Joseph "Mickey" McDermott

Mickey had a special way to him. Loved getting him going on Philly and which cheesesteak was the best or Scotch. We got into a hot discussion at a restaurant in Virginia with the owner and which is the proper approach. All in good fun. We butted heads from time to time but for all the right reasons...the benefit of the warfighter. Mickey never lost sight that he was there to advocate and raise awareness when things were off. He feared no one when truth was on his side and he cared for everyone. Godspeed Mickey, see you on a TDY over the rainbow! To his family, sending you hugs. Don't cry because it is over, cry because it happened! Michael G

I will always remember playing "skinny bat" with Mickey & Craig Becker at Preston school. Mickey was a great guy. Always smiling. R.I.P. Mickey.
Roney Zisak