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Terence Daly Obituary
February 28, 1938 - May 6, 2018
Terence J. Daly passed away on May 6, 2018 in Foster City, California, after suffering with Parkinson's disease.Terry was born on February 28,1938 to Marie P. and Eugene T. Daly, of Chicago, Illinois. He was deeply respected and loved, and devoted to his family and country. Terry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Anne; his daughters, Kristin Conner, Susan Mueller (Chuck) and Allison Behr (Jay); his sister, Deborah Daly (Kenneth), nephew Matthew, grandniece Jordan; and 6 grandchildren: Casey, Kelly, Amelia, Charlie, Savannah and Ryan.
Terry graduated from the University of Notre Dame and studied British Commonwealth History at Duke Graduate School. He was a retired Army Lt. Col., and served in Vietnam. Terry received several medals of distinction for his 30-year career with the U.S. Government. He was joined by his family on assignments in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, Canberra and Washington D.C. Terry was published in the New York Times, foreign policy journals and cited by several military strategists as a counterinsurgency expert.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Brain Support Network, PO Box 7264, Menlo Park, CA, 94026, www.brainsupportnetwork.org, or The Parkinson's Institute, 675 Almanor Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, www.thepi.org.
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Peter Badger
December 14, 2020
Very sorry to learn belatedly about Terry's passing. I have attached a photo of him and me in October 1962 resolving the Cuban missile crisis. I had just arrived on leave from the Infantry Training Regiment at Camp Pendleton, where we spent our day off watching trucks driving the 1st Marine Division to El Toro Air Station to fly to Florida. He is loved and missed.
Pat Engel
May 25, 2018
Dear Anne and Family, What the Kaufman's wrote was spot on. A true Officer and Gentleman. I am so happy we had the opportunity to visit last year. Those visits will be a lasting remembrance of the cousin we all admired and cared for so much. I know how much my Mom and Dad loved Terry and how Mom cherished his calls and letters. In turn it was very special to me how much Terry honored my father's service in WWII.
Terry leaves a legacy of honor and truth that will live on in both his family and those who he served with. His pain is past and he is at rest with the saints in Heaven. In this I have no doubt.
May 22, 2018
Even though we were miles apart we were always family and an honor to be a first cousin. Anything I can do please let me know, all are in my prayers and heart. Our family has been through a lot of unexpected happeningsin these last 5 years AND pulled through with each others support. Bless you all. Kathleen
Hal & Gigi Kaufman
May 21, 2018
We learned of Terry's passing just yesterday, and spoke with his beloved Anne to offer our condolences. Terry was arguably one of the most intelligent, erudite, well-read people we have ever known.
He was thoughtful, incisive, and meticulous in his thinking across a broad range of subjects. We also valued his perceptions about people, politics and history. Terry was a prolific commentator, and for years we looked forward to getting his e-mails and analyses.
Although a soft-spoken and courtly gentleman, Terry was a strong advocate for what is right and wrong in public discourse, while maintaining the position of a fair and honest observer.
We will miss him for so many reasons, but principally for his intellect, his kindness, his clear thinking, and his dry wit.
Our thoughts are with Anne, the "girls" and their families.
Honoring Terry: A true officer and a gentleman...
Margie Schulz
May 20, 2018
I am honored to have been Terry's cousin. He was an extraordinary man. My deepest condolences to Anne, his girls and Debbie.
A S
May 19, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May you receive strength from God. "He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you." - 1Pe 5:10
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