Washington D.C., Virginia
Jun 24, 1920 – May 20, 2016 (Age 95)
Rear Admiral Albert M. SackettWashington, DCRear Admiral Albert M. Sackett, United States Navy, died peacefully at home in Knollwood, Washington, DC, on Friday, May 20, 2016. He was born in Victor, Iowa on June 24, 1920 to Timothy Frank Sackett and Clara DeMeulenaere Sackett. His father died when...
Read MoreThe best Captain i ever served under. On the USS Gridley DLG-21. He always protected his Radiomen. I was so glad to see him again in Miami when they commissioned the new Gridley DDG-101. Wonderful memories of bringing messages to him on the bridge. USS Gridley (RM2. 10/65 - 10/68)
Bill Jones
December 28, 2024 | Work
I miss you every day, great grandpa. I keep reading about you and I love learning about your life and the legacy you left behind. I hope I´m making you proud.
Caydence Sackett
August 12, 2022 | Family
I served as an 18 year old (now 77) on she USS Preston in 1957 and 1958 and saw Adm Sackett completely turn the ship around. He was a master at handling ships and men!! What a great man!
Sid Karsh
June 11, 2016 | La Canada Flintridge, CA | Friend
I served on the Admiral's favorite ship, the U.S.S. Preston (DD-795), when he was Captain, in the late 1950's. He was a fine Captain, and a fine man, and had the respect of his crew.
As a mustang, he knew all there was to know about the Navy, having been in every rank from Seaman Recruit to Admiral.
A couple of my friends on the ship and I had contacted him in the last few years to see how he was doing, and found out more information from him about his later...
Tad Brillhart
June 06, 2016 | CA
This message is from one of Admiral Sacketts most loved sailors Joe Bratcher I am his widow Joe died August 17, 2015 and he absolutely loved this man
Show stayed in touch with the Admiral as he always called him up until his death and the Admiral took him under his wing and I have heard many beautiful wonderful stories about him and I can understand why Joe loved this man so much Pat I am so sorry for your loss but just know that he and Joe are having a great time in heaven right now.
Shirley Bratcher
May 30, 2016 | Brentwood, MO
GOD BLESS THE SACKETT FAMILY....THANK YOU FOR SERVING
THE LOVELACES
WES LOVELACE
May 25, 2016 | HAYMARKET, VA
My condolences to my lifelong friends of the Sackett clan It was a priveledge to have known and spend a few moments with "the Admiral".
George Caras
May 23, 2016 | Ashburn Va
A true gentleman, mentor to me and many others.He was the finest leader that I served under.A hell of a poker player and good friend. I will miss him.My condolences to Pat and his family. Gordon Monteath, San Diego, CA.
May 23, 2016
While assigned to BuPers,Al Sackett came in as my boss and would be selected for flag rank. He will always be remembered with fond memories by those who had the privilege of knowing and working for him
Bob Strange(Fairfax VA)
Bob Strange
May 23, 2016 | Fairfax Station, VA
