**UPDATE**
Another legend has passed.
Served in all 3 Ranger Battalions. He was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame in 2012
He passed away on 21 December, 2014 at the age of 67.
**CHANGE** Funeral will no longer be at the TIC Chapel, Ft. Benning, GA. They could not accommodate all those who wished to attend.
Services will now be held at Sconiers Funeral Home 836 Fifth Ave., Columbus, GA at 1100 hours, 2 January with burial to follow at Fort Mitichell Cemetary
http://www.sconiersfuneraphome.com
Rest easy Ranger. God has you now.
~S~
CSM (R) "Smokin" Joe Heckard
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RS 8-81
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US Army Retired 1977-1999
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Re: CSM (R) "Smokin" Joe Heckard
He was my first 1SG. He was a man among men and truly a Ranger legend.
RC 2-87
3-75 84/85, 95/97
"thnks 4 pratn merku!"
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"thnks 4 pratn merku!"
Re: CSM (R) "Smokin" Joe Heckard
Another great loss for America.
Rest in peace CSM.
RLTW!
Rest in peace CSM.
RLTW!
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Rio Hato/AO Diaz CCT/Commo
"It is a heavy thing, to see a Father so strong in life, unable to rise."
"A great civilization is not conquered from without
until it has destroyed itself from within." -W. Durant
Rio Hato/AO Diaz CCT/Commo
"It is a heavy thing, to see a Father so strong in life, unable to rise."
"A great civilization is not conquered from without
until it has destroyed itself from within." -W. Durant
Re: CSM (R) "Smokin" Joe Heckard
Another superb Ranger has left us. Rest in Peace, Ranger Heckard!
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
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Re: CSM (R) "Smokin" Joe Heckard
**BUMP**
Location and arrangements have been changed. See original post for details.
Location and arrangements have been changed. See original post for details.
RS 8-81
Mentor to Rock2/75
US Army Retired 1977-1999
Remember, always be yourself....unless you're Batman. In that case, be Batman.
Mentor to Rock2/75
US Army Retired 1977-1999
Remember, always be yourself....unless you're Batman. In that case, be Batman.
Re: CSM (R) "Smokin" Joe Heckard
My heart just skipped a beat. Another great Ranger gone and one of my heros. He was my 1st Platoon Sergeant, C Co, 1st Plt, 2/75. He tried to talk me out of retiring in 1995. I was told he was going to be at the 40th anniversary this year, but he didn't make it. Rest easy Smokin Joe, you WILL be missed. Another Ranger receives his final set of wings.
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C Co 2/75 80-83-HCMTC 83-85
Drill Sgt 85-87-Sapper Instructor 87-89
A Co 2/75 89-90-G3 I Corps 90-91
I Corps LRSC 91-93-7th RTB RI 94-95
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"I'd rather spend 10 seconds in the saddle, than a life time of watching from the stands." Chris Ledoux
C Co 2/75 80-83-HCMTC 83-85
Drill Sgt 85-87-Sapper Instructor 87-89
A Co 2/75 89-90-G3 I Corps 90-91
I Corps LRSC 91-93-7th RTB RI 94-95
Retired 95
"I'd rather spend 10 seconds in the saddle, than a life time of watching from the stands." Chris Ledoux
