Charles Canedy

In loving memory of a great boss, great friend, and great person. We will miss you always.

If any of his Kids or friends want to contact me my number is 318-344-7586. Robert Davis PO Box 7811 Shreveport Louisiana 71137.

I knew Charles Canedy from MASSTER at Fort Hood Texas. I drove for the Commanding General at MASSTER MG. Herbert J. McChrystal. I remember one day at work he was upset his Volkswagen engine was knocking and he was upset as you can get because he just had it rebuilt a few thousand miles before. I told him there wasn't anything I did not know about his VW including why the engine was knocking. He gave me the keys and said FIX IT I love that Beetle. I said OK and I disassembled the engine at...

Not a day goes by that you’re not thought of or talked about, great memories were made, I do hope your behaving up there

We still think of Charlie often. He was such a positive influence on the many lives he touched. Rest well my friend.

He was my commander and mentor that made me who I am and a successful soldier, I have great memories of carrying Freddie once in my arms up the stair of the Officers club, events at Yellow Ribbon Park, mounting motorcycles on Huey's, planning his "change of command" ceramony, and he was always there for me throughout career and he is still in my heart tonight as my tears roll dowm. "Blackhawk, Sir" 4/6/2013

dear familyi just found out about general canedy.we who served under him owe him our lives in a lot of cases.especially us loh people,that he didnt"make us work in the rear of the loh and let us learn how to fly and work from the cockpit.so i say rest in peace general,we will miss and admire you forever.--charles b parkey usa ret.

WE will miss you Charley. God Bless.
Btrp 7/1 67-69

It was my honor to have known and served with General Canedy in the 7th of the 1st Air Cav. Sqdn. To the family, my prayers are with you.

For those who have served together in combat there is a bond that is dificult to express but it is a bond that grows stronger as the years pass. I was fortunate to cross paths with the General several times after my tour with the 7th of the 1st. A couple that stand out: while serving as the U.S.Army exchange officer to the Australian School of...