Donald Rumsfeld Obituary

Don : we had a good friendship in peace you´re friend Frank jakubaitis

Man of his word to those who served! He kept things simple and honest! RIP! Condolences to the many people he effected and will not forget him! To his family! He was a good man!!

So sorry for your loss my deepest condolences to Donald Rumsfeld family may he rest in peace in heaven God bless you may he give you the strength to get through this heartbreaking time

An Inspired and Inspirational Man; During our Connecticut College Lacrosse Days, four decades ago, (the first three men's teams in the school's history) fellow co-captain and my line-mate for all three years, Beaver Morrin, in the heat of battle, would call out a code word for the team to "toughen up" and "eat dirt" and that code name was Rumsfeld. He meant something to us: here is a real American. Thank God. Condolences to classmate Valerie. An inspirational man. 9/11/21

Mr. Rumsfeld is one of my greatest heroes. The Rumsfeld Way was one of my favorite books growing up. His compass towards good, ridiculous work ethic, discipline, and wit. Nothing is perfect and he navigated those waters perfectly and with confidence. A legend, and I love that I had the opportunity to watch and learn from his life. I miss him and my condolences to his family and friends. What a great man.

I was one of the Special Agents with Army CID who provided security for Secretary Rumsfeld and traveled the World and stateside missions with him. It was an honor to have known Secretary Rumsfeld and his wonderful family.
Rest In Peace Mr. Secretary you served your country in the highest of tradition.

May your memory be a blessing . You are missed !

Thank you for your service!

Don was a statesman in the highest regard. May Mrs. Rumsfeld and the Rumsfeld Family find comfort in their many memories. Our country is stronger because of Don's service; may we all learn from the legacy he left behind.

Sorry for your loss

Rest Easy Mr Rumsfeld, you are one of the best ever to have guided our way.

May you rest in peace. Thank you for all you did for the USA.

I have watched Mr Rumsfeld career for many years and it was indeed a long one. I sorry to the family for your loss. May Mr Rumsfeld Rest In Peace as you wait to see your dear love one once again.

Don and I were Flight Instructors in the same unit at Pensacola, FL Naval Aviation Basic Training Command in 1956
At that time we were training many foreign flight students so our skills and patience were put to the test.
"Rummy" would come over to our bachelor pad on the Bay for some water skiing, with Joyce and new baby, and we
would relieve the duties of the day with a beer or two. Good memories to hold. Semper Fi

Dear Joyce and family,

Ann and I send our prayers to each of you, saddened by the loss of this great American patriot. We were proud to have had the privilege to work with DR and his team at Searle/NutraSweet, and alongside DR, Bernie Windon and political advisors as Don considered a run for the White House in '88. What a remarkable, towering figure in the American political landscape who left an enduring imprint for his intellect, humor, kindness and leadership.

Dear Joyce and family, for now sending my prayers and special thoughts to you all with a long note on Rummy in the weeks to come with some eighth grade memories of this special man and dear friend. Hugs, Carol Dowd Brady

Please except my sincerest condolences'. Rumsfeld Family ,admiration for the families sacrifices peace & blessings Sincerely former Navy Veteran

I served at the Pentagon, as a US Navy Intelligence Officer, during much of SECDEF Rumsfeld's tenure. I understand those who hold both admiration for his decades-long service to the US Government and also those who hold criticisms.


Regardless, he was a tremendous public servant and Patriot, and I offer my sincere condolences and prayers to the family on his passing.

God Bless.

I enjoyed working for Mr. Rumsfeld at Searle. I learned to be brief, precise, and ask questions that could be answered "yes" or "no." It's an engineer's dream. He was a true American in every sense.

Rumsfeld Was a great man

I worked for Donald Rumsfeld at Searle Pharmaceuticals in the early 1980s. He was, indeed, a great leader. Tough, but kind. He spoke and lived his truth. "Dogs don't bark at parked cars." God bless you, Mr. Secretary.

