George Henry Waple III

I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Waple,however,Donna Coulson provided me with a vivid reconstruction of his incredible miltary experiences. Being the son of a World War II veteran and a member of the "greatest generation" I have nothing but great admiration for this fine gentleman and hope all citizens of this great country of ours take a moment of reflection and thank him for keeping us safe and defending democracy. May he rest in peace for eternity. God bless George Henry Waple III.

My condolences are extended to the Waple family, particularly grandson Jonathan whom I met and shared a round of golf as he was entering college. George was born and raised in Waple Mills, VA; I was born and raised in Norfolk, VA; he was White and I am Black. The very nature of our environments caused us to have unhealthy racial feelings about each other. We fought through the negativity and we became friends, because we learned to see each other as just people. My tribute to George is...

Dear Waple Family. My deepest condolences on your loss. George was a very devoted and loyal member of The Old Guard Association and it was always a pleasure to see him at our annual reunions. He would always make a point of meeting the young soldiers of The Old Guard and always had a crowd around him as he told his stories of Fort Myer in the late 1930's, when he was with the 3d Cavalry, and the late 1940's when he was First Sergeant of the Ceremonial Detachment.
Thre are very few men...

Farewell George. I have been proud to call you my friend. Thank you for your service to our country and for often visiting my school and sharing your military experiences with my students. Our country, my school and students have greatly benefited from your service and sacrifice. I am so glad that just a few weeks ago Brookdale honored you and dedicated "Walple's Corner" as a permanent exhibit for future generations to view.

Farewell "POPPA GEORGE"!
To the world who knew you, you were the Military Lion. But to the Brokstein family we were blessed to know you also as our Spiritual Lamb!
Your physical absence will be sadly missed...however your words, actions. guidance, and love will NEVER be forgotten!
Travel the Hereafter, keep selling your now famous book and when we next meet let me know how many readers you have added to your attentive audience.
You have more than proven to all whose lives...

Served with George in 1951, Company A, (Honor Guard Company) The “Old Guard� 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment.
I salute you George for giving us so many quality years. The world will never be the same without GEORGE HENRY WAPLE, III. CSM Ret. Tom Twomey

Farewell Faithful Servant! You have served your God, your country, your family, and your soldiers well! Rest now, for YOU have earned the rightful post, as an Eternal Sentinel of Soldiers Gone Home to Rest! God Bless you my "Brother in Arms"!
Mark Smith-DuCre' -TOGA

I knew George through his attendance and participation in The Old Guard Association. We will miss him very much.
Doug Robbins (Editor & Publisher of Pride, the Old Guard Association's newsletter).