General John Galvin

Gen. Jack Galvin was a great man I enjoy my time with him and teaching his daughter in Germany. I was bless to stay at his house at Ft.Monroe T- command VA it was a honor to sit with him several times. May God bless his dear family. Pastor/ Chaplin Matthew U.S.ARMY Ret.

He was a wonderful SACEUR. I got to meet him while working in the ER at 196th Station Hospital. I met him as a PVT and he introduced himself as Jack, later to find out he was a humble 4 star general. RIP

I just finished writing an Amazon review of Jack Galvin's excellent memoir, Fighting the Cold War: A Soldier's Memoir and was just composing a long letter to him when, today, I learned Jack died of Parkinsons Disease September 25, which my father also had. I'm deeply in my sadness and am spontaneously sharing some thoughts here -- even unconventually -- for myself, Ginny and their daughters.
I'm proud to have served with Jack as a fellow company commander in the 501st Infantry of the...

I had the Honor to serve as a Platoon Leader for General (then) LTC Galvin in Vietnam. He was a brave inspiration to all who served under him and his leadership and training helped me and many others return safely.

Respectfully

Ernest E. Wood
COL (RET)

I had the distinct opportunity and honor to serve as Gen John Galvin's NCOIC for the Communications Team while stationed at SHAPE, Belgium. In this capacity, I had the privilege to travel extensively for 3 years with him while ensuring he had the capability to communicate to anyone, anytime, anywhere. On my trips, the person, the leader, the General that we all strived to be like, displayed the utmost courage, respect and professional demeanor to all, with no regard to rank. What an...

The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) have lost an inspirational leader. In the footsteps of General Dwight Eisenhower, General Galvin was the 9th Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) in very challenging times from 1987 to 1992. He ended a lifelong military and statesmanship experience, forging his NATO-staff into a strong team that played an instrumental role in ending the cold war and shaping a new reality. Admired by many, General Galvin's insights will be missed here...

John Galvin amazed me. As a friend of Beth's, I had the privilege to be welcomed at many family gatherings. General Galvin's uniform and his rank left me in awe. However, the man I came to know was this funny, foot massaging, exemplary father of four daughters. It was a privilege to know him.

My prayer are with Ginny, Erin, Cathline, Beth and MaryJo and their families.

It was my privileged to serve with (then) Lt. Col. John Galvin in Vietnam in 1970, from troops-in-conflict to Thanksgiving on a firebase, he treated every soldier with respect and dignity. Many of us carry his spirit, his example, and his leadership with us in everything we do.
To many of us, he was the epitome of Mathew 25:21, "Well done my good and faithful servant"

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