DONALD-DELANDRO-Obituary

DONALD DELANDRO

Alexandria, Louisiana

1935 - 2021

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January 29, 2021
LOCATION
Alexandria, Louisiana
CHARITY
Alzheimer's Association

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   Donald J. Delandro  Brigadier General (Ret.)  On Friday, January 29, 2021, beloved husband of Doretha Scott Delandro for 63 years, devoted father and uncle, Brigadier General (Retired) Donald J. Delandro of Alexandria, VA, transitioned into eternal peace. Don came into this world...

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General Delandro did something when he was a lieutenant in Iran that marked him to become a hgneral, but I do not know the story. He sent me into the Sinia in 1982, that marked me to become a peacemaker and a saviour of Israel and Peace with Egypt for the last half century. Began, Saddot, and Carter got the Nobel. I got the Legion of Merit. I am forever grazeful to him

The best branch chief I've ever had the pleasure of working with . I retired after 34 years.

I have often thought that General Delandro's incisive decision sending me into the Sinai dramatizes why he became a general officer. Colonel Mc Kenzie

1982, Brigadier General Delandro--The Adjutant General of the Army--directed me to go into the Sinai and set up postal logistics for the Military Force and Observers (MFO) under the Camp David Accords, the treaty between Israel and Egypt to transfer the desert back to Egypt. The problem presented when I visited the MFO headquarters in Washington by the MFO lawyers was that I could not do anything because a staus of forces agreement (SOFA) had not been established. I did not tell Delandro...

Sorry for our lost.

Today, I am remembering General Delandro and his family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Pam Riggins

Dear BG Delandro's Family, I offer my condolences. I was blessed to have met BG Delandro, when I was a second lieutenant. His service demonstrated his care for "Soldiers First." I will cherish our meeting and his giving me a signed autographed photo of himself. He was our inspirational guest speaker at our Adjutant General Basic Course 12-83 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana on October 14,1983. May God bless and keep you. He was a true distinguished American Hero in service to his...

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.