today.
He was a positive influence on my life
To the toughest Marine I ever Knew He was
My Drill Instructor at Parris Island for Plt 261 summer of 1964 God bless Maj/Gen Wayne E. Rollins Semper Fi
MajGen Rollings and I served at the The Basic School where I was a tactics instructor and he was the Tactics Group Chief. He was, in every respect, a superb Marine officer. He always pushed me to be the best I could be but had that unique ability to politely ask you to do just a little more. He had dozens of stories that he would tell that were all interesting and funny. I have always treasured the time we spent at TBS. He was truly a one of a kind person. My deepest condolences to his family.
Paul Hand, Colonel, USMC ret
Gwen,my deepest condolence to you and the family. He was a great man, husband and father. You are in my heart and Wayne is in my prayers. RIP
Amazing Marine. I had the pleasure of meeting him in 1998 as a Sgt and he was a 2-star Commander. In the gym I see this older guy daily working like hell, I finally walk up and say great job on staying fit. I said for some reason you look familiar and he laughs out loud. We begin to talk and (of course) it comes to me. I ask for an autograph because he is a legendary Marine. He says “I’ll get you a signed picture”. I walk off and say sure thinking I’ll never see him for that picture. Two months later my battalion commander gets a call saying my presence is requested at the HQ building alone. My SgtMaj and all of the senior enlisted are chewing me out. I tell everyone, I’m happy in the unit and not requesting mast. Finally, I get to the HQ and sit outside an office. MajGen Rollings comes out with an entourage of senior leaders. His face lights up and he yells “Sgt Henry, how the hell are you?” Before I could barley get on my feet, he turns to everyone and says “I need 5 minutes with the Sgt”. The room is stunned. Everyone turns and looks at me with the most confused looks on their faces. He walks me in and presents the picture. Greatest day of my career. Major Gavin S. Henry. RIP.
IN THIS EARLY MEMORIAL DAY POST, I WISH THE FAMILY OF GENERAL ROLLINGS AGAIN MY CONDOLENCES. AS PREVIOUSLY STATED, THE FINEST MARINE AND PERSON I HAVE EVER KNOWN. MAY YOUR SOLE REST IN PEACE FOREVER.
WILLIAM R MCKENZIE, CORPORAL, USMC 1930340
It has been for me as sgt from the dutchmarines a very big pleasser to have
Mjr. Rollings as a commandant at Camp lejeneu French creek area.in 1979 – 1980. I remember his 1000 jump and that has been a special one. I still have the foot’s. At came for me very sat to her that he past away. I wish his famely
Al the strength they need to get over this lost My condolens Henk Rutten
I had the pleasure of having Wayne as my JDI at PI…one night asked Wayne to teach the plt at PI hand salute…I had completely forgotten the digits on his right hand…..Well those that knew Wayne know how this story ended because the next day, i asked the plt for “hand salute and got the snappest boy scout salug ever……b
An honor to serve him in 1/6 at Camp Lejeune. The impression he made on me has lasted. Rest in Peace, Sir.
I served under then Col. Rolling as a regimental S-3A for 3rd Marines in Kaneohe bay. The finest leader I have ever met. Tough as nails but always a kind heart or understanding for his young Marines. The only Marine I served with that was mentioned in history books. I still tell stories about things he did or said. Played the simple country guy but had his Harvard degree right behind his desk. The world is a darker place without him. My MOI at UT Austin was a friend and set the world record for pull ups at the same time. Sadly both have passed.
Corporal Rollings was my drill instructor. Platoon 288, 1963 he was a Marines Marine. Semper Fi, sir Semper Fi
My sincere condolences to the family
I as a young Marine in 1976 and had the opportunity to serve under then Captain Rollins with Charlie Company 1/6, Captain Rollins was a outstanding Marine Commander and leader who put his troops first. He helped so many of us at a time in our lives, and I’m sure made us all better individuals and responsible men that we are today. My deepest condolences goes out to the Rollins family and assure you that we also feel your emptiness, also men like Captain Rollins only comes around only once in a life time, As that he torched so many people’s lives and were all blessed enough to have met him and cherish those memories. Thank you Sir Semper Fidelis Sir.
