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Russell E. Dougherty

Russell Dougherty Obituary

DOUGHERTY
RUSSELL E. DOUGHERTY

General USAF (Ret.)

Died on Friday, September 7, 2007 in Potomac Falls, VA. Beloved husband of Barbara B. Dougherty; devoted father of Diane Ralston, Col. Mark Dougherty (USAF Ret.), Julia A. Lake, Diane Riordan and Julian S. Lake, IV. He is also survived by his 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. General Dougherty was preceded in death by his first wife, Gerry Shaaber Dougherty; his son, Lt. Col. Bryant Dougherty (USAF) and daughter, Clara Virginia Vadersen. A funeral service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on a date to be announced later.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 12, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Russell Dougherty

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68 Entries

Tom Darling, MG, USAF (Ret.)

September 6, 2021

Gen Daugherty was the most inspirational leader I have ever known. Since I first knew him, I have tried to copy his style and demeanor. He always respected "little" people and gave them time and attention. His people skills were superb. A great leader; a wonderful man!!!

Dorene Sherman

October 18, 2007

General Russell E. Dougherty, hero, mentor, guiding light, example of integrity, of honor, of genius, of graciousness, above all a friend, and so much more. This remarkable human being, a true Kentucky Gentleman, who had a deep and abiding faith in and love for God, enlightened our lives and filled them with happiness and with memories that will forever live with us. Thank you to all of you in the special Dougherty Family for sharing him with all of us whom he made feel special.

Carole Gemmill

October 14, 2007

Barbara, Mark and Dede,
Bill and I are saddened to know of your loss. When you lose someone you love, memories become treasures. I treasure so many...I can't count them. It was my great joy and honor to have been his secretary for two years at Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. As all of you contributing to this memory book well know, he was a truly remarkable man. He did have a memory to end all... and always was kind and generous. One among many times that endear his memory to me is his stopping at the entrance to the J-5 building on a snowy cold day and asking the young Army guard if he was warm enough and comfortable. The young man about flipped! General D came up to his office and asked that thick door mats be ordered for the men at the front entrances of all of our buildings. This was done and was so typical of his extreme caring for people. I loved him. Our sympathy and love go out to you all.
Sincerely,
Carole & Bill Gemmill

Edgar Harris LG SAC Ret

October 8, 2007

Saddening to lose so wonderful a man. He epitomized Wadsworth's ode to the The Happy Warrior:
"This is the happy Warrioror,
this is He
That every Man in arms should
wish to be."
He truly made us wish.

October 5, 2007

I will miss Gen. Dougherty. He was a mentor, a leader and a friend to the thousands of us who served with him. He was always in front showing us the way, showing us how to do it throughout his selfless career. His influence was constant, pervasive and honest. It was a great honor to serve with this giant of a man.

Charlie Searock, Lt.Gen, USAF Retired

Chris Adams

October 3, 2007

I humbly join my many SAC comrades in paying the Highest tribute and honor to The ONE among many in our lives that led us humbly and heroically through the greatest period of our time. May God Bless...Chris Adams, Major General USAF (Ret)

Joe Richards

October 3, 2007

It is with great sadness to learn belatedly of the general's demise. I only met him once, but I felt that he was a friend of mine through fond recollections of my dear aunt Frances Richards who was his teacher, mentor, and friend at Western Kentucky University -- a friendship which continued until her death at 97 years of age.

Russell, through his generosity, created the Frances Richards Journalism Scholarship at his alma mater WKU. He was and is held in highest esteem by all who knew him.

Russell Rouff

September 28, 2007

To the Dougherty Family,
General Dougherty has always been a will always be a personal hero of mine. My mother named me in his honor as a result of a close friendship with DeDe during their childhood. As a boy my family vacationed in Omaha and visited Offitt under his command. He greatly inspired me and my younger brother to dedicate our lives to service for our country. I am in Law Enforcement and my brother works for DIA after a tour at Offitt himself. My deepest sympathy to your entire family. We have all lost a great man and role model as well as my personal hero. If DeDe happens to read this, please e-mail me so I can put you in touch with Charlotte (my mom and your childhood friend from Louisville). Take Care and God Bless.

