General Samuel Jaskilka USMC

General Jaskilka (I could never bring myself to call him Sam was the embiment of what a Marine, husband, father, grandfather and friend could be. He was a great American and I am proud to have known him.

General SAMUEL JASKILKA was the embodiment of what one would expect a senior Marine Corps Officer to be ...

We wish to offer our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of SAMUEL JASKILKA, all other relatives, his legion of Marine Corps associates and former comrades, along with his many lifelong friends upon his departure from the scene ...

The General was truly a legend of the United States Marine Corps and his name shall be remembered forever more ...

SEMPER FIDELIS

COLONEL77

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Jaskilka family as we extend our sincerest condolences.

The Stuban Family
(parishioners at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church , Ansonia, CT)

I met General Jaskilka while recovering from surgery at Quantico. He visited because I was from his hone town. He was an amazing gentleman and officer. Thank you, sir, for your friendship and your service. It was an honor to know you.

When I arrived in Vietnam in Feb 69, Gen Sam was the Asst 1st Mar Div Commander. The 69 tet offensive had broken out over night and we were flown in from Okinawa as replacements for combat losses. Despite the active fight going on, he took time to greet and speak with each rookie officer joining the Division, to calm our nerves and give us sense that we could do his. In 29+ years of active duty as an infantry officer, I never forgot this moment, and tried to live up to it when I was the grey beard.

He was a very special Marine and help each generation of Marine live up to expectations.

Richard Jaehne
Colonel, USMC (retired)

General Jaskilka was a great husband, father, and grandfather. He served his country with distinction and honor. He will certainly be missed but remembered as a great man and patriot. Curt & Denise

Diane, Bonnie, Molly and family;

It is with the deepest of sympathies we have for your family with the passing of your father and grandfather. He was a honorable man who served his family, country, faith and the CORPS. Our thoughts are with you.

I am sorry to hear about the "falling asleep" of God's servant Gen. Samuel Jaskilka. He was baptized in Saint Peter & Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in February, 1920. Our community is most proud of this son who served his country with such valor and honor. Please pass on our parish's sincere condolences to his relatives.
Monsignor John Terlecky, SS Peter & Paul Church, Ansonia, CT

We know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We may have not seen Uncle Sam for a number of years but we spoke of him fondly and we will always remember his love of the Marine Corp and his country. In deepest sympathy on your loss.

Just want to send our condolences to the Jaskilka family. General Samuel Jaskilka was the greatest example of a true American patriot and hero. We have been honored to of had his presence. We rest in the assurance that he has now reported for duty to the ultimate Commander In Chief, Our Lord God in heaven.

No one could have asked for a better grandfather. He was my friend and my mentor. I admired his modesty, his humor, his love for his family, his love of his country, and his love of the Marine Corp. I enjoyed every minute we spent together; I have such great memories of our time together. As we always said to each other, "I love you more" Grandpa! xxoo Molzo