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San Antonio, Texas
Jan 31, 1929 – Oct 29, 2017 (Age 88)
A retired four-star general, Richard E. Cavazos began his last patrol October 29, 2017 after a lengthy illness. He was 88 years old. He was born in Kingsville, Texas and grew up on the famed King Ranch. He graduated in 1951 from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in...
Read MoreMrs cavazos and family - so sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to you . I was in your speech class at gainesville high school.
jim McIntosh
May 26, 2022
It was my honor to serve under your command in second brigade 1st Inf 1971, you were one of the finest officers I ever served under, probably why you made four star. Rest in peace Sir.
Pierre Lillico
November 04, 2018 | Fullerton, CA | Coworker
Wayne Wade
December 07, 2017
Wayne Wade
December 07, 2017
Wayne Wade
December 07, 2017
Wayne Wade
December 07, 2017
Wayne Wade
December 07, 2017
It was my great honor to serve under Gen. Cavazos at Ft. Riley, KS. He was an amazing leader who genuinely cared about the soldiers in his command. As a Mexican- American myself, it was the first time in my career in the Army to serve under a Mexican-American Colonel. What a pleasure! He knew his men by name, recognized them, and cared for them. I have always looked up to him and am sorry to hear of his passing.
Pablo Arjona
December 02, 2017 | Junction City, KS
What a GREAT SOLDIER General Cavazos was! I spent 4 years in the 63 Ordnance Company from 2nd Lt to Captain running the Ammunition Company for his 9th Infantry Division. He knew me very well and I saw quite often as he was a "Soldier's soldier" and he was proud to be with us worker bee's as the called me and my 268 Troops! He recognized me everywhere and when he saw me he had to shake my hand and say Thanks! My condolences to His Wife and Children! LTC Louis D. Cruz
Louis Cruz
November 14, 2017 | San Antonio, TX | Served In The Military Together
