The following message was posted on the US Mountain Ranger Forum yesterday, 21 July:
It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing of Ranger Lt. Col. (ret) Walter Maxwell Sanders on July 19th, 2012. Due to a sudden series of medical complications, he was admitted to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantwown, WV. During his brief stay he had his family by his side His passing was peaceful
Service arrangements are currently being made and once finalized will be passed on. A Military Honors Ceremony will take place this fall at Arlington National Cemetary.
We have lost yet another great ranger who served as the Senior Advisor to the 52nd Vietnamese Ranger Bn. Walt was inducted into the US Army Ranger hall of Fame in 2004. We will miss you Walt.
Thoughts and prayers to family, friends and loved ones.
LTC Walter Maxwell Sanders
LTC Walter Maxwell Sanders
by GTP » July 22nd, 2012, 8:09 am
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Re: LTC Walter Maxwell Sanders
by Lunch » July 22nd, 2012, 12:55 pm
Rest in peace, Ranger.
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Re: LTC Walter Maxwell Sanders
by Steadfast » July 22nd, 2012, 1:11 pm
Rest in peace Ranger.
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Re: LTC Walter Maxwell Sanders
by Jim » July 22nd, 2012, 2:26 pm
Ranger Walt Sanders was an advisor to the 43d and later 52d Vietnamese Ranger Battalions. He was a superb Ranger and father. He will be missed. Will let you know when we get a date at Arlington.
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Re: LTC Walter Maxwell Sanders
by Lefty » July 23rd, 2012, 10:52 am
Damn! Walt Sanders was a class act and a good man to know.
RIP, sir, you paid your dues.
Drive on Rangers, we will meet at the rally point.........
RIP, sir, you paid your dues.
Drive on Rangers, we will meet at the rally point.........
RLTW
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Re: LTC Walter Maxwell Sanders
by Jim » July 27th, 2012, 6:58 am
A viewing will be held in the Ruck Funeral Home, 1050 York Road, Townen, MD, Saturday, 28 July 2012 from 12 Noon - 4 PM. Burial will take place in Arlington National Cemetery at a later time. As this information becomes available, you will be informed.
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LTC Walter Maxwell Sanders
by CharlieRanger1FFV » July 27th, 2012, 7:48 am
Rest in Peace, Ranger.
RLTW!!!
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Re: LTC Walter Maxwell Sanders
by Grifter » July 27th, 2012, 6:19 pm
Ranger Rest in Peace Sir...... May his family find Peace..
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Re: LTC Walter Maxwell Sanders
by Jim » July 29th, 2012, 10:26 am
Walt was a memberof the Ranger Hall of Fame:
https://www.benning.army.mil/infantry/r ... index.html
https://www.benning.army.mil/infantry/r ... index.html
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Re: LTC Walter Maxwell Sanders
by Lunch » July 29th, 2012, 11:01 am
Jim wrote:Walt was a memberof the Ranger Hall of Fame:
https://www.benning.army.mil/infantry/r ... index.html
An incredible leader, warrior, and Ranger. Thanks for the link, Jim.
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Re: LTC Walter Maxwell Sanders
by garyedolan » July 30th, 2012, 4:54 pm
Grip Hands -- a remarkable Ranger Warrior.
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