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Ruben Gutierrez
November 2, 2025
I think this sergeant Willie McLeod was my drill sergeant D-1-5 back in 1966, if it is he was the best Drill Sergeant I ever had. I remember him saying " after I´m done with all of you this is the only training you´re going to need ". I always take about him whenever I talk about my Army training. We would run 5 miles every morning before breakfast, sometimes at 03:30 the latest at 05:30 , he made me a squad leader... this is a picture of him back in August 1966
My condolences to his family, God be with you.
Capt. Myers Armstrong
March 17, 2014
I was a Private E-1 on a bus to Ft. Polk, La. Scared to death. Drill Sgt. Willie MCLEOD, JR. took me under his wing and made a man out of me in 8 short weeks. He has stayed with me through Infantry OCS, Airborne school, helicopter flight school, tours in Vietnam and Korea on the DMZ. He is still my mentor, my friend, and my role model. Yes, he made a big difference to many of us and we will strive to pass on his legacy. I thank God for giving me the chance to know the heart of this man.
Sonja Herring
December 25, 2013
SM McLeod was a man of distinction. He once advised me on my position as a lady when walking with a gentleman and I still remember it as I walk with my husband.
December 23, 2013
Dear Papa Doc, I know you are looking out for all of us down here so just please know that I went by the Aaron Bank Hall building this afternoon to read about you in the Special Forces Regimental Hall of Fame. I still recall the day of your induction and will ALWAYS FOREVER be SO PROUD to have worked with you during all those exercises out in the woods. I will cherish memories of our talks by the campfire and the AMAZING, RIVETING accounts of some things you experienced in Vietnam! You are TRULY one of America's greatest heroes for your VALOR AND INTREPIDNESS in the Vietnam War. Rest in Peace my dear Friend, CSM (Ret) Willie McLeod, PAPA DOC and esteemed G Chief. Because of your tactical genius and brilliant and caring instruction skills, hundreds of Special Forces Soldiers have a good chance of surviving in war from what you taught them!
from: Connie Piper "Maria"
December 23, 2013
I cried today when I learned of Papa Doc leaving us all behind. I have the GREATEST amount of the HIGHEST RESPECT for this kind, intelligent, upstanding, dignified, altruistic,Special Forces HERO. He was my "G Chief" with an Army exercise and I was the "Intel G" who helped him & te students. I learned SO VERY VERY MUCH from him and I am exremely PROUD to say that he was my G CHIEF, PAPA DOC. I write this with an extremely HEAVY HEART. I feel so LUCKY to have this big picture book on MACV-SOG that he so kindly signed for me a few years ago. God Bless Papa Doc and all of his loving Family. From Connie Moralez-Piper, SF Gold Star Wife of SSG Chris Piper.
Brian Johnson
December 20, 2013
It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of such a great man and mentor. I was a four year cadet of SGM McLeod's and he taught me a lot about life and discipline.He helped me become a successful soldier and man rest in peace SGM. Union High class of 1993.
4th of July 2013.
pat & nita
December 18, 2013
SGM.Was a good Instructor at Union High School .We all loved him.It was good seeing him on the 4th of July.Never knew we wouldn't see him again.R.I.P. SGM.
Laura Ray
December 18, 2013
SGM was a wonderful man. I will truly miss him. May God comfort everyone whose lives he touched.
neil herring
December 18, 2013
Sgm as i knew him was like a father to me. He always taught me positive things and how i could change my situations through positive thinking. He taught me to be proud of who i was and hold my head high. I could go on. May. God bless and comfort the McLeod family.
William McLean
December 18, 2013
I wish to offer condolences to the family. Comfort and healing be administered to your hearts.
Angela Locklear
December 15, 2013
Papa Dock is a great man and I am sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man . I wish I could be there, he meant a lot to me, my husband and my kids. He touched our hearts so dearly and he was a GREAT Man. I enjoyed all of our talks in "Pineland" and having met his wonderful wife Dorthy. I am truly sorry.
Michael Locklear
December 15, 2013
To a great warrior who taught me so much about leadership! May you rest in peace my Brother, and I miss you dearly.
Ernest Herndon
December 15, 2013
I will cherish all the memories and good times over the years. MCleod and I were good friends for many years. May God Bless you and the family.
Ernest Herndon
NCO Academy "1973"
I will always cherish working with SGM MCleod at Union High School. SGM MCleod was certainly an inspiration to my son in the JROTC program at Union.
With Deepest sympathy. Linder Herndon
Bill Chrisman
December 15, 2013
To Willie's wife Dorothy and his family my prayers, thoughts and heartfelt goes out to all for the passing of their loved one. I am at a total loss for words of the passing of SGM McLeod. He was one of a very few I hold true and dear in my heart and soul. He was one of my mentors, life-long friend, and SF brother. This is truly a loss to the Special Forces Regiment. Papa-Doc and I worked together at Robin Sage; he was my G-Chief for over 6 plus years. I / we are truly going to miss you Papa Doc. Thank you Willie for making myself, “Pineland/Pinelanders, and so many others better people, for all that you shared, taught, and lived through with us. May god bless and keep you. We will see you again one day when it is our time to join you on that special drop zone. Peace be with you brother, love yea. De Oppresso Liber / Nous Defion.
MSG (Ret) Bill Chrisman
Edward Brooks
December 15, 2013
To an Ole SF Friend, may peace be with you.
CSM (Ret) Harold Hunt
December 15, 2013
On behalf of the entire NCO Corps, past, present and future we offer our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Rest in Peace Sergeant Major.
