JObit: Grady, Robert J. (MCatnd)
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Robert J. Grady
June 30, 1917-January 12, 2008.
Lt. Colonel Robert J. Grady died Saturday, January 12, 2008 at home. Colonel Grady was born in New York City and attended George Washington High School in New York City and Manhattan College in New York. He graduated from the University of Maryland and completed his graduate work with the University of Massachusetts. At the start of World War II, he enlisted in the Army and was stationed at Governor’s Island. He attended Officer Candidate School and received his commission. He commanded a sea rescue unit stationed in New Orleans and then commanded an overseas unit. During the war he served in India, Burma and China, under both General Stilwell and General Chennault with the Flying Tigers. Upon the end of the war he was sent to Northern China where he was executive officer of a troop Carrier Squadron. He participated in the Chinese Civil War and did not return to the United States until the latter part of 1947. During his military service he received the Legion of Merit, three Bronze Star medals, Presidential Unit Citation, three Commendation Medals and a decoration from the Chinese Nationalist Government. Colonel Grady also served in Germany, France and England, and his duties took him to other numerous areas of the world. He also served in many stateside locations. His last duty station, before retiring after 28 years of service, was at Ent Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, now the location of the Olympic Training Center. After retirement from the Air Force, Colonel Grady taught Political Geography and American History in the Harrison District School System for 16 years.
In 1943 he married his sweetheart, Gloria Repetto. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; children: Cheryl Fitch and Richard Grady of Colorado Springs, Dolores Grady of Denver and Gloria Kelly of Smithfield, Maine and four grandchildren: Rory, Hillary, Robert and Ian. His son Robert preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 16th with Rosary following at 7:00 p.m., both at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel of Roses. At 10:00 a.m. on Thursday a Mass will be said at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2318 North Cascade. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m., Staging Area “B” at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Published in The Gazette on 1/17/2008.
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Dear John,
I thougt that I had sent a message that Robert is a member of the Class of 1941. Did it get through?
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. Nope, but this one did.]
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Grady, Robert J. (MC1941)
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