West Palm Beach, Florida
Major Jack R. Rickman, Sr., US Army Retired, a native of Johnson City, TN and a resident of West Palm Beach since 1988, died on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the age of 78. Major Rickman had two careers, serving the United States Army for more than 20 years, and as an educator for 28 years. A...
Read MoreSo sorry to learn of Jack's passing. We became good friends at the Defense Information School at Fort Benjamin Harrison where we were training to be Public Affairs Officers. I remember Jack's wonderful sense of humor. Rest in peace, Jack.
Lt.Col. June Trizzino, USAFR
October 01, 2022 | Friend
Major Jack Rickman was my commanding officer at the Tactical Operation Center for Da nang at Camp Horn in 1972. I was an SP4 High Capacity Microwave Repairman and why I was sent to vietnam is stil a mystery. But I was glad and honored to work for one of finest officers I had met during my enlistment. He always asked the people under him to do a task, never commanded, never a loud voice, and never lost his cool. He left before I did, beleive it was benning or bragg, I think. Second cyops...
Joseph Bartell
July 13, 2022 | Other
I was honored to know Jack Rickman He was a wonderful man and a second father to me. A true patriot and an American hero. Honesty and integrity were Jack's core values. He was brilliant and kind, and I am a better person for having known him. Thank you, Jack,for all you did for all of us that knew you. We have all lost with your passing. I love you Jack. God bless you. Rest in peace.
Christine Newman
June 09, 2018 | West Palm Beach, FL
What a wonderful tribute to a great man. It's just horrifying that his children weren't notified. They were very loved by him. Rest in peace Jack...if you can. You raised strong kids. They'll come through this with time.
May 28, 2018
Love my Dad and we loved cars
He was loving father, and taught me so much. I will miss our phone and fb conversations.
Deborah Rickman
May 28, 2018 | Los Angeles, CA | Daughter
My handsome and loving father.
Deborah Rickman
May 28, 2018 | Santa Monica, CA | Daughter
So sorry to hear of Daddy Jacks passing.He was my father-in-law,who in the early years used to send THE best handwritten letters. Deb and I had the pleasure of living close to hime in the early 90's in WPB. Unfortunately we just found out today(5weeks later)...may he rest in PEACE.
Michelle Covington
May 04, 2018 | Los Angeles, CA
Dear Virginia. After reading Jack's orbituary and his impressive life, I thought that such a man deserved an amazing woman, and wife like you. Raymond and I will pray for you and his family. Our condolences to you and yours. Your YMCA aqua fitness student, Irene Chartrand. Your legend lives on in your former students. Xo. Love and hugs
April 14, 2018