I served under Capt Rollins at K-Bay in 1971/72. The man was a true Motivator and Marine. He knew how to get it done and loved doing it whatever it was. He would get the Whole Company out and give them a motivational speech to keep our heads and butts in the right place. Quite the Marine and quite the man. They dont make them like that anymore. 50 yers ago and still feel his positve impact on my life.
I miss you. Tatiana
TODAY IS THE 1ST ANNIVERSITY OF THE DEATH OF GENERAL ROLLINGS, MY FRIEND WHO I SERVED WITH ON OKINAWA. MAY HE STILL ENJOY PEACE IN THE HEAVEN OF OTHER MARINES.
As a FMF corpsman he was my first infantry Commander when I reported for duty at 3rd Bn 4th Marines and his reputation preceded him. He was the type of Marine you would follow through the very gates of hell and always from the front. I left Camp Lejeune and reported to K Bay Hawaii again under his command. Scared the Battalion Aid Station Chief because he couldn’t understand why the General wanted me to report directly to him once I checked in. All Chief knew was the SgtMaj told Chief was I was to report. Having no idea I hustled over not paying attention to who the CO was low and behold the Sgt Maj greeted me him and I were in 3/4 together he had Kilo company as 1stSGT The man hustled me into him and he was Doc are you following me. Welcomed me aboard. We had a Jane Wayne day and his wife paired up with Mrs Rollins who helped her through the day.
Rest In Peace Gentle May God Welcome you with open arms and May he comfort and protect your family
Semper Fi
Capt Rollings was my Staff Platoon Commander (SPC) at The Basic School. He was a giant among men. We all wanted to grow up to be like him. He had recently had a training accident where, if I remember correctly, he had a jaw problem because a helicopter who he was spie-rigged to flew too low and he crashed into the tree-line. A funny moment was when we were going to have a platoon picnic and his suggestion was for the family kids to come too so they could practice “squad tactics.” God bless you always, sir! Becoming an 0802 was OK; even if my heart was set on 0302.
I was in Bravo Company, TBS 2/74. Had just a little contact with then Captain Rollins. Observation showed him to be really involved with making the young lieutenants in his charge the best they could be and had the respect and admiration of the members of all the companies.
Having just becoming aware, i am late in sending this but my sincerest condolences to the Rollins family.
He is surely on duty at Heaven’s gate.
Having just learned of the Generals passing, I am sending belated condolences to the family. I had the honor of serving under them LtCol Rollins at 3rdBn 4th Mar. in 87-88 as a young FMF corpsman. Over my 22 years no one made a larger and better impression on me than Gen. Rollins. To this day if I have a story to tell about my many tours with Marines, I always speak highly of this man. I ran into him again as a Brig. Gen I’m Okinawa in 94. We discussed some of the time we had at 3/4. Sad to hear of his passing, but I can think of no one better to be guarding those heavenly gates. RIP Sir. fair winds and following seas.
Allan R Stuart HMC(FMF)Ret.
Lt.Colonel Rollings was my Battalion Commander at 3rd Bn 4th Marines 87/88. He was bar none the best commander anyone ever served under. He made you want to be the best Marine you could be. My heart goes out to the family. He was an amazing person. Semper Fi Sir!
We all have our heroes for life. MajGen Wayne Rollings was my hero for over 50 years. He was singularly responsible for me becoming a Mustang Marine. I first met him as a 1stLt at MCAS, Kaneohe Bay,Hawaii in 1970. I was the new Sgt reporting in. From the beginning, I saw him as an exceptional leader. There was no pretense with Gen Rollings. You always knew where he stood. He always pushed you to be the best and always willingly brought the best out of you. If he saw potential, he pushed you to the limit. He pushed me to get my high school diploma. When he became the OIC of the Super Squad to represent the 3rd Marine Regiment in Hawaii, he chose me as the Super Squad Leader. He later pushed me to start a college education during the evenings because he thought I had the potential to be an officer. I started immediately. He endorsed my Warrant Officer package and off to OCS I went. We stayed in touched over the years. He was my permanent mentor. He stayed informed on my progress through the ranks. Whenever I faced a difficult leadership challenge. I would ask myself, “How would Wayne Rollings handle this?” That strategy worked for me. He invited me to his retirement ceremony in 1999. I was honored to be there. When I retired, he asked me to consider the position of Commandant of Cadets at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, Texas. I was excited about the opportunity to serve with him again. My wife and I had just built a new house in San Antonio, Texas and she wasn’t willing to move again. San Antonio was her home. He and I then compromised and he asked me to be a guest lecturer at the Academy once a month. I was excited to do that for my mentor and hero. I helped put together a stand-alone four-year Leadership Certificate Program at the MMA. It is fair to say that Gen Rollings has been the most impactful person in my decisions. I miss him dearly. I think of him often. I still use him as my template for how to attack leadership challenges. I truly enjoyed being around him and Gwen over the years. May he Rest In Peace.
Phil Torres
Colonel of Marines, Retired
MGEN Rollings was my Commanding General, Mentor and Friend. We served together in III MEF Okinawa. Many a late nights were spent planning on maps and talking thru plans. A true legend of reconnaissance planning and Warfighting. From the Blue Ridge to Okinawa training areas, his knowledge, tactics, logic and experience were never shy of brilliance. Semper Fidelis
Sorry for your loss. He was a great man, a great leader.
He was my CO at camp Lajune I was on the USS Guam in Barcelona. 1977 May He rest in peace.
General Wayne E. Rollins was my hometown hero and actually saved my military career. I was a whistle-blower in the South Carolina Army National Guard after I severely injured my left knee while at Fort Stewart, Georgia. My boss (as my comrades called him “Little Hitler”) looked the other way and I was not taken care of. Because of General Rollins mother, Mrs. Lena, Wayne was contacted and intervened in a huge way. After I was made to run on my injured knee (3 bone fragments removed in 1987 at a civilian hospital (Orangeburg, SC), the DAV Chapter (Darlington, SC) came to my rescue and became my support group. When I was reduced in rank and my higher command did not follow the regulation (as I was innocent), General Rollins was told of my dilemma and 2 military investigators flew down from the Pentagon to investigate what was happening in my case (2 Commanders were relieved from my Company after I blew the whistle on both of them.) One of them was terminated from the military. I was able to attain 20 years and an Honorable Discharge but I was labeled with a mental disability, which is totally false. Without General Rollins’ intervention, I probably would have committed suicide. General Rollins actually was employed with my family’s business, The Elloree Super Market, as a teenager and we became friends. I sang in the church choir with Wayne’s mother, Mrs. Lena. I am currently writing a true account of what happened to me while serving in the South Carolina Army National Guard entitled, A MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE: WHISTLE-BLOWERS BEWARE. Sincerely, SGT Robert M. Bair, Jr., US ARMY Retired
Cpl Rollins was my junior drill instructor with PLT 262 in 1963. On the first day of qualifications, I was the only recruit to shoot expert. Cpl Rollins brought me in front of the platoon while we were waiting to enter the mess hall and gave me some chewing tobacco. When I asked what I was to do when I ate, he answered just put it in the other side of your mouth. But then afterward, as we waited in formation for the DIs to come out, another recruit asked me how I did it. Caught by another drill instructor! Duck walked in the hot locker for what seemed to be forever :) I was also at PI when he broke the then-situp record. I always kept him in mind as I completed a career in the Marines and retired as a master Gunnery Sergeant. RIP Sir! You were the inspiration in helping me to make the decision to make Marines a career.
I had the honor of meeting him in camp Fuji , Japan. He was a Brigadier General then in 1994 and I was a corporal in 3/3 Weapons Company. I am great full to have had my picture taken with him. He was a true leader . God Bless him and his entire family.