Karen Spahn

September 27, 2007

To the Dougherty Family,
My deepest condolences go to all of you. I worked as the receptionist at McGuireWoods, where Gen. Dougherty worked for many years. He was always such a kind man and cared about all of us. He treated all the staff as well as he treated the Air Force "brass" who came to the office. He taught us all about respect and gave us all such good life lessons. I will miss him!

Randall Bishop

September 25, 2007

Once as a new 2Lt at SAC HQ I met Gen Dougherty walking down the hall and two things impressed me very much. One was that a 4-star general would be walking by himself, and two was that he smiled and greeted me. His casual and gracious demeanor spoke volumes about his character and personality. Very interestingly, our commander at my next duty station, a full Colonel whom I highly respected, said that Gen Dougherty was the general that he most admired and wished to emulate. That made two of us. I offer my sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Ken & Jean Hagemann

September 25, 2007

We will always cherish the friendship shown us by this grand man and his ladies. He gave to all so much, with such class, but always so humble. His sense of humor was priceless and only added to the values that one could not help but appreciate and then practice. I can see him now smiling down on us all, may God Bless his family.

Larry Grimes

September 24, 2007

Dear Barbara,
I was out of town when I heard about Russ. I immediately wanted to tell everyone how much he meant to me and my family. I am from the "legal" side of his career and can attest that he brought the same skills, humanity and wisdom to our work as he did to our country and his beloved Air Force. My Russ, Capt. Russ Grimes, USAF, his wife Kristen, and Peggi join me in sending condolences to you and your family. Love to all and God Bless. Larry Grimes

Robert Rayfield

September 20, 2007

I served General Dougherty several years at SAC Headquarters as special assistant and briefly executive officer. One of my jobs was as his speechwriter, which is kind of humorous to all who knew him, since he was a master of ad lib, arrticulate and thorough. But he let me keep trying.

He was one of the most brilliant Air Force officers I have ever known. I'm not sure we will ever see his likeness again.

He had a great respect for formal education and professional association and liked to cite my titles, so I'll repeat them here.

Robert E. Rayfield, Ph.D., APR
Colonel USAF (Retired)

Merlin Stevens

September 19, 2007

I had the priviledge and honor to serve Gen.Dougherty while assigned as Chief, Command Crew Division flying Casey 01 for his first two years as CINCSAC. He not only was a great leader, but a great person also. My condolences to the family.

Claudio Gomez

September 19, 2007

DeDe,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Claudio, Julie and Family

RUSSELL AND COVELLA GLASGOW HIGH SCHOOL 1936

September 18, 2007

Tom Reed, SecAF '76-77

September 18, 2007

Russell - we miss you, and I (personlly) am deeply in your debt. You were a marvellous mentor to this young former lieutenant. Thanks, beyond words, from an appreciative friend and a thankful nation.

CMsgt (r) Alfred Buckles

September 18, 2007

General Daugherty one of this Nations great heros! He fought for this country with his heart and mind. A veteran of front line combat and one of the master minds of the cold war. He shaped this Nations destiny as the Commander United States Strategic Command and put it on a path to victory.
A great gentleman, a greater General and CINC.

Mike Harper

September 18, 2007

Russ was great man. He not only was a tribute to his country, the Air Force but also the Omaha community. He was a valued friend. We missed him after he moved away but he will always be in our hearts. God Bless

Harley Hughes

September 18, 2007

I, like so many other airmen and civilians am a much better person directly because of General Russ Dougherty--not the rank but the man and all the wonderful attributes he possessed. A true beacon of leadership and humanity. I was always humbled that he recognized Grace and me as friends. We are proud to have known him and nderstand that his family and many, many friends are saddened by his passing, but remember, those in Heaven are rejoicing at his arrival.

Harley Hughes

September 18, 2007

I, like so many other airmen and civilians am a much better person directly because of General Russ Dougherty--not the rank but the man and all the wonderful attributes he possessed. A true beacon of leadership and humanity. I was always humbled that he recognized Grace and me as friends. We are proud to have known him and understand that his family and many, many friends are saddened by his passing. But remember, those in Heaven are rejoicing at his arrival.

