EMMETT PAIGE

Rest in Peace, Paradise, and Power, Sir

You´re missed cousin Emmett and greatly missed!!

Today the late Honorable Emmett Paige Jr. came to mind for some reason. General Paige was one of few mentors in my life. I visited him at OAO Corporation, before his nomination to Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence by President Clinton. It was the first time I saw him since the retirement ceremony. We discussed my career. I had three options, (1) OCS, (2) WOCS, and (3) OAO. He said whatever I decided, he would support me and keep in touch....

I Met General Paige in 1985 When he presented me with the US Army Air Traffic Controller of The Year Award. I gave an acceptance speech and when I was finished, he was Smiling and made a statement and a demand. He said you have a gift soldier, and when you get home you need to look up the nearest Toast Masters Club and youll be great. Secondly, I want to know as soon as you put in your OCS packet. I separated from the military a few years later but I did work on my speaking skills and now...

A great loss for our country
I served as a young Lt and Capt with them BG Paige in Ft Monmouth NJ
He offered me the opportunity to expand and challenge myself - I owe him much

COL (ret) Fred Stein

My father BG James R Ralph recently passed and I have been cleaning out his stuff. He served 35 years in the US Army. Today, I came across a Buffalo Soldier Statue and I firmly believe it it Emmett Paige. The Buffalo Soldier - winners of the old West! God works in mysterious ways so as I look at this statue I feel a strong pull for me to find Emmett's statue's resting place. I Know my father knew and worked with Emmett Paige. May LTG Paige rest In eternal peace. Any family members please...

it was my honor to serve under his command at Fort huachuca during the 80s at Libby Army Airfield as a crew chief. He was an outstanding officer and a pleasure to take a board as a passenger during his many trips outside Fort Huachuca.

Had the pleasure of our paths crossing through out the years. Arizona, Fort Huachuca, Pentagon C3I, OAO.

Rest in peace, Sir.