Dale Allen Vesser

General Vesser was my very first Commanding General at Fort Polk in 1983. I was 18, am 62 now. Though I don't believe I ever met him in person back then, I do have award documents signed by him. I am so sorry that you have lost your husband and dad. LTG Vesser - a good man and soldier. V/r...SFC/MSgt (ret) Melissa Foley Chick

God bless Dale Vesser!

General Vesser was a gentleman and soldier. I served as his Battalion Liaison to Brigade in Vietnam He was and will always be my Hero. I have a letter that General Vesser wrote on my behalf that I will always treasure. May he Rest In Peace and may your memories be a blessing. LTC David Ganeto

I was one of the many he mentored through out his military career. He was all the things said of him in his obituary and more. The Nation has lost a soldier and I have lost a mentor and role model. My condolences to Valerie and his children. He will be missed.

I was privileged to serve under General Vesser at Ft Polk during his term as Commanding General. I can truly state this was the most rewarding assignment my wife and I were honored to serve during my 30 years in service. General Vesser was the finest officer I have ever had the privilege of serving with. Not only was he the smartest he was the most compassionate individual I have met; his wife, Valerie, was a perfect compliment to this couple. She was as smart, as gracious and as accepting...

Thinking of you all and remembering all the good times at Ft Monroe. Sending hugs Carly and Jack Dethorn.

When he was Captain Vesser in the summer of 1963, he was was officer in charge of the sawdust out where we cadets fought each other using Putin sticks. He was there with a stun of a cigar in his army T shirt, fatigues and boots and started his remarks to us with "Socrates had this to say about the man who cannot defend himself ...". He was the officer we all aspired to be. I was his student in political philosophy. He gave me advice as so many crucial points in my life and career - he was a...