Lt. Gen. E.G. Shuler, Jr., USAF, Retired

September 17, 2007

Barbara, Mark, Dede & Joe: Annette & I were terribly saddened to learn of General Dougherty's death. We were privileged to serve under his command at Second Air Force & SAC HQ. I served initially as his T-39 pilot at Barksdale until Brett Dula accrued 100 hours in the aircraft. At SAC I was DEP on the staff while he was CINCSAC. He was my mentor & afforded me the privilege of unique opportunities in my Air Force career. As I read all of the positive & most appropriate comments in the guest book, from many of my personal friends, I found them all to be true! General Russ Dougherty was the "finest of the fine" of all Air Force leaders ever to serve! Annette joins me in sending our sincerest condolences. Buck Shuler

Keith Sawyer

September 17, 2007

I didn't have the opportunity to know this wonderful man on active duty. However, I remember his outstanding work for AFA. I pray that the family,may be comforted and have the eternal vision of being with him again.

Robert Gaylor

September 16, 2007

In a eulogy, people frequently say nice things about people who don't truly deserve to have nice things said about them. But you could select any nice word or phrase to describe General Russ Dougherty and it would be accurate and agreed upon by all of those who had ever known or met him. He was a prince of a man, a superb General, and a mentor to thousands of Airmen who have served in our great Air Force. I was fortunate to have worked for him at Barksdale AFB in 1971 and our paths crossed many, many times in the years following. It was always a pleasure to be in his presence. I always felt uplifted after being in his company. I shall never forget General Dougherty. Our condolences to the family. The Gaylor Family (CMSAF 5)

Richard Hoff

September 15, 2007

It was my pleasure and honor to serve as the boom operator on the SAC Command Crew during General Doughtery's tour as CINSAC. I was the boom operator on his first "Looking Glass" flight after taking command of 8th AF. Always the gentelman, alway the perfect example of what I thought a general should be. We made many trips together. It was something to watch him interact with the many he came in contact with. He had time and compassion for all ranks. I learned a lot observing him.

Richard P. Hoff CMSgt (Ret) USAF

George Thatcher

September 15, 2007

On behalf of all SAC "Crewdogs," please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Gen. Dougherty. My sister, Barbara J. Montee, was privileged to work at SAC Headquarters during the general's tenure there, and she remembers him with the greatest admiration and respect. We all mourn his loss. Semper Fly, General.

Dion Johnson

September 15, 2007

Mark,
Please accept my sincere condolences upon the passing of your dad. I finally met him when he visited my War College Class of '85. What a great man!. I've always felt close to your family from our F-4 squadron days at Seymour Johnson and serving with Bryant at PACAF HQ under Gen. O'Malley. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Lt Col Dion Johnson USAF (RET)
Director, Regulatory Affairs,
Continental Airlines

John Cooper, Lt.Col. USAF (Ret.)

September 14, 2007

My deepest sympathy to all of Gen. Dougherty's family. I was privileged to serve at SAC HQ during part of his time as CINCSAC, and honored to have occasion to meet him several times in our post-Air Force careers. He always treated me as if I were a close friend from the SAC days, though we were quite a few pay grades apart back then! I will remember him as an outstanding officer and leader, and one of the finest gentlemen I ever met. We will miss him.

Tim Moriarty

September 14, 2007

My father, Bill Moriarty, worked with your father in the Pentagon many years ago during his tour at HQ USAF/XOX and thought very highly of him. That's saying a lot, because my father was not easily impressed. If he were still alive today, I'm sure my father would join me in extending his condolences. Instead, he'll greet Russ over on the other side.

Michael Oghia

September 14, 2007

All of the brothers here at the Zeta-Sigma Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at the University of Louisville send out condolences and well wishes to his family and friends. We, his family of brothers, also feel his loss and mourn the death of such a great and esteemed brother and gentleman. We will always think of him when we enter or go by the Military Science building on our campus which is named after him. He will forever be in our thoughts and prayers here in Louisville.

Sincerely,

Mike Oghia, Zeta Sigma 1002
High Rho – (Alumni Secretary)
Zeta-Sigma Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha
University of Louisville

Arthur Gerwin

September 14, 2007

Deepest condolences to the Dougherty Family. I had the honor to introduce the General when he was CINCSAC at an Air Section Luncheon of a midwinter conference of the Reserve Officers Association in D.C. and elicited a large smile from him as I ended my introduction of him with the words: "...the JAG who made good." I had the second honor and good fortune to spend some ten days with him and an elite group of retired 0-10 Generals and Admirals as we travelled to Israel for a high level visit which I served as the trip organizer & "introducer" of our group to the Israel Government and Military leaders we were to meet. All the 0-10s in our group were outstanding in their own right but General Dougherty's persona shown out over everyone. His warmth and congeniality radiated and warmed like the sun. I will never forget him and pray that God will hold him close in Heaven. BGEN Art Gerwin, USAF Ret.

ralph kivette , Col USAF/ret.

