Lt. General James B. Vaught

God Bless
I will never forget.
Pfc Roberta Solt, HqCoHqCmd 24th Inf. Ft. Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield (1977-1980)

I served under General Vaught in the 24th Mech Inf Div. He made us PROUD to be Soldiers when being a soldier wasn't the popular thing to do. A real Testament to his leadership. I often told my wife at night that I would go to hell with General Vaught because I know he will bring us back after giving Satan a what for. This man not only cared for us, his soldiers but also our families. Once my son was in the hospital at Ft. Stewart and I kept having duty as all soldiers do, so much so I never...

Dear treasured, longtime friend---you can see that it was my gifted, thoughtful daughter who found this "Guest Book." I'm using it first to remind you that I care now - - I cared then and always will. Next my phone # is (704) 552-8697 and e mail: [email protected] - - Please "touch base" with me when you can. Guess you know about my 1/15/13 stroke - - most would have died & they say I did for a minute - - but after leaarning what hell is like & acing the DMV drivers test I'm living...

Dear Flo,
Dad sent me the article from the NY Times...how sad I was to read the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and I send you much love.

Florence I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had known him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family, Florence.

Regrettably, I only had the privilege of getting to know "The General" in 2006, but the all too few times I had the opportunity to discuss matters of mutual interest, and to grouse about the rampant ignorance in all levels of local government, he always embarrassed me with my lack of knowledge in comparison to his.

He was a gentleman of the highest order, and the World, especially Horry County and Myrtle Beach, will be far less informed and much less accountable without him.

Regrettably, I only had the privilege of getting to know "The General" in 2006, but the all too few times I had the opportunity to discuss matters of mutual interest, and to grouse about the rampant ignorance in all levels of local government, he always embarrassed me with my lack of knowledge in comparison to his.

He was a gentleman of the highest order, and the World, especially Horry County and Myrtle Beach, will be far less informed and much less accountable without his always sage...

I am saddened at the loss of my first cousin, Jim, a true American.