Please accept my sincere condolences to the Donald Rumsfeld Family. May the God of all comfort who is the hearer of prayers be with you in your time of need with his loving kindness and peace as He strengthens you to cope during this difficult time. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories.

To The Rumsfeld Family-You are blessed more than you know! Did he ever meet anyone he wasn't kind to? A chance encounter in Crystal City, Virginia I asked him to come meet my Colonel and he asked me where is the elevator? Both he and the Secret Service followed me. All these years later I sill don't believe it happened! An ordinary man with extra ordinary ways. I can hear the angels saying as he approaches heaven, "All hands on deck"! My heart says, Thank you, Sir!

Will be remembered in politics.

my condolences to his friends and family he was an incredible man to work for he was Beautiful Soul may he rest in peace

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Donald Rumsfeld. He signed his book in Pensacola and I felt I had met a great man,one like my own father also a Navy man who also passed away to early

My condolences to the Rumsfeld family. May God comfort your sad hearts at this most distressing time.

He wrote Known and Unknown a great book always admired you Bless you and your family.

Rummy, you are THE best of all and enjoyed immensely working with you side by side those days. My deepest condolences to the entire Rumsfeld family.

Fair winds and following seas. Always running toward the fire - respect sir!

To The Rumsfeld Family,

I was saddened to hear of Mr. Rumsfeld's death. I had never met him but I think I would have liked him. I saw video of 9/11 and caught a glimpse of him helping outside the Pentagon. To my knowledge, that never made the news but it endeared him to me because he helped without ceremony. He just did what he had to do. I have been thinking of you and meaning to offer condolences. I lost my mother in 2007 and it was so painful that I decided to be there for others who go through a loss. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that someone out here cares and will be praying for you.

To the Rumsfeld family,

You have our deepest sympathy as Mr. Rumsfeld was truly a patriot. A man who loved his country and served it well!

I ask God begin the healing process and he wraps his arms around all of you to give you comfort through this trying time.

With Regrets,

Jeffrey N. Bailey and family.

A mighty, manly man who fought the good fight. The Lord has welcomed him to paradise.

My condolences.

Sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Rumsfeld. Deeply saddened for your loss.

Sorry to hear what happens to him his family are in my pray

Thank you for standing up and serving our country, Mr Rumsfeld. You were and will always be a great American Patriot! Keeping the family in my prayers at this difficult time.

Great American Patriot

Philippians 4:6-7!

My deepest sympathy on the passing of a great American.
May he requiescat in pace.

Please accept my deepest sympathy. Thank you for being such a good neighbor. I remember when our collie dog was hit by a car and you held the dog while my mom drove the car to get to the veterinarian because my dad was on a business trip. You were a wonderful person, and so was your family. I remember coming over and knocking on the door asking Mrs. Rumsfeld if I could see Valerie, your new baby. Many good memories of the Dennison, Rumsfeld family.

And thank you for your service to your country. God bless your family.

Margaret Krisher-Cliver

Condolences to family. A SPECIAL person and a life well lived in the service of others. Thank You!

Where it really does not matter that I am a registered Democrat, I am an African American citizen and I feel I must say 'Thank You, Mr. Secretary ' for such distinguished service to our country. May your faithfulness and integrity be remembered by us all. You Sir, have been a real Patriot and I personally thank my Heavenly Father for your service and your life example during my life time. Well done Sir, well done.

Was a regular name in politics over the years.

Thoughts and prayers to both the Rumsfeld family, sorry for your loss.

My condolences. I thank Secretary Rumsfeld for his service to our country.
John G. Huff, Lisle, Illinois

THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE!! GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY!!

Secretary Rumsfeld, one of America's greatest heroes. Donald Rumsfeld served our country for over 43 years in high federal government positions, from Presidential Chief of Staff, to Cabinet Secretary (Defense, twice-2 wars), to Congressman. Always, job well done. Many high ranking officials, VP's and generals, owe him their jobs. Whose done more? We will have many more Independence Days, thanks to Don. RIP. Jeff Greenblum.

