CSM PLUMLEY, R.I.P.

[repeter1977]

For those who have watched, "We Were Soldiers", or read the book, "We Were Soldiers...and young once" then you know CSM Plumley. He recently went into Hospice care and passed away this morning. Those that have not heard of him, He was involved in WWII, Korea, AND Vietnam. Has the CIB (Combat Infantry Badge) with 2 stars (meaning 3 WARS). There are more decorations then I would be able to list here, but they are here in this story. Our world is a sadder place.
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[amhenry]

CSM Plumley was an amazing man. Would that we had more like him.

 

[repeter1977]

CSM Plumley was an amazing man. Would that we had more like him.

Well, since I am still in, I know we have some that are a bit in his likeness, but hard to say since past conflicts and new ones are never the same. We have troops that have been in and out of Iraq and Afghanistan (which is considered ONE war) numerous times. Although, he was definitely a lead from the front kind of leader. He will be missed, and I am sure that there are many, MANY fine troops with flags of their own at half mast for his passing.

 

[jsharmon7]

This man spent a lifetime defending our country in some of the worst conflicts and situations any soldier could be put into and came back for more. RIP...

 

[Hiker1911]

RIP CSM Plumley

 

[ultraspec]

I was literally just reading some stuff about him last week after I watched the movie for like the 15th time. I had no idea he was in bad shape though as I found nothing about it.

Rip CSM Plumley

 

[jeremy]

I see you at Fiddler's Green, CSM Plumly.

Gerryowen!

 

[Noble Sniper]

RIP Sir

 

[KJQ6945]

 

[60Driver]

We have lost a great warrior, but our nation is a stronger and safer place, not only for his actions, but also because of all those he trained and the influence they had on the following generations of soldiers.

GARRYOWEN Command Sergeant Major!

 

[atvdave]

 

[Tactical Dave]

They say he never told war stories and would hang up on people asking for interviews..... RIP.....

 

[rhino]

I was just talking about him with a vietnam veteran on Sunday. We didn't know if he was still alive or not, but now ... RIP.

 

[9mmfan]

God Bless the CSM!

 

[repeter1977]

Yes, he had recently went into hospice care at the beginning of the month. I know him and LTG (ret) Hal Moore still make it a point to chat with some of our new troops. It was sad to hear the passing of the legend. Seen it on one page, and hoped it was a stupid internet rumor, until i seen it on the Army's facebook page, and several others. I figured more then a couple people on here would like to hear as well.

 

[jeremy]

Yes, he had recently went into hospice care at the beginning of the month. I know him and LTG (ret) Hal Moore still make it a point to chat with some of our new troops. It was sad to hear the passing of the legend. Seen it on one page, and hoped it was a stupid internet rumor, until i seen it on the Army's facebook page, and several others. I figured more then a couple people on here would like to hear as well.

I met the CSM when I was in the Cav at Hood. Spent most of the day talking within him and a couple of other retirees at one of the reunions. I treasure that day in my career....

 

[Phil502]

Incredible guy. RIP.

 

[rhino]

I met the CSM when I was in the Cav at Hood. Spent most of the day talking within him and a couple of other retirees at one of the reunions. I treasure that day in my career....

Did Sam Elliott's character resemble him? It was a great character, for sure!

 

[repeter1977]

I met the CSM when I was in the Cav at Hood. Spent most of the day talking within him and a couple of other retirees at one of the reunions. I treasure that day in my career....

I still have a lot of friends stationed, and employed at Hood. I was there from 99-01 and then again from 03-08 (deployed 04). Some interesting times while I was there as well. And I would imagine that would be quite the day. I heard a couple friends that I have that had also gotten to meet him and said that he was an amazing person and how honored they were to meet him

Did Sam Elliott's character resemble him? It was a great character, for sure!

I have heard he was the only one in Hollywood BA enough to play the actual one. Let me find a link and post it here, from the Army's page. Here he is from Vietnam and a recent photo of him
http://www.army.mil/article/88882/Ia_Drang_retired_CSM_dies_at_92/

 

[jeremy]

Did Sam Elliott's character resemble him? It was a great character, for sure!

CSM Plumly, I met him in 95 or 96, as an old retiree. I would have followed him to Hell, just to so he could **** one they Devil's back....

He was a Trooper...