Patrick Marshall Hughes

Absolutely the smartest man I have known!

A superlative officer, human being, and friend, Pat Hughes was the best of the best that Army MI offered to our national intelligence capability during perilous times. Rest in peace, pal.

LTG Pat Hughes was a Great Soldier, Leader, Mentor and Friend. I met him first during our Army careers, befriended and have admired him since. He was friendly, helpful, humble, well-read, smart, and thought out-of-the- box.
We saw each other and communicated regularly.
Pat will be sorely missed. Condolences and Prayers to his Wife, Family, and Friends. Rest In Peace.

You will be missed

General Hughes was a friend and mentor. He was a great soldier, leader, thinker and teacher. His wisdom and analysis of complexity brought insights to many. His sense of humor could uplift in the most dour of times. His made the world a better and safer place.

I served with then Colonel Hughes in the 109th MI 9th ID. We both parted that unit in July of 1986. Colonel Hughes at the time loved Tab soda and Twix candy bars!!! He was a great leader and one of the best officers I have ever served under. RIP hero

A great leader and mentor that I was honored to work for and learn from. He allowed me to make mistakes and grow from them, always providing sage counsel and perspective even during highly stressful times. Our team never wanted to let him down. A very special man who served his country with distinction.

General Hughes was a great man; a man for his times. We need his wisdom, his character. We are all diminished.