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Jim Rodden
March 17, 2025
I met General Gray when I was but a boot PFC. For the entire cocktail hour before the start of the Ball, he drank with us and told war stories. A real Marine's Marine, I'll never forget him. RIP, sir, you were one of the best to ever wear the uniform.
Richard Gaida
December 26, 2024
When he slapped me on the back at the Horno chow hall.
Cathie Chevalier
October 30, 2024
On behalf of SGTMAJ Paul J Chevalier who passed in 2023, I send condolences to the family of Commandant AL GRAY, A Marine's Marine.
Kathy Gatti
October 7, 2024
My memory of "Little Alfred" (his dad was big Alfred) was of him visiting my grandparents at their house in Scottsdale despite his busy schedule. My grandfather was his mother's sister. He was simply an overall nice guy.
George Beam
August 22, 2024
Sgt George Beam ..I worked for General Gray from 1958 to 1966 in Hawaii in 1st radio in Hawaii and Headquarters Marine Corps in Arlingto Virginia. I found him to be hardworking and dedicated Marine. He will be sorely missed to his family and the rest of us. Semper Fi.
GySgt Andrew J. Svaby Sr., GySgt USMCR (ret.)
August 6, 2024
This one hit HARD, as General Gray was VERY Lehigh Valley connected, from his 3 years at Lafayette College (then), In Easton, PA to the 2020's! So many anecdotes I could tell, but his poster with, "I'm looking for Marines to follow me", says it all! The most "APPROACHABLE" Marine ever! R.I.P. & Semper Fi!
Nichole DiLossi
July 30, 2024
Nichole DiLossi
July 30, 2024
Nichole DiLossi
July 30, 2024
My Grandpop John J MacVeigh III went to school with General Al . My entire family has met him. What a wonderful well loved man !
Tom Constantine
May 26, 2024
I had the privilege to meet then Major General Gray at Boston Logan Airport where we spoke for some time. Thirty eight years later we would communicate again via email and he recalled our first meeting, which amazed me. He was a genuinely nice man who was also sharp as a tack and astute. I never knew he was a Mustanger. Fair winds and following seas General. Semper Fidelis.
Larry D. Sivels
May 11, 2024
General Gray (Sir) you will be missed but not forgotten. You have done a lot for all Marines. Semper Fi!
Gunnery Sergeant Larry D. Sivels USMC Retired
Maurice Gamble
May 8, 2024
I served under General Gray back in 1982 at Camp Lejune Truck Co HQ Battalion. I knew back then he would one day be Commandant of the Marine Corp. Semper Fi General Gray, you were truly a Marines Marine.
GySgt JJ LABRADOR
April 13, 2024
Fair Winds and Following Seas, MARINE!
Earnest Hawkins 1/6
April 11, 2024
Viewing of General Gray Alexandria VA with 1/8 Beirut Marines, 5th Marines and 1/6!!
Semper-fi!!
Sergio Garcia
April 8, 2024
During my 27+ years tenures in my Beloved Corps I have agree that 1980-83 was one of my most Memorable, as the Assistant Ops Chief of HQ BN 2nd MARDIV, where General Grey was the Commanding Officer, as his Sacco, Daco, Security Guard PLT Sgt, Wow!! Than you My General, thank you for your Services to our Beloved Nation, "Semper Fedelis" MsSgt "Top Dawg" S. Garcia manda
MSgt Steve Hill USMC retired
April 6, 2024
I checked the box as a family member because we as Marines are brothers and sisters.
I had the privilege of knowing General on a personal level while I was a member of the OJCS (1986-1989).
I got to drive him home one day in a snowstorm that hit DC. His car was stuck. He saw me in my 4x4 truck and walked over..tapped on the window...when I rolled it down he said..
"Where ya going, Top after you drive me home..??"
We shared several hours at the home of the Commandants.
I have seen many Commandants pass over the years but this one hit hard.
