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John Vogt Obituary
VOGT General JOHN WILLIAM VOGT A resident of the Indian River Colony Club, died on Friday, April 16, 2010 in Melbourne, Florida. John, son of Ruth Badge and John Vogt, Sr., was born on March 18, 1920 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He graduated from Yale University with a degree in Foreign Relations, received a Masters of International Affairs degree from Columbia University, and a Fellowship at Harvard. Scholar, warrior and statesman, he serviced his beloved country as an Air Force Officer for 35 years, retiring in 1975 from his last assignment as Commander-in-Chief of American and Allied Air Forces in Europe. From World War II as a Fighter Pilot Ace, to the last days of the Vietnam War, to countless appointments on Presidential Commissions and Intelligence advisory post, he continued in service to his country. John Vogt was a compassionate and loving father to his beloved daughter, Leslie Anne Vogt and a caring husband to his wife Kathie (nee Doris Adams). He was with us for sixth four wonderful years and will be in our hearts forever General Vogt will be buried with his military peers in Arlington National Cemetery, on a date to be determined. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home of Viera, Florida.
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Richard Bennett
May 1, 2010
Dear Mrs Vogt,
I will always remember General Vogt for his combat spirit, and focus on making USAFE a "combat force" upon his becoming USAFE Commander in Europe mid-70's. I was a young Captain, a weapons officer at Bentwaters RAFB, in England at the time. The emphasis was entirely on safety and stan/eval, not on war-fighting. Gen. Vogt came aboard and immediately convened a Command-wide conference for Weapons Officers and their Wg. Commanders. What a breath of fresh, mission-oriented air. God Bless the General for his long fruitful career. RIP.
Col Rick Bennett, USAF, Retired
April 19, 2010
Living next door to you and Kathie was special. We will miss you General.Thanks for being a great American. Beverly & Jack Miller
April 19, 2010
So very sorry for the loss of your strongdad Leslie. We will keep you and your mom in our prayers and meditations while you flow through this challenging time.
Fondly and with love, Jeanne & Jon Caldwell
April 19, 2010
General--
It was an honor to serve under you in Vietnam in 1972. You were a true Warrior in every sense of the word.
Lt Col B.A. Bleakley, USAF (Ret.)
Dallas, Texas
Mark Dougherty
April 19, 2010
Dear Vogt Family -
The Dougherty family will miss John Vogt very much. Great friends throughout the years (and next door neighbors at Bolling AFB in the early 70's) to General Russ and Gerry Dougherty and their kids Dede, Mark and Bryant. I used to watch General Vogt carry his very old, very crippled and very much loved dog from the house to the yard and back -- it always brought a tear to your eye then -- I'm feeling that way again now... Col Mark Dougherty (USAF, Ret)
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