Thoughts and prayers to the family. Thank you for your service. USN

Cheers

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

R I p. A great man Wonderful neighbor and friend. Joe and Madeleine G

Thank you Sir, for your dedication and service to our country. I will never forget your speech´s at Princeton University Woodrow Wilson school, unforgettable talks. Rest In Peace, Sir. Our country will never forget you services to it, nor will I.

He was a great leader and invited me to participate in the Republician revolution during the early 1980's. His insights and the progress we created together helped bring many citizens out of poverty. We brought many people out of poverty from the minority communities and inner cities. Always fair and equitable in his wise advice and actions. Thank you for the richness you have bestowed upon my life and hundreds of my fellow Americans.

My deep condolences to the Rumsfeld family. He was such an utterly magnificent man to work with. Please Rest In Peace Mr Rummy..

I will never forget the images of Secretary Rumsfeld assisting others with evacuating the severely wounded from the Pentagon during 9-11. Most politicians ran for cover, Rumsfeld ran to assist his fellow man. Thank you sir for your service to country and your devotion to protecting and defending freedom. May God bless his family and friends with peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Don served on Kellogg Com board for several years. Always challenging but great board member. Offer my condolences to his family

R.I.P Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. It was a privilege to have met you and known you. My condolences go out to your family.

I send sincere condolences to the family for your loss. Mr. Rumsfeld was a well respected man and will be missed. At this difficult time, may God give you comfort and strength.

Donald was a great solder. Helped safe Iraq from certain demise. Gulf One was grand when the ivayders caravan were scramming back to Border. RIP Mr. Rumfeld.

We are so honored to have met you in Fairbanks Alaska a few years ago. Our country has lost a great man that loved our country. RIP Mr Rumsfeld.

I met Secretary Rumsfeld once in Philadelphia during his book tour. I am so thankful to him and his family for his many many years of service and courage and I've learned much from studying his writings, speeches and interviews. I submitted an oil portrait to him while he was secretary of defense and I hope his family received it. Wishing your family peace and grace and offering much gratitude for a life of service.

In some respects I guess you could say that we were co-workers? I did Vietnam and Desert Storm! He was the man with the Plan!. I always though highly of him and knew that he knew what he was doing. They don't make them like him anymore. He was a Great American!!!! God Bless Him!!!!

RIP to a Great American Patriot

Fair winds and following seas sailor.
"Boatswain... Standby to pipe the side... Shipmate's going Ashore..."

Thank you Donald for your service to this nation. U.S. Navy, and U.S. Navy Reserves.

Thank you for your service to our country

Thank you for always being a true gentleman.

My sincerest condolences to the Rumsfeld Family. He was truly an inspiration to all who knew him. Loved his country / family and gave his all, he will be greatly missed.
God Bless

The smartest --the most honest-the most candid--man I have known---We have lost a true leader for America

To the family,

I would like to extend my condolences to you. Losing a loved one in death breaks our heart. Please know that you can find comfort and strength in leaning God as your source of comfort and strength. Isa. 41:10 says he will hold on to you with his right hand of righteousness. Cherish the loving memories.

RIP Donald...
Thank-you for all you did for America.

In the era when members of the House of Representatives walked door-to-door campaigning for office, my Congressional Representative, Don Rumsfeld, rang my doorbell in Evanston and was invited into my apartment for a brief chat. We talked for some time because he was surprised that a soon-to-be Doctoral student at Northwestern shared so many of his own carefully thought out conservative principles. The era was also one when graduate students were permitted by the nomenclatura to hold non-Marxist beliefs. Rumsfeld's brilliance convined me that merely voting for him was too little a committment. He trotted out to the car to pick up a big stack of posters and other campaign literature. That material spread quickly around Evanston and Northwestern. I visited his campaign office twice more for materials. Which helped me convince others as to the importance of sending this intelligent, honorable young man back to Washington. We certainly need such patriot-representatives supporting us, today. In the spirit of Don Rumsfeld, I pray they step forward in 2022 and beyond. RIP to a decent, pnrincpled American.