Rest easy, General...!
We love you....!!!
Michael McNeely
March 31, 2024
General Gray it was an honor and a pleasure serving in your command in Advisory Team One June, July, August and September 1964 in Vietnam as members of Kilo 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines out of Camp Schwab. What a great Marine to serve with. Semper Fi
DB
March 30, 2024
May family and friends of Mr Gray be comforted by the God of all comfort during their time of loss and beyond.
Carson Loveless
March 30, 2024
Condolences to his family and his friends
David Campbell
March 30, 2024
General Gray was our guest of honor at one of my earliest Marine Corps Birthday balls and my best memory of him was his speech. After the initial ceremony was finished, he came out on stage dressed in a MARPAT tuxedo. A Marine went to hand him a microphone and he jovially swatted it away. General Gray, who must have been 79 or 80 at this point, jumped right off the front of the stage and began his speech while wandering through the guests. It was equal parts funny and motivating. He was really great to all the junior Marines and took the time to socialize with everyone there. General Gray was the definition of a Marine's Marine!
Sgt. Jerry l. Bloomfield
March 27, 2024
I was proud to have been one of first members of Div. Command center, was an honor to work for Gen. Gray. Rest in peace devildog
John Kuplast
March 27, 2024
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ANGEL DIAZ
March 27, 2024
3/22/2024, today I had a memorial mass for Marine Corps. 29th Commandant, General Alfred M. Gray at Our Lady Queen of Peace, Branchville, NJ. He was such a wonderful Marine and American Patriot. Truly an outstanding leader and symbol of dignity and courage throughout his entire lifetime. He was my 1983-84, 2nd Marine Division Commander in Grenada and Beirut, Lebanon and over 30 yrs. veteran of multiple wars. I had the honor of 1st meeting him in the below picture when I was a corporal on July 4, 1986 on the USS Nashville in Hudson Harbor during the Statute of Liberty celebration. I remember that I was giving a class on the M47 Dragon Anti-Tank weapon system. As I was talking to the crowd around me, he came up from behind and smacked my back so hard that he almost knocked me to the flight deck surface of the Nashville. I then saw 3 stars on his collar and I remained totally silent and smiled at my Commanding General. This was just his regular way of expressing his approval and pride in his marines. I was so happy that he liked my class to the crowd. May God bless him and his wife Jan. Until we meet again my dear friend and Commandant.
Phil Hubbard
March 27, 2024
Served in his staff sec office aboard the USS Mt Whitney (4th MAB) - He was the most respected and down to earth General Officers I have ever encountered- He cared about everyone no matter your rank
Leia Mandeville
March 26, 2024
Mr.Grays quote is profound : The military is going overboard on information and under board on knowledge. Knowledge is and advantage.My condolences to the family. Ecclesiastes chapter 7 verse 12
Donald Vaile
March 26, 2024
We where in the field training for going to Beirut, he would come up to you and smack you on the shoulder and say" how's the chow,marine? You getting your mail on time?" Always having his canteen cup with general stars on it! Then as the years went on he always kept us under his arm to protect us Beirut marines by being at everyone of our memorials, keeping our mission in focus of "Always Remember "!!! God bless you sir and at least now I know heaven will get squared away with his leadership and understanding of what it takes to be a great marine! Semper fi sir and until Valhalla...
Janelle Almendis
March 25, 2024
May all of you as family and friends be comforted by God's love and his word the bible. Kindly accept my condolences.
Mark Massey
March 25, 2024
He was straight forward and to the point. His Marines came first and that never changed!
Kenton Henderson
March 25, 2024
What a loss. Gen. Gray was a tireless advocate for and large than life member of the United States Marine Corps. I was part of one of his more significant initiatives which a 'Marine Combat Training'. Even in its infancy, it was good training. R.I.P General and a job well done.
Judith Young
March 25, 2024
We honor and remember a special friend General Al Gray.
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