Colonel Charles Shay

I found this site way to late. I would have liked to tell him what I am going to write. I worked for Col. Shay from 1973 to 1974 at Ft. Carson, CO. He was one of the greatest men I know. I came to Ft. Carson the same time he did when he became the Deputy Installation Commander. There were two positions open. One was as a Clerk Typist and the other as a Driver. When I met him I told him he did not need another person for either position that I would do both. He told me I had 30 days...

Served with Col Shay at Ft Eustis, VA in the Tng Spt Ctr in the 70's. He was my mentor and friend, a true professional soldier. My prayers to him and his family.
LTC (Ret) Richard Caravana

My deepest sympathies to Judeth, Joanne, Kathleen and Patrick. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. I'm privileged to have met the Colonel and enjoyed some conversations with him, and can only imagine the tremendous hole in your hearts.

Served at Fort Carson during his tenure. He is a principle reason I was accepted for the boot strap program and had a successful 29 year Army career. God bless you and thank you for your mentorship

Was an honor to know COL Shay and his wonderful family. He is home now. Prayers and thoughts to Joanne, Judy, Kathleen and Patrick

A mighty man, an equal lover of liberty and legato singing. A beacon of light in all he did, a positive force in the this challenging world. You will be surely and sorely missed by so many, sir.

I was a Company Commander under "Shamrock" in Vietnam during some very trying times and he was exactly the kind of decisive, combat leader that we needed back then. I saw him again later at Fort Carson where he rescued me from a staff job and got me down to another command. Rest in Peace Sir. Strike Force!

RIP, Sir. Strike Force! C, 2/502.

I served under "Shamrock" in Vietnam. It was the most difficult of times , but his strong leadership made it better. God bless him and all that served our country. He has a great place in our history.