Jon Reynolds

I was saddened to find out about the death of Brig. Gen Reynolds. I have known of him since the lqte 1960's very early 70s when I received my POW bracelet in the mail and put it on committed to pray for his release and good health. I was ecstatic when he returned home shortly after his release and kept checking on him through the years. He was a real part of my youth and the bracelet is attached to his story for my children and grandchildren to read later on. A real hero I could connect to...

To my hero that I never got to meet. It was the 60´s, I was in high school and many of my friends were being drafted. It was terrifying. The newspaper´s were filled with names of Prisoners taken during this treacherous war. Somehow, it came to Bartram High School that we could wear the captives names carved into bracelets to remind us to pray for our soldier every single day. Yes, I received Major Jon Reynolds´s bracelet and I prayed for him every single day! I don´t remember how I...

Dear Emilee. Anne and I just got the word about Jon last week. Your friend Judy told our friend Rosemary Roberts in Spartanburg, SC and she immediately called Anne and me here in Charleston, SC. Learning about Jon saddened me more than I can say. Having known Jon since our college days at Trinity College and having kept up with him throughout and after our years in the Air Force it is difficult to realize I won't be able to see him again.My favorite story and memory of Jon originated back in...

I was in the Class of 1977 at the USAF Academy. Lt Col Reynolds taught me Unconventional Warfare at the Academy. I still remember him saying, introducing himself on the first day of class, he felt he was uniquely qualified to teach the course as he probably knew more guerrillas than anyone else in the Air Force! He was a super teacher and a fine officer. He had a lasting impact on me, and I am sure many other cadets in my class.

We never did take our tour of the air museum. Your rare emotional elegance will be missed. It's been almost 40 years since our Friday night martinis on Yang Ming Shan. Good bye, old friend.

Dear Emily Reynolds and Family, I was saddened to learn of Jon's passing. I was a young FSO in Beijing when Jon was our military attache, and I vividly remember his kindness and calm during very busy and challenging times. I too remember the twinkle in his eye and how he doted on his family. Please accept my deep condolences and respects.

What a remarkable patriot! Rest easy, sir!