David Paul Beshlin, 65, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1960, to the late Paul and Helen Beshlin. David is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Beshlin, and his cherished daughter, Ashley Beshlin. A proud veteran, David retired as a […]
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Neil K. Shannon, ’82
Neil Kevin Shannon, 65, of Hattiesburg MS passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Forrest General Hospital. Visitation will be Monday, February 3 at Hattiesburg Community Church from 10am – 11:30am with services immediately following at 11:30am. Burial will be Tuesday, February 4 at the Biloxi National Cemetery at 2:30pm. […]
Read MoreHenry J. Babilon, ’82
Henry Babilon, 63, of Parkville, MO passed away suddenly on July 4, 2024, at the St. Luke’s Northland Hospital on Barry Rd. Cremation has been entrusted with the Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville, MO. No formal service will be held. Memories of Henry and condolences to the family may be […]
Read MoreWalter L. Hunter III, ’82
Lt. Col. Walter Lester “Tripp” Hunter, III (SCANG, Retired), 63, of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Born on October 20, 1960, he was the son of Walter L. Hunter Jr. and the late Ann Young Hunter. He graduated from Hammond High School and The Citadel. Tripp married […]
Read MoreCarl Hunter, ’82
Col Carl Hunter, USAF, Ret., is an associate professor at Valencia College in Orlando, Fla., teaching leadership and business courses.
Read MoreCol Philip A. Bennett, USMC, Ret., ’82; Douglas R. Reedy, Jr., ’00; and COL David S. Anderson, USA, Ret., ’80
Col Philip A. Bennett, USMC, Ret., ’82; Douglas R. Reedy, Jr., ’00; and COL David S. Anderson, USA, Ret., ’80; discovered their joint appointments within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Intelligence and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
Read MoreWilliam P. White, Jr., ’82
On October 22nd, 2023, William P. White, Jr., who friends also knew as “Billy” passed away. Born on January 3rd, 1960 to Doris White and the late William White, Sr., he was the loving husband of Shirley Spanos – White; devoted father of Jamie White, Jessica Gattus and her husband […]
Read MoreJoyce L. Creel, CGC ’82
Joyce Ledford Creel, 74, of Elgin passed Tuesday August 8, 2023. Born December 29, 1948 in Summerville, SC. Joyce was a Graduate of St. George High School, Baptist College of Charleston and The Citadel (Master’s Degree). She started teaching at St. George Elementary School in 1972 and taught the majority […]
Read More1982 Legacy Salute Battery
Traditions are a powerful, strange and special phenomena. That is true in our families, with our closest friends and, especially, in our Citadel family. The Citadel is rife with traditions, both old and new. Our most sacred Citadel traditions honor our graduates, especially those who have passed. The various monuments, […]
Read MoreAlice S. Grimsley, CGC ’82
Alice Stewart Grimsley, 73, of Yonges Island, passed away March 22, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her parents, Larry McKee and Corrie Jane Stewart, and her sister, Cornelia Hope Bond. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 52 years, Richard J. Grimsley, […]
Read MoreRobert K. Lytle, ’82
Brigadier General Ret. Robert K. Lytle passed away and went home to be with our Lord after a difficult battle with cancer on Tuesday, 21 Feb. 2023.Born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1960; he would pursue a prolific Military career after graduating from the Citadel Military College of South Carolina, […]
Read MoreEdwin C. Dyer III, ’82
Edwin Charles Dyer III, 62 of Long Beach California, loving son of Helga and the late Edwin Dyer Jr. of Brewster, MA, a loving brother and a faithful friend slipped peacefully to sleep on Sunday July 24, 2022 after a heroic battle with cancer. Ed a graduate of “The Citadel” […]
Read MoreDavid B. Evans, ’82
David Buell Evans, of Huntsville, Ala., peacefully passed into heavenly glory at his home Thursday May 5th surrounded by his family and friends after a long well-fought battle with ALS. David was born Sep. 19, 1960, in Jogjakarta, Indonesia while his father was teaching abroad. His family moved back to […]
Read MoreEdwin E. (Gene) Brunson II, ’82
Edwin Eugene “Gene” Brunson, II, of Florence, died Thursday, October 21, 2021, after a sudden illness. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, October 25, 2021, at Mount Hope Cemetery, directed by Waters-Powell Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, at […]
Read MoreGary M. Greene, CGC ’82
Dr. Gary Greene, age 73, of North Port, Fla., passed away on July 1, 2021. He was born on April 28, 1948 in Gaston County, NC to the late Bobby and Willowdean Moss Greene. He served in the United States Air Force for six years and was a lifelong member […]
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