September 14, 2007

pleease accept my feelings of sorrow and regret at the passing of a truly great Air Force leader and the most outstanding boss i ever served with in the USAF. he made my days as a senior controller in the SAC command post most memorable (1974-1975) he will be missed but remembered.

LESLIE BRAY

September 14, 2007

What a great guy! It was m y priviledge and honor to have spent many hours in the Pentagon with Russ. He was always my mentor and my friend and the most outstanding officer I ever had the pleasure of knowing. He will be missed. LES BRAY,MG. 212 Oakhaven Lane Fredericksburg Texas 78624

Ivan G. Ames, Lt/Col, USAF ret.

September 14, 2007

General Dougherty was the picture and definition of the "officer and gentleman." One of less that a handful I have had the opportunity to meet and serve with. Condolences to the family of a truly great man.

Carl Quijas

September 14, 2007

Please accept my sincere sympathy to the family of General Dougherty. He was a great leader. I had an opportunity to meet the General back in 1976 when I was selected for an Air Force Association award. The prize for that award was a luncheon in downtown Omaha with General Dougherty on one side of me and General Jimmy Doolittle on the other at the head table. It is still one of the most treasured memories of my Air Force career! However, the memory and story doesn’t stop there. Over a year later, I was waiting in line for an x-ray to be taken at the base hospital at Offutt AFB. The medical staff came through and let us know they would be bringing General Dougherty in for an x-ray to complete his physical. In a few moments the General came down the hallway and stopped right in front of me. He reached out for a handshake and asked me how I was doing using my rank and name just as if we had seen each other every day. Next he asked about my wife and also used her first name. I was so impressed that a man of his importance and rank took the time to stop and greet me, just another young E-4, and remembered our names from a meeting a year earlier. Rest in Peace.
Carl J Quijas
SMSgt, USAF(ret.)
Lee’s Summit, MO

Bruce Macomber

September 14, 2007

Mark, Donna and Family,
I was with great sorrow upon reading about your father's passing. Your dad was a great American who was an Airman, Leader, Mentor and a Hero to all who have ever met him. It was a great privilege for me to have been in his company many times and to have been able to listen to him talk about the good old days of aviation. Boy could he tell a story. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
V/R
Mac
Bruce R. Macomber, Colonel (Retired), USAF

Jim Owsley

September 13, 2007

DeDe,
I am sorry for your and your families loss. I worked supporting SAC for many years and your Father made it the great orgainization that it was.
Condolences,
Jim Owsley

Dan McNally

September 13, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of one of the greatest patriots I ever knew. I had the honor to meet General Dougherty several times through my AF career. Your loss is also felt by all the men and women that served under him through the years. It is a shame the rest of the nation is not aware of the real hero that passed away. His words and influence created a generation of leaders. The world is a lesser place without him. Dan McNally, SMSgt, USAF (Ret)

Jack Hamrick

September 13, 2007

Dear Dougherty Family,

I first meet Gen. Dougherty as a 1st Lt. B-52H Navigator at K.I. Sawyer AFB, MI. My first ORI certification briefing was to the General. Realizing that this was my initial cert. briefing, He immediately put me at ease, allowing me to focus on my mission. I meet him several times after that, and each time, I was remined of his natural leadership qualities. He was truly a great leader.

Respectively,

Lt. Col. Jack T. Hamrick USAF (ret)

William R. Brooksher

September 13, 2007

The finest leader I ever met. He gave his subordinate leaders the best advice I've ever received when he admonished us, "Be good to your people." My admiration and respect for him knows no bounds. God Bless Him! William R. Brooksher, Brig Gen, USAF (Ret)

Bill Stone

September 13, 2007

Dear Family: General Dougherty was an airman's airman, a kind and gentle man, and a visionary leader, both in uniform and out. He just made you feel good to be around him. He'll be remembered, fondly, always.

Kelly Burke

September 13, 2007

In my Air Force career, I met many fine leaders, but the one I admired most and the one I most tried to emulate was Genersal Dougherty. When I first came to SAC as a new O-6, he gave me a warm welcome and some great advice. He was special and will be sorely missed. Kelly H. Burke, LtGen, USAF(Ret).

