Brigadier General (ret.) Woodrow "Woody" Free - Guestbook

Art,

I just heard of your dad's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. He was a fine officer and a good man. He will be missed.

Larry Mahar

Just saw this looking for something else. Sorry for your loss. I guess our warriors are up there together and pestering your dad. May your grief be short and your memories long and strong. God bless you.

Vicki Rust (Ms. Clarence Rust)

Sympathy from Carol and Wesley. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

We were so saddened by the news of Woody's passing. My Dad, Sgt Major Charlie Luster served proudly with him in the 420th for many years. Charlie respected and loved him dearly and told so many stories of their service together. Another wonderful man has been called home.
The family of Sgt. Maj. Charles Luster
Hearne, Texas

Condolences, thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. BG FRee.


Royce A. Yeates

Mr. Free was like a grandfather to me. He was such an inspiration and I love his family very much. He taught me how to drive my first tractor at age 4! I will cherish all the wonderful memories I had with him and I will miss him very much, but I know he is at peace in heaven. I wish I could be there today, but I know he is with me. I send all of my love and prayers to his family.

My condolences to the family. This Damn Yankee had the honor of working for him as his MPO from June 1992 t0 August 1995. It was an experience I will not forget.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joan and all your family in your loss of Woody. He was such a true Christian, an inspiration to many and obviously loved by family and a host of friends. Take comfort in knowing he is now at Peace and Heaven is now enriched by his gentle and loving nature. Wish we could be there for his services, but we send our love and deep respect in his memory. God bless and keep you and your beautiful family.

Art and Susan
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Peggy

Our sincere condolences to the family. Woody was a good friend that was instrumental in my 25 year employment, both military and civilian, with the 420th Engr Bde. He was instrumental in me finding my biological mother during one of our many exercises in Germany. We also enjoyed many 42 games during lunch in the early and mid-80's. We had fun and I look forward to getting reacquainted with him in Heaven.

Joan
I well remember you, him and your family. He was a friendly, unassuming, and humble man, generous with his time, eager to help where he could and very importantly a family man. I well remember the visits I had at your home and the tender, realistic care that you both provided not only to your children and grandchildren but more importantly to your parents in some of their final days.
May God carry you through this next few days and weeks as you close this chapter and start at the next one of your life.

To the Free family,
We have lost another good friend and neighbor in the Salem community. As your flag is probably flying at half mast in his memory we will remember a great former military man.
Our prayers are with your entire family.

Dear Free Family,
Please know we are lifting you all up in prayer. May the peace of the Lord be with you all

Leonard "Poncho" & Julie Dismukes
& Family

Extending our sincere sympathy as you mourn the loss of your loved one...who truly made a difference in countless lives. May you find comfort as you continue his legacy.

Joan and family,

Selfless service to God, family, country and community. A great patriot, a great role-model, a great person, and a great friend. It was a pleasure and an honor to have served with him in my time with the 420th. He set the bar high for those who follow. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and pray for God's healing power as you deal with this loss.

Sincerely,
Dick Withers and family

Words can't describe the amount of respect and admiration I have for General Free. He was such a great leader and role model to all. I feel truly blessed to have known and served with him. The Free family will be in my prayers.

My thoughts and prayers to the family. Mr. Free was a great neighbor.

Dear Free family,
I was so sorry to hear of Woody's passing, and will be praying for all of you during this difficult time. I have many special and sweet memories with your family. I especially remember Mr. Free calling my daddy Rabbi- may you be comforted with the Peace from our Lord and Savior.
Robin Jansen Heitman

Please accept my condolence on the passing of this Great man. Husband and Father.
It was an honor to serve and be lead by this great
commander and leader.General Free set an example
that all who served under him strove to emulate.
He was truly a Giant among Men!

Joan and family,

Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God's grace, peace, healing,and love be with you and your loved ones at this time. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sincerely,
Gay Nell Henze Atkinson
Gloria Jane Henze Schwartz
William Henze

My thoughts and prayers to the family. I always enjoyed talking to Woody and Joan. He was a great guy. Thinking of Joan and her family.

My sincere condolences to the entire Free family. Woody, as he said to call him was the face of the 420th Engineer Brigade for so long. He was always so kind and gracious to all who came into contact with him. He lead by example, a true leader. He earned his place in Heaven with all the good he did while here on earth. May the Free family in the days ahead reflect on the many fond memories of his life, and remember, that no one dies until the last one who knew him speaks their name. I know I will see him again!

Art,
You might not remember me but I was the 420th chemical officer for many years in the 1980s and early 1990s. I just wanted to express my condolences to you and your family and let you know that your dad meant a lot to me. I will always remember his staunch support for those in his command and his constant kind and friendly nature. He was a great officer.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers to help you through this trying time.