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Retired Major Thomas Erwin Powell
May 22, 1944 ~ May 25, 2016 (age 72) 72 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Terry McIntosh
November 8, 2018 4:34 PM
Tom's passing has just come to my attention this November 2018. To the family, please accept my belated and sincere sympathy over your loss. I served with Tom in Vietnam 1969 on A-team 414. I see that another team member, Steve Kabel, has also posted. On behalf of all team members, we were proud to serve with him and to know him. We are still proud of him. Tom and I ran combat patrol together and I learned a lot from his leadership. I've never known anyone since as brave or cool headed under fire as Tommy Powell. I truly regret not being able to locate him years ago. May the Lord bless you.
Message from Steve Kabel
September 13, 2018 1:08 PM
I had the honor of serving with Tom in Detachment A-414 Thanh Tri during his first deployment in South Vietnam. We served together as the A team's demolition sergeants. Tom was the epitome of a smart, professional, and courageous soldier. His leadership in combat was demonstrated time and again. Tom transitioned out of our team and we lost touch with him...only to find out he left to volunteer for the preparatory training for the Song Tay prisoner raid. This is not surprising. Wishing Tom's family the very best and know that he was a hero to so many and will be missed.
Message from Jack Damron, USASF
October 24, 2016 4:48 PM
I had the privilege of serving with Tom at Bragg during our O&I training during Phase II. He was always the embodiment of what SF soldiers should be. Remembered always.
A TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was sent on May 27, 2016
Tom, you were always a great friend. You will be missed. The Wolfe Family
A BALANCE EASEL SPRAY was sent on May 27, 2016
With our deepest sympathies and condolences. Tom was an inspiration to us all and he will be sadly missed. Mona and Pat St.Clair
A candle was lit by Ken Smith and Jim Lindley
on May 27, 2016 6:27 AM
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