Ian Weikel

Ian - your influence continues to shine light on those of us that had the great good fortune to cross paths with you, and on many that never knew you. The school named in your honor was recently recognized by the Governor of Colorado and the Colorado Department of Education for their ongoing mission to serve the children of military families. Your legacy is thriving in the community that raised you! My daughter Beth is still a teacher at Weikel Elementary and accepted the recognition on...

Ghost 6 this is Ghost 14,

I am in my last two weeks of battalion command. As I assess my commanders and advise and teach them, I am in awe of who you were as a leader. I have modeled my leadership approach after what you taught me, in such a short period of time, and for over 20 years that approach to leadership has not failed me.
Thank you for showing me that my faith in God and others was just as much of a strength as my tactical and technical knowledge. Thank you for going...

Hard to believe it´s been 18 years. I didn´t know you personally, but did know some of your extended family and heard great things about you as a husband, father and soldier. I think about you and your family often.

Ghost 6 this is Ghost 14, late shot over.
Thank you. You were an amazing human being who has reminded me everyday of my career, that people are the most thing in our profession. You took the time to talk to me. You shared so much. I try everyday to ensure I instill that same feeling into those that I lead. Your words and ideas have lasted for over 18 years. I share who you were with the leaders in my battalion. Thank you for showing me how to be a great leader. We have been on this...

Visited you today my friend. Don't do it enough, but I think about you and Wendy every day. Sorry I can't find many words but you are always in my heart.

Ghost 6 this is Ghost 14, I miss you brother. Thank you for being an example of what it means to be a great God fearing man. As I think back on who you were and how you treated us, I am in awe of your humility. I can only hope to have as large an impact on others as you have had on me. Your words live on through me as I continue to lead in this passion we call our Army. I love you and miss you brother. Ghost 6, this is Ghost 14 over, Ghost 6 this is Ghost 14, negative comms. This is Ghost 14...