RAFINO Report
ISSUE 23 - Winter 1999 - Return
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The below listed members of our Finance Family, whether members of
RAFINO or not, are only those about whose death we have been notified
since the publication of our immediately previous newsletter, i.e., the
Fall 1998 issue. We regret to announce the passing of these good and
old friends and pray that they may rest in peace.
Day is done, gone
the sun, from the lake, from the hill,
from the sky.
All is well, safely rest. God is nigh.
Thanks and praise, for our days, 'neath the stars,
'neath the sky.
As we go, this we know, God is nigh.
ADAMS, George B. |
LTC |
17 Apr 99 |
BANG, John D. |
COL |
28 Oct 99 |
DUFF, Carl L. |
COL |
11 Oct 98 |
DUFF, Alice K. |
Widow of COL
Carl L. |
17 Nov 99 |
DYSON, Nannette |
Beloved Wife of
COL Wm. E. |
26 Apr 99 |
ERDMANN, Robert
E. |
LTC |
5 Aug 99 |
FISCHER, Wilbur
H. |
LTC |
23 Jul 99 |
GENTRY, Zoe |
Beloved Wife of
MAJ Marion |
11 Jan 98 |
HANEKE, William
C. |
MG |
31 Oct 99 |
JARDON, Margaret
J. |
Widow of LTC
Eldo (Red) |
3 Jul 99 |
JETMORE, Clinton
N. |
LTC |
12 Dec 99 |
SCRUGGS, Jack H. |
COL |
22 Mar 99 |
STRIDER,
Nicholas S. |
COL |
7 Dec 99 |
THOMSON, John W. |
MAJ |
26 Aug 99 |
By now most of you have
heard from one source or another that the last of our long line of
"Chiefs of Finance", Major General William C. Haneke, has
passed away. Bill Haneke was buried the morning of 9 November 1999.
As we had all prayed -- the weather was kind for the occasion, being a
beautiful fall day. Bill's family, plus a great many, friends and
comrades--including a good representation of RAFINO members -- gathered in
the old chapel at Ft. Myer for the solemn religious services held there
that morning. The chaplain recounted Bill's military service,
accomplishments and awards. Those of us who knew him during our
active duty days could have cited much more in the accomplishments part.
Those of us who knew him well appreciated that he was a "people
oriented" general and gentleman, some of whose accomplishments were
often known only to the ones he helped.
It was with great pride
in our Army that those of us in attendance were able to participate in the
rendering of final military honors to our departed comrade. At first
the band sounded ruffles and flourishes. Then came the final salute
of 13 rounds of cannon fire honoring this two star being laid to rest --
followed by the bugler's soulful sounding "taps." With the
presentation to Marion of the reverently folded National Colors -- which
had covered his casket -- it all seemed to sum up a "well done, Major
General Bill Haneke", last CoF. Marion, Bill's help mate of so many
years, graciously invited and received those of us in attendance to a
reception she held in The Fairfax retirement facility on the
outskirts of Ft. Belvoir, Virginia.
TRIBUTES TO BILL
HANEKE
Upon learning of the passing of Bill Haneke, your RAFINO staff used the
most expedient means of disseminating that information and the funeral
arrangements to the only members of RAFINO whom we could reach immediately
in time to participate in the funeral services. Most of course,
could not make it from distant points to attend. However, in poured
via the internet expressions of condolence and praise for a great leader.
A few examples of these are as follows:
"He was deeply loved and respected by both Marie and me. (Mike
Elias). . . What a great guy he was and Marion such a wonderful lady.
(Donna Keyes). . . I was Chief of Plans in OCF under General Haneke in
65-66. I had great admiration for him as our CoF, as a general, and
as a man. It was a great privilege to know him. (George
Shepard). . . . He was a neat man and one I always respected. (Bob
Gordon). . . . To the family of General Haneke: Janice and I and all
members of the US Army Finance Family in Fayetteville, NC, express our
deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with you. God Bless. (Andy
& Janice Drekhahn).
All of the condolence notes sent to Secretary Phil Anderson for Marion
Haneke, were forwarded to her. Her thank-you note reads as follows:
"I'd like to thank the RAFINO for its kind notes offering sympathy
on the death of my dear husband, General Haneke, as well as assistance if
I may need it.
Yes, it is a difficult time, but the kindness of friends like you make
life much easier.
I appreciate your keeping me as an honorary member of RAFINO. I
consider it a privilege. Again, I thank you all.
Sincerely,
- Marion Haneke |