R.I.P. Ranger Herman Floyd Long

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » December 17th, 2007, 1:09 am

Herman Floyd Long, age 78, passed away on Dec. 16, 2007 after an extended illness.

He was a native of Haleyville, Ala., but lived the last 40 years in Rutherford County.

Command Sgt. Major Long served in the United States Army. During his career he served with the 2nd, 3rd, and 9th Infantry Division and saw combat in The Korean Conflict and Vietnam War and is a holder of the Bronze Star. CSM Long also was on the cadre of the elite Ranger Training School at Eglin AFB Field 7 where he was instrumental in teaching Rangers for the United States Army for over 9 years. He had 25 years of service. His last military assignment was with the ROTC Department at M.T.S.U. After his retirement he taught ROTC at Riverdale High School.

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Bugsy · Post by **Bugsy** » December 17th, 2007, 2:59 am

Rest In Peace CSM Long

~S~

McD · Post by **McD** » December 17th, 2007, 4:28 am

rgrking · Post by **rgrking** » December 17th, 2007, 8:08 am

RIP CSM

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » December 17th, 2007, 8:23 am

R.I.P. Command Sergeat Major.

cams · Post by **cams** » December 17th, 2007, 10:26 am

Rest in peace Command Sarnt Major.

another damn texan · December 17th, 2007, 2:06 pm

Rest In Peace, CSM.

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » December 17th, 2007, 2:26 pm

RIP CSM!

RTO · Post by **RTO** » December 17th, 2007, 7:01 pm

R.I.P. Command Sgt. Major Long