Murph Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Wow, NOT the news I was expecting to hear. I am truely saddened by this loss we have all suffered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Winnington-Ball Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Charles King Sargent was a good friend to all of us and had an unsurpassed intellect and a great sense of humour. We first met at the Toronto I&I in 1999, and last in Norfolk this last September... except for being physically slower, he hadn't changed a bit. He was, in balance, a fine gentleman. I shall miss the old curmudgeon dearly. RIP, King... we shall all see you again some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T19 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 That sure as hell looks like a Panther to me...Sorry, fixed it, had tears in my eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel2 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 My condolences for his family. A great loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I was fortunate to meet King at the last I&I in Norfolk. Spent a little time with him at the fort. It was a pleasure to walk at King's pace and hear him talk. It was also a gift to see the friendship between King and Michael Eastes. While it was difficult for King Sargent to walk, now he can stride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swerve Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Requiescat in pace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Pellagio Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Just wow. Speechless. Wherever you are King, I hope your pain is over. I think of was how much of a part of what made TN great he was and how it will be without him. I always regretted how we missed eachother by a few days in the UK as well, were planning on catching up over a beer. I really pity Douglas Macarthur as well Wow, now i'm all misty eyed... Condolences to those who knew him on a much more personal level also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahawk Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 That is a very sad loss. I really enjoyed reading his posts and learned a lot from them. All the best to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber_Ghost Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 RIP King.I too am going to miss his posts here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Ducky Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 King and I only ever disagreed about one thing; could a Garand be re-loaded faster than a M-14. We were going to have a shoot-off some day - can we do do that in the next life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougRichards Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 King and I only ever disagreed about one thing; could a Garand be re-loaded faster than a M-14. We were going to have a shoot-off some day - can we do do that in the next life? If you accept what CS Lewis argues yes you can, but the again you won't have to do a shoot off, as you will both know the answer already. King knows the answer now for sure, he will tell you when you get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowe Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Never had the honor of meeting him in real life, but was fortunate to learn a thing or two from him online.His will be a light truly missed in this world. My condolences to his friends and family. Rest in peace, friend. C. Rowe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubberneck Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 RIP King. You were unique, which is what makes life special. I had no idea things had progressed to this point. I thought he was going to be released from the hospital in a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R011 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 This is sad news indeed. He'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitflegal Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I know he's had a rough time of it lately, so I hope he is at peace and in comfort (and telling more than a few historical generals off!). He will be a tremendous loss to many on the net as, while he could be opinionated, his opinions were extremely well researched and informative. I can say I learned a tremendous amount from the man and was a bit in awe of his encyclopedic knowledge of damned near everything that has happened for the past few millenia on a battlefield. If God is as kind and just as I believe He is, King is already watching Operation Market Garden in real time and discussing it with a few of the participants. Man, this really sucks. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE BRENNAN Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 That's very sad news. I learned a lot from King and I'll miss him. I'll say a prayer. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSJ Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Rest in peace, King. I always thought you were a fair person in your postings. You will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Damn I was hoping he would get better. Here is the man, as a member of the Sherman Lovers Club at CFB Borden at the Canadian I &I - King is in the Blue Jacket, back row, 3d from the left grey hair and shades leaning against the Sherman And this next picture of the SLC was taken when King noticed the Panther was on fire and we became firefighters King you are missed already.... as part of our Recce Party, I know you will have places waiting for us... Say Hello to McAurther, and Monty for usThanks Andrew, those pictures bring back memories, very good ones. I can't believe that that was more than 10 years ago, though when I look at how young and skinny I was, I CAN believe it. We're getting to be some old bastages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1a1mg Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I will always appreciate the kindness he showed towards me, especially when I wasn't worthy of it. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob B Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 This is very sad news. I will miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 King played the role of an opinionated codger and foil on this grate site for many years. The couple of times I met him, he confirmed that he was a genuine, warm, interesting, and interested gentleman. I wish him Godspeed and many interesting discussions on the other side. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) Only met him once a few years back at an I&I but took him as a man full of life & knowledge. He will be missed. RIP Edited April 12, 2010 by Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 There aren't many people on this site whose opinion I respected as much as his - both for the depth of his knowledge and the wise way he shared it. I will definitely miss him. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Sallows Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 King was a great contributor here in both historical and hypothetical discussions. The site will be a little less for his passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aevans Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 King, King...funny name for a guy that was such a prince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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