Brigadier General John "Pogo" Pogorek

It is hard to believe that a year has gone by. I miss your friendship and advocacy. I wish for your family a heartfelt and sincere message at this time. I pray for you all and am thinking of you.

On behalf of MOAA-NH please accept our sincere condolences.
Larry Miller, President
Pat Miller, Surviving Spouse Liaison

My sincere condolences to Whitney, the family and all who knew and loved John. I do not know you any of you personally but wanted to share I have prayed for comfort. I trust that beautiful memories will flood you with sustaining strength and love.

Whitney,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Dawn Gosselin

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Dearest Whitney,
I am heartbroken to hear the news about your husband. My condolences to you and your family. I remember hearing all the funny stories about the farm animals and the life you shared with your family when we worked together. My heart goes out to you!

I offer my condolences to Brigadier General Pogorek´s family, friends and fellow wingmen.
First Sergeant J. Raftery
482d MDS

I remember when then Colonel Pogorek scheduled a listening session for our Pease military in December of 2018. We were both anxious that we would not have a good turnout since the media would be present. To our surprise the hangar had over 250 people that attended. We both wanted to make sure that the listening session would be attended well. He hugged me when it was over and we both were so thankful for the people that came to tell their stories at Pease. It is with gratitude that I pray he rest in peace and I will never forget our friendship. Thoughts and prayers to the family with love.

I'm praying for the Lord's grace and mercy as you grieve this shocking loss. I knew Pogo through his roommate at USAFA, Chris Young. I spent long hours with them both (and the illegal pet ferret - they never got caught!) as fellow Fine '89-ers. We all got our first cars at about the same time and shared opportunities to drive eachother's new chariots. John got into my used 1984 Audi GT Coupe (5 speed stick) and took the challenge to 'chirp the tires' in as many gears as possible. He was the only one who could do 3 -- at some risk to the engine and transmission! He was an irrepressible personality back then and clearly continued to bring life to all those he touched, especially his family!

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.