Frank-Petersen-Obituary

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Frank E. Petersen

Mar 2, 1932 – Aug 25, 2015 (Age 83)

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BORN
March 2, 1932
DIED
August 25, 2015
AGE
83

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John M. Taylor Funeral Home Obituary

LIEUTENANT GENERAL FRANK EMMANUEL PETERSEN JR.

Lt. General Frank E. Petersen passed away peacefully at his Stevensville, MD home on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, surrounded by family against the backdrop of his beloved Chesapeake Bay.

Frank was born March 2,...

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Served with Frank flying SAR off Iwakuni in the mid-60s. Great sense of humor and a fine gentleman.

The corps needed a giant like you to make me a career Marine. your steady hands at the wheel, and your reputation for being fair, strong and understanding was an inspiration all who knew you personally, server under your Command or heard about you gave encouragement to all ( more especially us dark green Marines), Thank you sir!! Msgt Bill Mack, USMC Retired

A TRUE HERO...RIH...PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS

R.I.P. Sir. Thank you for your service to our country. Men such as yourself remind me of the bible verse: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course and I have kept the faith. You sir have truly earned your wings. Prayers for comfort, peace and strenght to your family both blood and military.

R.I.P. Marine! Semper Fidelis.

Your watch is done Sir. Semper Fi.
Seoul Korea.

Rest in Peace Warrior. May God continue watching over you, your family and friends. Deepest Condolences to the Petersen's family. LtGen Petersen is a legend in the History of our Corps and Country.

God rest this Marines soul. A true leader in his own right, and now one of God's pilots. The Corps was privileged to have such a man lead other men into combat. Thank you for your service Sir! I salute you General....."ten-hut"

Timothy J. Crabb (USMC Veteran) Ingleside, IL

Peterson family,We family and friends of Marines past and present salute you who are in mourning to this remarkable American, Marine and human being Semper Fi fair winds and following seas on your journey RIP and thank you for serving