Albert C. "Chuck" Huddy

He was my friend and mentor as a young soldier and NCO. Chuck, scarcely a day goes by that I don't wish I could talk to you or hear your thoughts on things. When God's finished with me here, I hope they've got a lot of good coffee we can enjoy! I miss you and thank you. Mary Jean, I pray you're doing well. A delightful lady and great friend... I remember Chuck calling you, "Huddy's Buddy!"

He was my cousin and we were paratroopers. I had my picture taken with him when he came out of the NCO Academy at Ft Benning. I cried at his funeral.

I first met Chuck at the age of about 10. Our dad's were stationed at Ft. Meade and we were a match. That match lasted until Chuck's passing, but we will be together again someday. In July of 1967 I was commissioned a 2nd Lt. and Chuck was ready to raise his hand and join the US Army. He waited for months until I was able to swear him in, because we were a life-long match. I watched Chuck move through the ranks and my pride was immeasurable. Chuck's untimely passing had an pronounced affect...

Chuck, even after all these years there's scarcely a day go by I don't think of you at some point, and every time hear the voice of "The Bear" in my head as clearly as if you were right beside me. You were a leader, a mentor, and a very beloved friend. I look forward to seeing you again when my time comes. And Mary Jean -- never doubt for one second how many of us loved and respected him. We still do. Always will.

Sergeant Huddy, you were one GREAT man! We served together in Vietnam, I was a Platoon Leader and you were a squad leader. I just finished talking to you when a 122mm rocket came in and I had the reflex action to dive for a bunker. I remained tormented for years wondering if I should have hollered out a warning, but it would have been too late. It took me over 40 years to visit the wall in D.C. because I did not want to see your name up there. Last year, I got to take briefly with Captain...

Happy Birthday to my Birthday Twin Chuck. I will be thinking of you tomorrow especially.

He was my Platoon Sergeant, Sergeant Of The Guard, and twice my First Sergeant. He was also my mentor and good friend. He was my example of what an NCO should be. I'm fortunate to have known him so well and to have served with him several times. Mary Jean, I remember when the 2 of you opened your home at Ft McNair for us on Christmas Eve of 1981 because Chuck didn't want any of the troops alone. I treasure his memory.

R.I.P. cousin Chuck. Thank you for your many years of service.

LTC (R) Kevin and Annie Huddy