Richard Allen "Dick" Chilcoat

Dear Dixie and family. As you know I go way back with Dick, back to the 10th grade in high school. We were buddies, and even though we had not seen much of each other over the years, when we did, we were still buddies. I've lost an important buddy, and I know your loss is unfathomable. All of Dick's school mates have been informed. Love and God's blessing to you all. Jim Kimmett

Dear Dixie, I was trading SITREPs with John Pollock the other day when we heard about the Boss. We shared many fond memories of you both. I am proud to have served you and he. I wish you peace, continued blessings and hope for solace in the knowledge that he lived life well and made a difference in this world. Warm Regards, LTC Ruben Matos

Dear Dixie and Family,
Both Susan I were deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the General’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I consider myself so very blessed to have served with him at the Army War College and the Joint Forces Staff College. It was such a pleasure to be in his command. We so enjoyed his smile, his stories, his style of leadership and enthusiastic spirit. His dedication and devotion to God, Country,...

Dick Chilcoat exemplified all that was extraordinary as a Man, a Leader and a human being. It is with heartfelt gratitude to acknowledge what an incredible privilege it was to have known him. My personal condolences go out to those at the Bush School--his staff--who surrounded him and supported him with respect and a commitment for excellence. To his family for their personal loss. To those of us who knew him well and will miss his presence so greatly. And to our Country---who has just...

Dear Dixie,
I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I will miss him very much. He was always so nice when he came into the office to see us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm sure you are taking comfort that he is no longer suffering or in pain. I hope you know I will do anything I can to help you through this sad time, and if you need to talk all you have to do is call the office. All my love, Rose Philips

Dear Dixie and Family,
Connie and I wish to extend to you our prayers and condolences during this difficult time. We remember Dick as a solid and energetic person who had an unending spirit of obtimism and hope for a better time. His enthusiasm, when he first met us, gave us a feeling of importance and respect, something we will never forget. We will miss him. As for you, Dixie, you have always been at his side and have proven to be a beautiful and great friend. We wish you some...

Dear Dixie,

Sheila and I are saddened by Dean C's passing. We vividly remember the evening in 2002 when you and Dean C came over to Houston to recruit me. It is one of the main reasons we came here. I will miss Dean C and his bright outlook. We had fun talking basketball, and his always positive attitude will always stay in my mind. We wish you the very best in the future and hope we can meet you every so often.

Kishore and Sheila.

Dear Dixie, Ashley and Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We'll all miss Chill, but none will misss him so much as you. May your memories bring you comfort. Our deepest sympathy is with all of you.
Bob & Ella Ballagh