Philip Michael Quast

My Captain was cheered was cheered when he made flag officer. The whole crew was very proud to have served.

I served under vadm quast on ddg-22 What a great leader after 43 years I still have countless memories of Vadm quast and his wonderful family My favorite memory was during the change of command I help his family Off ddg-22 we all had tears and hugs. I'll always remember you old salt Bravo zulu

Far winds and following seas to one truly great man. My condolences to your family. I had the honor of serving on board USS Bunker Hill with VADM Quast. They dont make leaders like him anymore. We all knew when we reported to the pre commissioning unit that we had hit the lottery as far as having a seasoned salty sea captain. What a remarkable life.

Phil came to Carroll College in September, 1957. He joined our fraternity a few months later and became my "little brother". We had many great times together and he was a groomsman in my wedding in May, 1961, just before his graduation.

My wife and I saw Phil and Peggy many times over the years, and enjoyed every visit. One of my best memories is when Phil invited 2 other fraternity brothers and me to join him on a week long "Tiger Cruise" from Pearl Harbor to Bremerton Washington...

I had honor of serving under Admiral Quast when he was the Commanding Officer of the USS Benjamin Stoddert in Pearl Harbor Hawaii. He was a tribute to the United States Navy both as an Officer and a genuinely caring man.
Rest in Peace Sir

I was privileged to report to Admiral Quast at Military Sealift Command, 1995-96. Like many, many others, I found him an inspirational and courageous leader who daily exemplified excellence and loyalty. I witnessed many examples of that special charisma, but one particular memory stands out. Shortly after relieving as COMSC, VADM Quast was called to the Hill to explain why the Sealift Tankers program, which transported crude oil over ocean to DoD stockpiles, had received a such a scathing...

Outstanding Commanding Officer that made quite an impression on me as a young Naval Officer. My deepest condolences to the greater Quast family!