HONORED ON PANEL 32W, LINE 3 OF THE WALL
JOSEPH KERR BUSH JR
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JOSEPH K BUSH JR
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LEFT FOR JOSEPH KERR BUSH JR
POSTED ON 8.15.2024
POSTED BY: Tom Harding
Befriending a lowly freshman
My friend Joe was one year ahead of me at Texas A&M. During my freshman year, I returned to my dormitory late one evening. A senior in Joe’s company spots me coming through the door. He asks me if I knew the score of that night’s A&M basketball game. Since I had been studying, I admitted that I did not. My ignorance infuriated him. For the next two hours I was yelled at and made to do push-ups and sit-ups to complete exhaustion. I crawled out of his room after midnight.
The next day Joe spots me heading to class. He asked me “what is your first name?”. I respond, “Fish Harding.” He said “No, what does your Mother call you?” I replied “Tom.” Joe was the first upper classmen to drop handles with me. Evidently, Joe’s room was close enough to hear the hazing the night before. Joe’s kindness lifted my spirits. In 1966, Joe and I attended ROTC summer camp at Fort Sill. We were assigned to the same platoon. Joe had already graduated and would report for active duty later that summer. We renewed our friendship that summer and as I recall Joe received the highest marks in our platoon. That was the last time I would ever see Joe.
I remember Joe as a remarkable individual and born leader who befriended a lowly freshman.
The next day Joe spots me heading to class. He asked me “what is your first name?”. I respond, “Fish Harding.” He said “No, what does your Mother call you?” I replied “Tom.” Joe was the first upper classmen to drop handles with me. Evidently, Joe’s room was close enough to hear the hazing the night before. Joe’s kindness lifted my spirits. In 1966, Joe and I attended ROTC summer camp at Fort Sill. We were assigned to the same platoon. Joe had already graduated and would report for active duty later that summer. We renewed our friendship that summer and as I recall Joe received the highest marks in our platoon. That was the last time I would ever see Joe.
I remember Joe as a remarkable individual and born leader who befriended a lowly freshman.
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POSTED ON 10.20.2021
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow soldiers. May you rest in eternal peace.
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POSTED ON 9.5.2020
POSTED BY: Alton Stephens '66
Joe Bush Memorial at TAMC 2015
Texas A&M memorialized Joe Bush in April 2015. I (class '66) was there. A Corps Honor Guard stood and presented arms. The Commandant spoke. I met Joe's brother. A spitting image. If you're Class '66, stop by sometime. There's a bench there..
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POSTED ON 8.27.2017
POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik
Thanks
Dear Captain Joseph Busch,
Thank you for your service as a Field Artillery Unit Commander. It is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
Thank you for your service as a Field Artillery Unit Commander. It is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 6.10.2016
POSTED BY: thomas r bailey '63 TAMU
The Ultimate Sacrifice was made by this Corps member, who was killed during the Vietnam War.
The Corps of Cadets and Texas A&M University
Salute: Capt. JOSEPH-K-BUSH-JR '66
“The Memorial for Vietnam Era”
“Corps Plaza Memorial”
College Station, Texas
For more information or adding information contact:
Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center 1400 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-1400 (979) 862-2862 http://corps.tamu.edu/contact-us
Salute: Capt. JOSEPH-K-BUSH-JR '66
“The Memorial for Vietnam Era”
“Corps Plaza Memorial”
College Station, Texas
For more information or adding information contact:
Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center 1400 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-1400 (979) 862-2862 http://corps.tamu.edu/contact-us
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