Heartfelt sympathies to the Rumsfeld family, May God be your strength and comfort as you endure this very difficult time of your loss.

Donald Rumsfeld was a great American. Of all his many intelligent attributes while serving the American People his ability to handle the press corps stands to mind and gave me many happy times. We will miss him. My heartfelt regards to his family.

You were true inspirational, professional and leader in your capacity. i still listen to many of your interviews and see how well you handled very difficult situations at very uncertain time. You forever have left a history marker for people to look back to and learn from. Rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the Rumsfeld family as you endure the passing of your beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His service to the United States as a Naval Officer, Member of Congress, a Presidential staff member and as The Secretary of Defense helped guide this country during periods of great danger and international turmoil. As a member of the United States military during his leadership as Secretary of Defense, I always felt we were being led by the absolute best. Sadly, we have lost a great Patriot, the likes of which we will not see again.
Sincerely,
Carl D Hill,
Lieutenant Colonel,
US Army ( Retired)

May God continue to bless Donald's entire family

Greatest SecDef of all time. Deepest condolences to the family.

Sad to see this GREAT American servant pass away. You really felt confident that you were in good hands when he would speak at the press conferences during the gulf war. He can't be replaced. He had real metal. He was the real deal. RIP Mr. Secretary.

As a young Man he was always obliging in so many ways.
Rest Easy Sir.

I drove Secretary Rumsfeld around Washington, DC during the Dole/Kemp 1996 Presidential campaign. He fired me every other night for being a bad driver and getting us lost in DC. Now mind you those were the days before mapquest and google maps ... His bark was worse than his bite ... He was tough but also a real softie! I once got lost driving him back to the Four Seasons right around the Kennedy Center and we went about 20 minutes out of the way but luckily his beloved son was in the car and "Rummy" couldn't yell at me. He always had a nice thought or story to tell after a long day at the office or on the campaign trail. May you rest in peace Mr. Secretary.

Our Country lost a true legend. Thank You Secretary Rumsfeld for your service and dedication to all Americans.

My deepest condolences to the Rumsfeld family and extended family. He will never be forgotten and was a true here. I will pray for you that God gives all of you strength during these sad times.

May God Bless our Great America. Rest In Peace Sir.

My father Joe Giallombardo was the gymnastics (1940-1975) & wrestling (late 1940’s) coach at New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois and was an early mentor to Donald.. Dad always called him Donny.. In addition to helping coach Donald on the wrestling team, Dad got the Rumsfelds a trampoline and gave their children trampoline lessons..
My daughter met Donald while she worked at the Heritage Foundation. On an evening he was to speak at a Heritage Foundation event, she mentioned to him that she was Joe G’s granddaughter. Donald immediately stopped his activities and spent 10-15 minutes telling her stories about my dad /her grandfather, and how much he admired & respected him.. I have 2 letters sent to our family from Donald; one when my dad retired from New Trier in 1975 and one when my father died in 2011.. We are grateful for his kindness to the Giallombardo family and for his service to our country. Our sympathies and prayers to the Rumsfeld family.

He be miss so much in And our prayers go to family at
Home god bless his family and friends

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family Of Mr. Rumsfeld. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I would also like to thank Mr. Rumsfeld for his service to our country. Thank you sir for your strength, guidance and wisdom during some of the most difficult of times in our country's history. God Bless you and God Bless America.

I express my condolences to mr Rumsfeld s family. He was a great and courageous man who I much admired His soul should merit paradise in the afterlife.

We will miss you

God rest Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. He served our country well. Condolences to the Rumsfeld family.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Donald. While dwelling on his cherished memories, be rest assured that God has promised to "comfort all who mourn" Isaiah 61:1,2.

Thank you for your services. You were someone to look up to. Condolences to the Rumsfeld family.

Dear Rumsfeld Family Rory and I sincerely send our condolences's to the Rumsfeld Family.and may he rest in peace.he'll surely be missed very very much.best faith/rory