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CDR Wayne L. Johnson, JAGC, Navy (Retired), Alexandria, VA
June 12, 2023
It is only recently that I learned of Rick's passing. He was the XO at my first duty station, NLSO Pensacola, 1983-1985, where I was a Defense Counsel and Legal Assistance attorney.
Many of the memories posted here are of JAGC officers Rick mentored and went on to have great careers. Rick had an encyclopedic memory when it came to the law. I recall my seeking his advice and he told me there was a case on point in a particular Military Justice Reporter - and sure enough he was right.
He also entrusted me with daughter Karen on a canoe trip the office had one Saturday in 1984.
May you have fair winds and following seas.
Wayne and Jennie
CDR Wayne L. Johnson, JAGC, Navy (Retired), Alexandria, VA
Captain Robert A. Sanders, LP.D; JAGC, USN
March 31, 2016
Today I learned of RADM Schiff's passing and I am deeply saddened. He was my first active duty JAG CO and mentor through the most formative days of my early JAG Corps career. He was a GREAT boss and mentor and I continue to use the lessons he taught me and to pass them on to those I now mentor. Judi, Karen and Dan, pls know that his presence lives on as a legacy that I and others pass to the younger JAG Officers we train -- they carry his mission forward!
Benjamin Clancy
January 22, 2016
My belated sympathies to the Schiff family upon the passing of Rear Admiral Schiff. In 1988 when I was a junior lieutenant in the Navy JAG Corps, I worked for the then Captain Schiff at the Naval Legal Service Office in Naples, Italy. He took great interest in the professional development of the officers, enlisted personnel and civilian employees under his charge and was admired and respected by all. My deepest sympathies to his family.
The eternal teacher
Scott Schwieger
September 28, 2015
Talk about a good looking couple
Scott Schwieger
September 28, 2015
One of his many retirements...
Scott Schwieger
September 28, 2015
My friend and my mentor will be sorely missed. I was his deputy too little time, but he will be my friend forever. The world was a better place having him in it and diminished with his passing.
Chris Morin
September 23, 2015
I had the honor and privilege of serving under RDML Schiff when he was CO in Naples. He was an inspirational leader and extraordinary officer. My deepest condolences to his family. CAPT Chris Morin, JAGC, USN (Ret)
Mike and Carolyn Lien
September 21, 2015
You have touched so many lives and will be so missed.
JOHN STERN
September 21, 2015
As a younger cousin, I learned of,.. but rarely saw Richard, at family dinners and gatherings. I became truely impressed by his education, by his extensive travels, AND at his high rank,(Navy Admiral). But personally I was most impressed by his devotion, both to wife & family, and country. His entire family will miss Rick, as will his fellow Naval Cadets and countless soldiers; And all of us will miss his wit, intellect and his zeal for life. --Johnny Stern
Paul Mason
September 21, 2015
A friend and great racquetball player!
Herb USMC
September 20, 2015
And Semper Fidelis
Herb USMC
September 20, 2015
Semper Fortis
Herb USMC
September 20, 2015
RIP
Herb USMC
September 20, 2015
Herb USMC
September 20, 2015
Thank YOU from ALL Sailors and Marines
Herb USMC
September 20, 2015
Herb USMC
September 20, 2015
28 Years
Herb USMC
September 20, 2015
Rear Admiral
Herb USMC
September 20, 2015
Herb USMC
September 20, 2015
Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC
September 20, 2015
God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served.Thank YOU for your service,RADM. Schiff....... And Semper Fi. SIR.
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