Major General John Henry Voorhees

John volunteered to minister to men in the Maricopa County Jails for many, many years. I was honored to talk with him about life and the love for Christ. Many times he spoke to me of his dear "bride," that is, is loving wife. Since I have spoken of my wife, as my bride. See you in the Kingdom John. Chaplain Greg

I worked at DCAS in Fullerton and he was the commander in Los Angeles. He heard that my new husband, an Airman Basic, received orders for Eielson AFB Alaska with the Marine Corps station handling our move. Most of the move fell on my shoulders and I received the cold shoulder from the Marines. The General told me if I had problems to call him, I did, the Marines thought I was joking until I put the NCOIC on the phone with General Voorhees. From that point on I had no problems and...

Now 2020 and I was just reviewing old federal employment records. The General was my Commander at DPSC Philadelphia in the eighties. He was a compassionate commander and a hands-on Commander. You could find the General making his rounds around 6:30am. Where were the federal employees? Not at their desks working, but in the cafeteria across the street. The General knew and
wanted to know what was brewing in the hallways and offices of DPSC. I personally felt his presence and welcomed...

JOHN AND I WERE THE SAME AGE A DEAR FRIEND. WE FOLLOWED EACH OTHER THROUGH NBHS AND RUTGERS UN.
HE WAS ONE OF THE SMARTEST AND NICEST PERSONS I HAD EVER KNOWN. EVERYONE LIKED AND ADMIRED HIM.
GOD BLESS HIM AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
ROGER R. LOCANDRO-PhD, RUTGERS PROFESSOR AND DEAN.

I was sorry to hear of Gen Voorhees passing. Our military careers crossed three times first in Udorn RTAFB, then Hq USEUCOM finally at Wright-Patterson AFB OH. My fondest memory was his invitation to Thanksgiving dinner at his home in Patch Barracks Vaihingen Germany. Words fail me but allow me to quote Matthew 25:21 "well done, good and faithful servant".

God provided men in my life to fill the father figure of input and wisdom when it was needed. MajGen Voorhees encouraged me and gave me sound wise words whenever I asked. He and his wife always were loving and my passed wife Sharon and I were friends of Melanie and family. Look forward to seeing him soon on the other side.

Robert Cole
US Army (ret)

I hold John is high esteem and will honor his memory always.
I am thankful for John's service and sacrifices to our country.
May the Lord's loving presence bless Jeannine and the family with peace and comfort.
Tynette Housley

I had the distinct pleasure of being MajGen Voorhees aide in Philadelphia back in the late 80s. He was a wonderful man, an outstanding officer, and someone I looked up to the rest of my career.

LtCol (ret) Mike Schissel

John was a role model in my life. Gloria and I are deeply touched by his passing. He grew up 5 or so blocks from me in New Brunswick. I joined the Air Force because of him.

John and his Voorhees Family have always been in my daily prayers and always will be. He was my cousin.

Gary & Gloria Ransom