Gen. Edward Charles "Shy" Meyer

Carol and family, I am so sorry to learn of General Meyer's passing.

RIP Shy. You were a general's general.

Although I did not spend a lot of time with Ed, I could tell that he was kind, considerate, and not stuck on himself (as one might be considering the accomplishments he achieved) I remember hunting with him in Pa., doing some fishing at the dam, he was one of the good guys.
Cousin Steve

On a Sunday morning in the spring of 1983, I encountered the general for the first and only time. As a retired officer, I'm a longtime member of the Pentagon Officer Athletic Center (POAC), now known as the PAC. The evening before, I'd presided over the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association. Despite a late night, I got up early to play racquetball at the POAC. As I entered the locker room, he was exiting. I said good morning, and he replied: "I should have known you...

Dear Carol, I am so sorry to hear about Shy's passing. Shy and you have meant so much to our family. Shy had a profound impact on the course of our lives and my husband's Army career. My thoughts are with you. I know how you are feeling as I just lost Neal on September 15th. Joan Creighton

In 1990, General Edward Meyer was recognized with the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. It is awarded to an Eagle Scout for distinguished service in his profession and to his community for a period of at least 25 years after attaining the level of Eagle Scout. (Very few have been awarded.)

The Bucktail Council, BSA is proud to have been associated with such resepected leader.

We pray for the family during this difficult time.

In 1966, Shy Meyer commanded 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) in Vietnam. I commanded A company during his tenure of command. He was a superb battalion commander, and a great leader who always put troops first. He stressed the use of artillery during combat operations. I used plenty! In my opinion, due to Shy Meyer's leadership, he probably had fewer casualties than any other Infantry battalion during that war. I was not surprised when he was selected to become...

I met him once, as a young captain escorting a French 3-star general officer who was invited to dine at the Chief of Staff's quarters. As I was not especially needed, I went to the kitchen with the rest of the staff. After dinner was over, and before the vehicle came to pick up the general, Gen. Meyer came downstairs to the kitchen, thanking the cooking and wait staff for their service. He turned to me (I'm a foot shorter than he was) and asked, "And where are you at, Captain?" So I told...