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| ADM Crowe, Former JCS Chairman, Dies |
| 2007-10-20 |
| WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Former Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, retired Adm. William James Crowe Jr., died Oct. 18, at Bethesda Naval Hospital. He was 82. A 1946 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, CroweÂ’s 43-year career started in the diesel submarine community and ended in 1989 when he retired after serving as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Most notably, Crowe helped to determine the military policy many consider to have hastened the end of the Cold War. "On behalf of the men and women of the U.S. Navy, I extend our sincere condolences to the Crowe family," said Adm. Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations. "Adm. Crowe was the finest example of a true gentleman and naval officer who served his country with distinction. He cared deeply about people, and always approached his duty and life with enthusiasm and a unique sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Adm. Crowe." |
| Posted by:Pappy |
| #4 Yeah, he did. But he did so after he retired. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2007-10-20 23:03 |
| #3 biog leaves out the fact that he endorse Clinton in 1992 giving Bill a shield against criticism that he didn't understand the military Crowe was then appointed Amb to G Britain. |
| Posted by: mhw 2007-10-20 21:44 |
| #2 And when at length her course is run, Her work for home and country done, Of all the souls that in her sailed Let not one life in thee have failed; But hear from heaven our sailor's cry, And grant eternal life on high! |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2007-10-20 01:18 |
| #1 RIP, big boss, from Army SPECOPS to the Navy - SALUT', ADMIRAL, VICTOR AMONG VICTORS FOR AMERICA DURING THE COLD WAR. VERY WELL DONE, SIR! |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2007-10-20 00:30 |