Clarence Harry Borjesson

In March 1983 I walked into the Fairbanks Armory, "by the Tank" on 2nd Street, looking for a recruiter. I ran into a big, Really Big, 1SG who looked down at me, smiled and told me I was in the right place. He then directed me across the hall. Twelve days later I swore into the Alaska Army National Guard and 1SG Clancy Borjesson was standing in the background.
My first few drills were primarily brushing up on old skills and learning new ones. More than once I would sense someone behind...

The Fairbanks family (Verna and Al) are very saddened by Clarence's passing. He was a very kind and generous friend.

April 08,2010
Clancy and I first met in the National Guard and when he was an Airport Safety Police Officer. I was especially thankful as a State Trooper to have Clancy as my back-up when he was working at FMH. Having known Clancy's sister when she was a coroner I had nothing but respect for this family. My prayers for a straight shooter and a man who never shirked a duty. Ron Richards and family.

There were seven of First Sergeant Clancy Borgesson's Alaska National Guard soldiers at his memorial service this evening (4/5/10): MAJ Randy Baker, SM Raymond Miller, 1SG William Scouten, MSG Russell Wood, SFC McKinley McGill, SFC William McCoy (all retired) and SFC Michael Albertson (still serving). We were all a stripe or two or three lower grade than that when we first joined B Company, 5th Scout Battalion, AKNG and met Clancy. I notice one more has signed onto the Guest Book . . .

Clancy was my boss and friend in the Alaska Army National Guard. He was a great mentor who I looked up to. Clancy was a gently giant who showed kindness to all. He was so proud of his family and you could just see that sparkly in his eyes when he talked about them. Clancy will be missed. Russell (Red) Port, RET CSM (Phoenix, AZ)

I remember Clancy as a coworker at the hospital (FMH), striding quietly and confidently through the halls when he was a security guard there. Later, I met up with him again at my uncle's house. He was a trusty shop buddy and a true gun nut friend to my uncle. When Clarence heard I was interested in shooting in the target leagues, he made sure I had a pistol. He was like that, kind and giving. My uncle and I will miss him.

Uncle Clarence
I hope you and Gordon are out hunting, or on a range somewhere having far too much fun with your rifles, discussing the best loads and how tight your shot groups are.
May your spirit and your essence live on.

We met Clancy when he worked security at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, what a wonderful person that will be missed by many. Our sincerest condolences to the family.

Bill & Selina DeValcourt
North Pole, Alaska

Clancy helped me to train for Team Alaska in the 1982 Arctic Winter Games, the last time, to my knowledge, that judo was showcased as an event in the games. He was the quietest tough guy I have ever known and was a true judoman in his humility and spirit; I shall never forget him nor the time I trained with him in judo. My sincerest condolences to the family.

--Bryan Fitzpatrick, Fairbanks, Alaska