Russell E. Dougherty

Gen Daugherty was the most inspirational leader I have ever known. Since I first knew him, I have tried to copy his style and demeanor. He always respected "little" people and gave them time and attention. His people skills were superb. A great leader; a wonderful man!!!

General Russell E. Dougherty, hero, mentor, guiding light, example of integrity, of honor, of genius, of graciousness, above all a friend, and so much more. This remarkable human being, a true Kentucky Gentleman, who had a deep and abiding faith in and love for God, enlightened our lives and filled them with happiness and with memories that will forever live with us. Thank you to all of you in the special Dougherty Family for sharing him with all of us whom he made feel special.

Barbara, Mark and Dede,
Bill and I are saddened to know of your loss. When you lose someone you love, memories become treasures. I treasure so many...I can't count them. It was my great joy and honor to have been his secretary for two years at Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. As all of you contributing to this memory book well know, he was a truly remarkable man. He did have a memory to end all... and always was kind and generous. One among many times that endear his memory to me...

Saddening to lose so wonderful a man. He epitomized Wadsworth's ode to the The Happy Warrior:
"This is the happy Warrioror,
this is He
That every Man in arms should
wish to be."
He truly made us wish.

I will miss Gen. Dougherty. He was a mentor, a leader and a friend to the thousands of us who served with him. He was always in front showing us the way, showing us how to do it throughout his selfless career. His influence was constant, pervasive and honest. It was a great honor to serve with this giant of a man.

Charlie Searock, Lt.Gen, USAF Retired

I humbly join my many SAC comrades in paying the Highest tribute and honor to The ONE among many in our lives that led us humbly and heroically through the greatest period of our time. May God Bless...Chris Adams, Major General USAF (Ret)

It is with great sadness to learn belatedly of the general's demise. I only met him once, but I felt that he was a friend of mine through fond recollections of my dear aunt Frances Richards who was his teacher, mentor, and friend at Western Kentucky University -- a friendship which continued until her death at 97 years of age.

Russell, through his generosity, created the Frances Richards Journalism Scholarship at his alma mater WKU. He was and is held in highest esteem by all who...

To the Dougherty Family,
General Dougherty has always been a will always be a personal hero of mine. My mother named me in his honor as a result of a close friendship with DeDe during their childhood. As a boy my family vacationed in Omaha and visited Offitt under his command. He greatly inspired me and my younger brother to dedicate our lives to service for our country. I am in Law Enforcement and my brother works for DIA after a tour at Offitt himself. My deepest sympathy to your...

To the Dougherty Family,
My deepest condolences go to all of you. I worked as the receptionist at McGuireWoods, where Gen. Dougherty worked for many years. He was always such a kind man and cared about all of us. He treated all the staff as well as he treated the Air Force "brass" who came to the office. He taught us all about respect and gave us all such good life lessons. I will miss him!