Dr. William E. Turcotte

Over the course of 40 years Bill was my professor, colleague, boss, fellow traveler and lecturer, mentor, confidant, and a special friend. We shared a love of the Naval War College and all it represented. An extraordinarily talented educator, it was pleasure to see the countless thousands of military officers whose futures he influenced with his skill as an academician over the course of three decades. Like so many others who served as one of his faculty, I recognize how fortunate I was....

A friend and trusted colleague who dedicated his academic life to improving the Naval War College's ability to prepare its students and Navy leadership for the nation's challenges. Our condolences to Joan and the rest of Bill's family.

30 August 2020

Bill was my friend, mentor and colleague for forty two years. His genuine commitment to the Naval War College, his students and the faculty and staff who worked with him marked him an effective leader who will be long remembered and honored. Perhaps Bill "Fox" Fallon, the former Vice Chief of Naval Operations and one of Bill's students, said it best in his personal letter to Bill on the occasion of his retirement when he characterized him as "the single most...

I was blessed to have Bill Turcotte as my former professor. He later hired me as both a military and civilian professor. He was the smartest person that I ever knew. His knowledge of national security decision making was without parallel and he was a gifted and talented professor in every respect. He always made sure we students had plenty of "take aways" from each and every one of his seminar sessions. Rest in Peace, Bill.

Bill Turcotte was my boss, colleague, and friend for more than 45 years. He hired me to work at the Naval War College and provided guidance and inspiration for decades. He developed and taught the most important course at the College and helped establish the world-wide reputation for excellence that the institution continues to enjoy today. We both served as members of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps, the service's logistics and management experts. His work while in uniform was creative and...

A gifted human being, wonderful teacher, and treasured friend. My condolences to Joan and all the rest of his family. He will be missed!

An exceptional human being in all respects. RIP and May God be with you my dear friend.
Tom Lawler Capt. USN (Ret)

A very special person. His fishing tales are legend and GEM II will carry him home. God Speed good friend.
Colonel Gil Green USA-RET