Terry Rider

September 13, 2007

Please accept my sincere sympathys to General Dougherty's family. He was a great "leader" during a time when leadership from the top was everything. I heard him speak on two occasions; once while I was attending the SAC NCO Academy at Barksdale AFB in 1976; another time at an AFA banquet at Ellsworth AFB. He was a great man and a 4-Star General of which we don't have many of his calibre left. Rest in Peace and God Bless. Terry S. Rider, SMSgt, USAF (Ret)

Bill and Susan McDonald

September 13, 2007

This is from a long time SAC Brat Bill and wife Susan McDonald to Dede, Mark and family. We extend our deepest sympathies in this time of loss but please be comforted in that your dad imprinted his warm personality on so many of us and improved our lives both professionally and personally....not to mention keeping our great country safe from the Soviets. But for a fortunate few, he was so much more than that. I was witness to your dad's all encompassing love when Bryant was feeling 'puny' as he would say and Kim was struggling with her own pain though that horrible illness. I was in awe watching your dad standing as a pillar of strength for eveyone....especially Bryant. I still marvel at the strength of his love and kindness even though he was in such great pain for his son. That sort of care and love he showed for the family was simply magnificent...which as you know was not always the thing we kids saw from our fathers in those deadly serious days in SAC. During Bryant's illness your dad even took the time to relay to me of some very complimentary thoughts about my own dad when he was in the control division along with a little career guidance one day while we were talking about Bryant in front Mark's house. Since I rented that house across the street from Bryant and Kim I was lucky to see the greatness of your father and your wonderful family in more than just an Air Force way. He is and will always be a hero to me and reminds me of my own dad. We will miss him. Bill McDonald, Colonel USAF Retired

Harry Goldsworthy

September 13, 2007

Condolences to the Dougherty family. We lost a great patriot and one of the finest men I have known and served with. And I have lost a dear friend.
Lt Gen Harry E Goldsworthy
USAF Ret.

Robert Riegel, Lt Col USAF (Ret)

September 13, 2007

General Dougherty sitting on the curb with an airman who had been cutting the grass at Little Rock AFB, both with their feet in the street. He had broken from the schedule to chat with the man for ten minutes. He knocked the schedule all to pieces, but made a lasting impression on us all.

Fred J Ascani

September 13, 2007

This general was the greatest, smartest, kindest military I encountered in my 32 years of USAF service.I thought to myself, "He can't be wearing four stars!" Russ went out of his way to be kind to me. I can't recall the passing of any other military person who saddened me more. The human race and the military lost a tremendous person!
Fred J. Ascani, Mag. Gen., USAF (Ret)

Thomas Darling

September 13, 2007

General Dougherty was a wonddrful role model and the best boss I ever had. He had more influence on my life than any other military man. He was smart, kind, gentle, persuasive, and totally honest. The best leader I ever knew.
Tom Darling, Maj Gen (USAF,Ret.)

John Matthews

September 13, 2007

To the Family
Gen Dougherty was a true gentleman.I invited him to speak at an awards banquet in SLC UT and in spite of a severe case of the flu he fulfilled the task. I have such deep respect for him and all he has done for the country!!

Solomon Smith

September 13, 2007

I met Russ Dougherty at North Field on Guam,in 1948 when I was a brand new 2d Lt. and he was the Judge Advocate who also flew B-29s. He was a fine person and a friend.

Ann C. Petersen

September 13, 2007

This is a great loss. Sincere condolences to the entire family, to the Air Force he loved, and to all who knew and loved him. Let us all celebrate his life and the ways he touched ours.

William C. Rogers

September 13, 2007

I met the General several times when I was in SAC. He was always a gentleman and always took time to chat. My condolences to his family and friends on the loss of true Patriot and outstanding Airman.
William C. Rogers
Col(Ret)USAF

Bryan Shotts

September 13, 2007

He was my friend, my supporter, my commander and an officer of honor, integrity and stability. He was one of the most admired and respected officers I have ever known. I will miss him as well as will the thousands whose lives he touched and shaped during his career. Lt. Gen. Bryan M. (Jack) Shotts USAF (Ret.)

