Allan Gray Little

Col. Allan Little became my boss in USAREUR DCSLOG in Heidelberg, Germany the summer of 1983. He immediately conveyed a sincere and caring attitude for all those under his influence. He was in Heidelberg for only one year but became the best boss I have ever had. His stories of his time with Gen. Omar Bradley were filled with care and devotion. His commitment to the US Army and his family were inspiring. His ability to bring calm to unsettling situations was without peer.
Col Little was the most influential person I have ever met and it was a privilege to have been in his presence, if only for one year.
Steve Pineo Deputy Division Chief, Supply and Maintenance Div., USAREUR DCSLOG (1982-1987)

I just today (June 18th, 2019) saw COL Little's obit. I worked for him as a Major when he was Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics at 21st TAACOM at Panzer Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany (1987 to 1988). He was a fine leader and friend; it was an honor to serve with him.

COL Little will always be remember by me and my family as a kind, caring and respectful man. He welcomed me into the 324th Support Group as his Legal NCO, looked after my family when I was attending training in the states while my family remained in Panama, and remained a friend throughout the years. My wife Carol remembers Lisa as being one of the most down to earth people she ever met and to this day comments on her welcoming all wives of the unit to her home. COL Little was by far one of the most influential people in my life.

If there is such a thing as a little giant, he was! Didn't get to associate with him much in Hawthorne Junior High School, but I remember one time he asked a few of us after school to go across the street to see where he lived- above a 2 story laundry building. It had shutdown for the day and had set the burglar alarm trip wires. It was dark in the plant and one of us must have touched one because after we got upstairs to his apartment, here come the Security service checking for burglars and there was a fee for false alarms!
After jr high Allan went to Jefferson High and I went to Brackenridge High. Many years later after I graduated from Texas A&M I found a newspaper article listing all the San Antonio students going to A&M starting in Sept 1950. There was Alan Little along with some others I had gone to school with at Hawthorne. Maybe if Allan would have stayed longer at A&M we might have met again. But once an Aggie, always an Aggie! With the "Aggie Spirit we'll nare forget" he was meritorious, distinguished, giving, instructional, caring; you can go on and on. Well done Allan! Rest in Peace, we'll be there soon! Dick Randall

I first met Colonel Little in Frankfurt, GE. He became my mentor and he and Lisa became our friends. After I retired, he and Lisa were there to greet us in Austin, TX. I will always remember that smile of his. I was honored to have met him.

We will always remember Allan as a warm-hearted, lovable, humorous and very intelligent man. Unfortunately we could only spend little time together when we visited Cousin Lisa in Texas. Allan drove us around and showed us so many nice places in Texas. Every morning he prepared a delicious breakfast for us. He made us laugh all day with his great sense of humour and all his funny German words. We admire him for his work with devotion and how he cared for all people. It was always nice to read his e-mails with all the latest updates on family life. Allan, we will miss you so much. we extend our deepest sympathy specially to Lisa and to all members of the Little Family - you can be very proud of him. You are in our thoughts and we hope your wonderful memories will sustain you.

To the Little Family:
I was fortunate to have known Allan Little, your father. He loved Germany, where I spent my childhood and youth, and we had many good conversations as neighbors on Anaqua Drive. We will all miss him. Our condolences go to Bunny and Kathy, whom we know, and to the entire family especially Lisa.

In sympathy
Marianne Weiss Kim and Dr. Norman Kim

Alan was a good man with an easy smile. He was an enthusiastic listener, and truly cared about others. I always felt happier after speaking with him.

Allan and my husband Tom Tapman were cousins, but they shared much more than family ties. Their lives took similar paths with military careers. In retirement they were special e-mail buddies and shared a great laugh when they both made it to their 82nd birthdays. I know what a remarkable man Allan was, what a greaty blessing to you children and grandchildren to have such a great role model and enjoy the love and support he provided to his family. I am so very sorry for your loss and pray that you find comfort and peace
in fond memories of special times spent with him. He lives on in you and I know that you will continue to make him proud of you. My love to each of you, Charlene Tapman

I will always fondly remember my cousin Al. When we were both in service in Viet Nam, he with the Army and I with the Navy, we were able to meet up at the MACV Air Base in Saigon and visit. He later got a jeep and took me for a steak dinner at the Officer's club there. It was a special time for me and I know he got a kick out of it too.

I'm so thankful that my mom and I were able to visit he and Lisa in July of 2014 and reminisce. What a truly great man and role model he was. I am so sorry to hear the news and my love and condolences go out to the Little family. (1st. cousin, once removed....Ron L. Hooper, Saginaw, Texas)

I had the honor of meeting and getting to know Colonel Little over the last five years -- and he was one of the most impactful people I've ever met: a gentleman, a scholar, a leader of men. I will always remember him and am honored to be able to call him my grandfather-in-law.

Al, you were a tremendous friend and mentor. You had a heart of a giant. We will miss and always remember you. Thank you for your friendship and thoughtfulness.