DONALD LEE PETERSON

Remembering Lt. Gen. Peterson today; 7 years since his passing.

Remembering Lt. Gen. Peterson today; 6 years since his passing.

Remembering Lt. Gen. Don Peterson Today, Lost July 3rd 2017, May he Rest In Peace.

Remembering Lt. Gen. USAF Don Peterson, gone far to soon.

Peteo, you were a friend, a colleague, and a true patriot. I think of you often. A legacy of the NORAD false alarms, newly promoted one stars led crews in Cheyenne Mountain. As the sole Flag level civilian on the Battle Staff (but col, USAF (Ret)), I was responsible for developing much of the launch detection and attack assessment process. You were the most receptive, understanding, and dedicated Command Director during my nearly twenty year tenure. I remember well when Tom Moorman, then...

Gayle and family, My heartfelt condolences on the passing of General Peterson. I worked as his Executive Officer in the Directorate of Operations, AETC, Randolph AFB. He had it all--a true leader and gentleman. He was so kind and supportive to his staff, and he always had time to talk. I recall on a visit to the Pentagon years later when he was the DP, myself and another former staff member stopped by his busy office to say 'hi' and he took time out of his busy day just to sit and chat...

We were honored to have served with Don and Gail. Edi and I send fond wishes to Gail and the family.

We're deeply saddened to loose our beloved Uncle Don. Truly a gift to this world, he was one of the most inspiring people in my life and certainly countless others. Our love and prayers for Gayle and Donald, John and Gail, and for all of our family. Special thanks to our family and friends at his memorial service for sharing memories and insight of his remarkable life. He will be sorely missed, I wish I could hear him tell one more story.

General Peterson's life represented the incarnation of the ideals we should all pursue.