Rich Lucas, Colonel, USAF Ret

September 13, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Gen Dougherty was the Commander of Strategic Air Command when I came on board in 1977. His reputation and leadership left a lasting impression on me and I was especially surprised one morning in the late 80’s when he dropped by our office at the Pentagon and spent a few minutes talking to us. It was the first time I had a chance to meet him and I still remember the conversation we had. He was a great person and an outstanding leader and he’ll be missed by all.

Jim Phillips

September 13, 2007

DeDe,

General Art Lichte, AMC/CC, told me of your father's death and I stopped in mid-conversation and teared up. General Daugherty spoke and officiated at my Arnold Air Society initiation at Miami University when you were in Angel Flight. Six years later he emerged from the CinC's elevator at SAC Headquarters, recognized me, and called me by name. A great light has gone out for our Air Force.

Jim Phillips, Colonel, USAF (ret); Miami '65

Jack Miller

September 13, 2007

I only met your father once, it was just a chance meeting. He was a great man of vision and great for the USAF. I was on my way to Nam when I met met him. God Bless.

Larry Voss

September 13, 2007

To the Dougherty family,
My sincere condolences on General Dougherty's passing. As a SAC crewmember, I remember him as the finest CinC I ever worked for. You are in my thoughts and prayers; I am thankful to have served with the General.

James Hyland Ryan

September 13, 2007

I seved in the Air Foce for 30 years and Rus Dougherty was the most inpiring leader I ever knew. Even today when I give speeches about leadership, Russ dougherty is the name most prominently mentioned. My sympathy to the entire family. We have all lost a friend.

Kenneth Carlson

September 13, 2007

He was my commander at Barksdale AFB. He was the best liked and most respected leader I ever knew in my 20 years in the AF. I'm sorry for your loss. K.C. Carlson, Major, USAF (retired)

Dr. Richard P. Hallion

September 13, 2007

Dear Mark and Family: General Russ Dougherty will be remembered as a supremely influential and dedicated champion of American air and space power. It was an honor and a pleasure to have known him. As the history of American aviation unfolds over the years, the name of Russ Dougherty will shine ever more brightly.

Harold "Hal" Austin, Colonel USAF Ret

September 13, 2007

It was an honor for me to have known General Dougherty when I was a member of SAC with additional contacts with him when he was with AFA. He was a great officer and man. He will be missed!

Mike Mansfield

September 13, 2007

Dear Mark and Dede,

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. A true gentlemen in every sense of the word. I will always remember the kindness and generosity he showed me as a young officer and share in your loss.

John Gonda

September 12, 2007

To Mark and family. It was a sad and coincidental moment when Mary and I ran across the death notice in the Washington Post. Your Dad was a great man and one on the last of the first great generation. We hope to be able to attend the ceremony at Arlington when posted and both wish you all the peace of our Lord in your loss.

Colonel, USAF Ret, John Gonda and Mary Gonda

carol White

September 12, 2007

Dear Barbara, Dede and Mark, We are so sad to hear about the passing of "Daddy D" you know we loved him like a Dad. I will cherish many fond and fun filled memories.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Love,
Carol Ann and Barry White

Toni Berg

September 12, 2007

To the General's family: My sympathies; he was the best boss I ever had. I worked as his secretary at McGuire, Woods and once a month I would make knockwurst and sauerkraut and bring it in for our lunch. I'm not sure the rest of the office appreciated the odor, but he loved it. A great guy! I loved him.

Suzanne Lappin

September 12, 2007

To the Family: General Dougherty was an exceptional man in every way -- he touched so many lives and I doubt he had any idea what he meant to so many people. I am grateful to have known him and worked with him. He is in a better place, but I will miss him every day. My prayers are with you all.

Randy Jayne

September 12, 2007

DeDe and Mark--It was with great sadness that I read of your dad's passing. From the time I was a Lt., he was an intermittent, but constant and amazing mentor, to me and countless other young officers, and we are all much the better for it. I thoroughly enjoyed what is now over two decades of service at his side on the Falcon Foundation board, and continued to marvel at his wisdom, insight, and practical approach to all sorts of issues. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Major General (ret) Randy Jayne

Amy Ryder

September 12, 2007

Col Dougherty, Suzanne & family - We saw your dad's notice in the Post today and wish to pass on our prayers and sympathies. Regards, Pat & Amy (& Austin & Christian) Ryder

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