CSM (Ret) Harold Hunt
SGM Harold Hunt Jr.
CSM (Ret) Shirley A. Hunt
1LT Sean Hunt and the entire Hunt Family
Kenyatta McCalop
December 15, 2013
My prayers go out to the Mcleod family. May God keep him at his side watching over his family. R.I.P. SGM
Letha Bennefield-Godwin
December 14, 2013
My heartfelt sympathies to my aunt Dorthy and family. Someone so special can never be forgotten. He touched so many lives. Uncle Willie has entered into the Army of the Lord. R.I.P Uncle Willie
Zeandrew & Christine Farrow
December 14, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pearlie Alston
December 14, 2013
Mrs Mcleod, I lost a great friend the other day, god just came and took him away, I would have fought for him to the very end, awe I know I could not have won but that's exactly what he would have done for me, God knows best, keep the faith, you will be okay.CSM Pearlie Alston
Marvin Matteson
December 14, 2013
I am at a total loss of words for the passing of one of my mentors and life-long friends. This is truly a loss to the Special Forces community. Papa-Doc we're going to miss you.
Ella Eugene
December 14, 2013
We pray that God will give you all the strength you need during this sad time. Ella and Tasha Eugene
SGM(RET) Youther / Verdell Eaford
December 14, 2013
To The McLeod Family,
May the Lord Bless and keep you and just remember, to take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Dara Belson
December 14, 2013
To my cousin Dorthy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during these times.
Mac will sorely be missed, may he RIP.
December 14, 2013
Dear McLeod Family,
It saddens me to hear of the passing of My Friend, SGM.(RET.) Willie McLeod. He was someone that I always looked up to since our meeting during Vietnam. I always looked forward to seeing him on visits to the Fort Bragg area. I pray the family finds comfort knowing that he will be sorely missed by many. RIP Willie Mac.
Kenneth Gore
December 14, 2013
Dear McLeod Family,
It saddens me to hear of the passing of My Friend, SGM.(RET.) Willie McLeod. He was someone that I always looked up to since our meeting during Vietnam. I always looked forward to seeing him on visits to the Fort Bragg area. I pray the family finds comfort knowing that he will be sorely missed by many. RIP Willie Mac.
Willie Merk
December 13, 2013
God has truly blessed us to meet such a man as SGM (USA-Ret) Willie McLeod Jr. A man who God is pleased with, a man of peace, joy and much love. A man who will never be forgotten. The Angels in heaven are rejoicing to have their brother join them as he became absent in the body and present with the Lord. He was an outstanding soldier, an outstanding leader, family man and friend. De Oppresso Liber
December 13, 2013
Our hearts are heavy and we shall all miss this good man. May the Grand Designer welcome SGM (USA-Ret) Willie McLeod home and perfectly restore him for all eternity.
God Bless and keep you all in this trying time.
Dr. William C. Elmore and Staff
American Eye Care
Roy Holmes
December 13, 2013
My sincere condolences to the McLeod family! SGM was indeed a great teacher and mentor to myself and many others from Union High JROTC. He epitomized leadership in that he never patted himself on the back, but instead, led by example. Even his actual walk was such that you call cadence to his normal steps. He will truly be missed, but his example will live on in many of us, his students.
Roy L. Holmes, Jr. Class of 1987
Kathy Dorsey
December 13, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the McLeod family during this time of sorrow. May God guide you and comfort you. The Dorsey Family
Jessica Stevens-Bell
December 13, 2013
Praying for the family in this time of loss. I remember SGM (RET) McLeod from my JROTC years at Lakewood HS. He helped guide me down the right path and taught me discipline. Will never be forgotten. I pray God gives the family strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Tammy Harris-Small
December 12, 2013
To the McLeod Family,
It saddens me to hear of the passing of SGM(RET) McLeod. He was a great leader and mentor during my JROTC years. I pray the family finds comfort during this difficult time. RIP SGM(RET) McLeod
UHS C/o 1993
Jennifer (Davis) Corbett
December 12, 2013
I am at a loss for words. SGM McLeod always told me to strive for greatness. He taught me that I was a leader and not a follower. Very saddened to hear about his passing. I will keep you all in my prayers.
December 12, 2013
Sorry I can't be there. SGM McLeod was a special person. He taught me a great deal about leadership and how to overcome fear. I am saddened by the news of his passing, and will miss my teacher and mentor.
December 12, 2013
Willie, rest in peace Brother. God Bless and keep your family. Grant them the peace that truly does pass all understanding.
David Clark
Thorney Spell
December 12, 2013
Rest in peace SGM McLeod, You will always live in our hearts and prayers. I thank you for the memories at Union High School. Army Strong.
Thorney R Spell Class of 1986
Thorney Spell
December 12, 2013
Rest in peace SGM McLeod, you will always be remembered and sorely missed. Thank you for the memories at Union High. Army Strong.
Thorney R Spell Class of 1986
Tommy Carr
December 12, 2013
I remember the four years that Sgt major taught me at Union high school from 1988-1992,I thank God for meeting you rip Sgt Major McLeod, Tommy Carr c/o 1992
Joseph Beatty
December 12, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
James Faison
December 12, 2013
To the McCleod family my heart and prayers are with you. SGM was a teacher,father,friend, and mentor.He will be sorely missed. We LOVE YOU SGM!!
Minister Shawana Burney-Lindsay
December 11, 2013
To the Family of SGM McLeod , My prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. I was one of his Cadets from Union high and I learned so much from him he will truly be missed.
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