General Gary Edward Luck (Ret.)

I recently found out General Luck had passed. This saddened me as the world lost a great leader and human being. My condolences, although late go out to the his surviving family General Gary Luck was one of the finest Officers I have ever met in my Career. I was assigned as the First Sergeant of the 19th Adjutant General Company (Postal) during 1993-1994 when I met General Luck. Off-duty, I went to play a few slot machines at the small establishment up the Hill from Camp Coiner. Low and...

I met General Luck when he was in command of XVIII headquarters, Ft. Bragg. I was working for Shaw Construction co and tasked with remodeling his office. Me, with hair down to the middle of my back and in my late 20's, early 30's. Haha. He always made time to stop and put a hand on my shoulder and show his appreciation for the work I was doing. Just an all around man's man and a great guy. Never looked down or made you feel anything but important. You just don't get that from alot of...

Mr Luck was a consultant I administered at my Aerospace Company. Of course was intimidated with his title. Boy did I enjoy when he sent his invoices with Gobble Gobble for November and similar for other months. I wished I met him in person, i just so enjoyed his calls and the southern gentleman conversation we had. His family was fortunate to be part of his.

It was one of the great privileges of my professional life to work directly with General Gary Luck, and it is an honor to offer these reflections for his memory book. My time with him began on the Deployable Training Team, with multiple trips to Korea in support of Pacific Command headquarters staff exercises over several years. In that setting, I had a front-row seat to his interaction with the PACOM Commander, Eighth Army leadership, and United Nations forces on the peninsula. Watching...

General came to FOB Cobra Iraq 28 Feb 1991 to thank me and my Colonel Tom Hill for a job well done. CSM R Nichols

Sir God speed on your journey to the Spirit world. Thank you for giving a young Native American Captain the opportunity to command the Second Brigade,8th ID HHC Company and especially for your mentorship. Because of you I went on to retire a Colonel. RIP General. Wish I could share a beer with you like we all used to do during Baumholder Officer Club Happy Hour. I will never forget you.

I had the distinct privilege to serve with General Gary Luck 2 ID Camp Casey, Korea (1985-86). He was the epitome of Service, Sacrifice and Pride for the Corps. I am one of the beneficiaries of his wisdom, leadership and mentorship. Dr. (CW5) Lionel E. Cartwright USA, Retired

I served with General Luck in Korea as his C/J-6 Sergeant Major. His office was right above mine and he would come down the back steps and always sit for a minute and talk to me on just about any topic. CSM Andrew McFlower was his Command Sergeant Major. It was a great honor to serve with General Luck who truly cared about his soldiers and the US Army. May he rest in Gods hands .

Served under General Luck in Korea and during Desert Storm. One of my favorite Generals. A man´s man and a true leader who treated the soldiers great. RIP