Gerald A. Janis

It has been two years since Jerry passed. I truly liked working with him for his last assignment with the Department of State. He was my security lead in Baghdad, Iraq. I very nice and quiet man who just got things done for me and our team. It was nice to see this two year anniversary memorial for Jerry. To his friends and family, I would just like to let you know that someone else remembers this special and kind man.

Gerald and I were always very close. Even though he was 10 years my younger, we were always able to talk about many things. He was intelligent even at a young age. That continued throughout both of our lives as we could always sense whether the other was okay or when there was something that needed a talk or a phone call. We were lucky to have each other. I wish I could explain that most of all, Gerald, even at a young age, was a lot of fun! There was always something he was doing,...

Delores, Janis family, and his military friends, Gerry worked with me at the U.S. Embassy Baghdad as we built a new power plant for the entire embassy community there. Gerry was a quiet man with kind and strong values. I always leaned on him to help me out with project issues and advice. He took care of me and all of the Overseas Buildings Operations staff. Whenever anyone was leaving Baghdad, he offered to give that person a ride to the heliport at 4:30 AM. He would always be...

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I would like to offer my greatest sympathies to Dolores and his family, Jerry will be missed by all who ever met him. God bless you him, and your family. Jayne and Dee Robblee

Jerry personified the "Quiet Professional". He always worked behind the scenes anticipating problems and fixing them without seeking attention. He made everyone else look good. He took care of our SF NCOs yet held them to very high standards. He was a soldiers soldier.

Dolores and family, I feel I know you as you were constantly included in conversations with Jerry and I talked to Dolores on the phone several times. I did not know Jerry in his military career, but have known him for 23 years in his State Department work. We served together in Uganda, Tunisia, Angola and for several years in Baghdad. He was in a class by himself and truly was a gentleman and professional in all that he did. I'm going to miss him immensely, and even though we have all...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Gerald was an amazing person and a great friend to all of us work colleagues. He will be missed. May he rest in piece

The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for CSM Janis' distinguished service to our country in the Army. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole...