Author Topic: CSM (Ret.) Basil L. Plumley 1912-2012 (Read 4715 times)

txradioguy · « **on:** October 10, 2012, 11:02:47 AM »

It is with a heavy heart that we report that CSM Basil Plumley passed away at 0400hrs this morning, 10 OCT 2012, after being diagnosed with Colon Cancer and moved to a Hospice a little over a week ago. CSM Plumley lost his first battle on this day, but i am sure he is now whipping Heavan in to shape, as his Soldiers meet him at the gates in formation.

CSM Plumley was the epitome of a Soldier and a Warrior. RIP CSM, you have done your time in Hell, now it is time for you to rest. Thanks to you for all you have done for this country and our freedom. Words can never express the gratitude we have for you and the selfless service you have given to this great country.

http://guardianofvalor.com/csm-basil-plumley-old-iron-jaw-loses-battle-with-cancer-at-92/

txradioguy · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2012, 11:03:33 AM »

Joe Galloway on CSM Plumley:

About then I felt a thump in my ribs and carefully turned my head to see what it was. What it was was a size 12 combat boot on the foot of Sgt. Maj. Basil L. Plumley, a bear of a man who hailed from West Virginia. He was a veteran's veteran. Had fought in World War II where he made all four combat parachute jumps of the 82nd Airborne Division---Sicily, Salerno, Normandy and Remagen, the Bridge Too Far. One combat jump in Korea with the 187th Regimental Combat Team. He was now working on his third war, his third award of the Combat Infantryman's Badge---an honor the Army accorded to no more than 270 individuals in total. A very impressive dude, he was and is. The sergeant major bent at the waist and shouted over the incredible din of battle----"You can't take no pictures laying down there on the ground, Sonny." I thought to myself he's right. I also thought fleetingly that we might all die here in this place---and if I am going to die I would just as soon take mine standing up beside a man like this. Like a fool, I got up. I followed the sergeant major over to the makeshift aid station where Doc Carrera and Sgt. Tommie Keeton were tending the wounded. Plumley hollered at them: Gentlemen, prepare to defend yourselves! As he pulled out his .45 pistol and jacked a round into the chamber.

Linda · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2012, 11:04:10 AM »

RIP Sir....

txradioguy · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2012, 11:14:30 AM »

Halfway down the trail to Hell,
In a shady meadow green
Are the Souls of all dead troopers camped,
Near a good old-time canteen.
And this eternal resting place
Is known as Fiddlers' Green.
Marching past, straight through to Hell
The Infantry are seen.
Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery and Marines,
For none but the shades of Cavalrymen
Dismount at Fiddlers' Green.
Though some go curving down the trail
To seek a warmer scene.
No trooper ever gets to Hell
Ere he's emptied his canteen.
And so rides back to drink again
With friends at Fiddlers' Green.
And so when man and horse go down
Beneath a saber keen,
Or in a roaring charge of fierce melee
You stop a bullet clean,
And the hostiles come to get your scalp,
Just empty your canteen,
And put your pistol to your head
And go to Fiddlers' Green.

Eupher · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2012, 11:21:23 AM »

Galloway needs a little reminder of history.

"A Bridge Too Far" was the bridge at Arnhem, Holland -- not Remagen, Germany.

RIP, CSM Plumley. Cancer was able to do what the enemy in three wars had tried - and failed - to do.

Gina · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2012, 11:30:21 AM »

RIP. I am very saddened at the loss of a true American. God love him.

RayRaytheSBS · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2012, 12:11:35 PM »

R.I.P. Sergeant Major, I am sure you did your final jump the same way you did all 5 others, shouting Geronimo and diving into the teeth of the 'enemy' . You still are the standard that all NCO'S aspire to, and I am sure you are unimpressed with St. Michael as you found out he only had one jump.

"H-Minus, All The Way!" You will be missed...

98ZJUSMC · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2012, 12:25:47 PM »

Quote from: txradioguy on October 10, 2012, 11:02:47 AM

It is with a heavy heart that we report that CSM Basil Plumley passed away at 0400hrs this morning, 10 OCT 2012, after being diagnosed with Colon Cancer and moved to a Hospice a little over a week ago. CSM Plumley lost his first battle on this day, but i am sure he is now whipping Heavan in to shape, as his Soldiers meet him at the gates in formation.

CSM Plumley was the epitome of a Soldier and a Warrior. RIP CSM, you have done your time in Hell, now it is time for you to rest. Thanks to you for all you have done for this country and our freedom. Words can never express the gratitude we have for you and the selfless service you have given to this great country.

http://guardianofvalor.com/csm-basil-plumley-old-iron-jaw-loses-battle-with-cancer-at-92/

RIP Warrior.

Let us carry on.

BlueStateSaint · « **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2012, 02:37:37 PM »

Quote from: txradioguy on October 10, 2012, 11:14:30 AM

Halfway down the trail to Hell,
In a shady meadow green
Are the Souls of all dead troopers camped,
Near a good old-time canteen.
And this eternal resting place
Is known as Fiddlers' Green.
Marching past, straight through to Hell
The Infantry are seen.
Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery and Marines,
For none but the shades of Cavalrymen
Dismount at Fiddlers' Green.
Though some go curving down the trail
To seek a warmer scene.
No trooper ever gets to Hell
Ere he's emptied his canteen.
And so rides back to drink again
With friends at Fiddlers' Green.
And so when man and horse go down
Beneath a saber keen,
Or in a roaring charge of fierce melee
You stop a bullet clean,
And the hostiles come to get your scalp,
Just empty your canteen,
And put your pistol to your head
And go to Fiddlers' Green.

One day, tx, we'll be hoisting one with CSM Plumley there.

RIP to a heluva soldier/cav trooper.

txradioguy · « **Reply #9 on:** October 10, 2012, 02:39:10 PM »

Quote from: BlueStateSaint on October 10, 2012, 02:37:37 PM

One day, tx, we'll be hoisting one with CSM Plumley there.

That we will. With Stetson's fixed firmly on our heads and spurs on our boots.

BlueStateSaint · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2012, 02:40:56 PM »

Quote from: txradioguy on October 10, 2012, 02:39:10 PM

That we will. With Stetson's fixed firmly on our heads and spurs on our boots.

And sabers at our sides.

Jasonw560 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2012, 05:12:43 PM »

RIP, Sergeant Major. Another hero lost.

Big Dog · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2012, 05:28:18 PM »

Quote from: txradioguy on October 10, 2012, 11:02:47 AM

It is with a heavy heart that we report that CSM Basil Plumley passed away at 0400hrs this morning, 10 OCT 2012, after being diagnosed with Colon Cancer and moved to a Hospice a little over a week ago. CSM Plumley lost his first battle on this day, but i am sure he is now whipping Heavan in to shape, as his Soldiers meet him at the gates in formation.

CSM Plumley was the epitome of a Soldier and a Warrior. RIP CSM, you have done your time in Hell, now it is time for you to rest. Thanks to you for all you have done for this country and our freedom. Words can never express the gratitude we have for you and the selfless service you have given to this great country.

http://guardianofvalor.com/csm-basil-plumley-old-iron-jaw-loses-battle-with-cancer-at-92/

Hooah.

Ptarmigan · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2012, 05:29:41 PM »

God Rest His Soul. Rest In Peace Basil L. Plumley.

docstew · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2012, 06:26:14 PM »

Quote from: txradioguy on October 10, 2012, 02:39:10 PM

That we will. With Stetson's fixed firmly on our heads and spurs on our boots.

You really think the good CSM drinks with LEGS??

*runs*

NHSparky · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2012, 06:41:13 PM »

God Speed, CSM Plumley.

Bad Dog · « **Reply #16 on:** October 11, 2012, 12:45:57 AM »

Garryowen.

He will be toasted tomorrow night at the "Bullwhip" (1/9 Cav,) reunion at Killeen TX.

txradioguy · « **Reply #17 on:** October 11, 2012, 01:31:27 AM »

Quote from: docstew on October 10, 2012, 06:26:14 PM

You really think the good CSM drinks with LEGS??

*runs*

LOL! No...but he certainly drinks with fellow members of the Order of the Golden Spur!

chrisbee80 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 11, 2012, 04:01:19 AM »

hillneck · « **Reply #19 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:30:18 AM »

RIP CSM Plumley, you are a hero in the eyes of many a paratrooper. You will be missed.

txradioguy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 11, 2012, 11:10:29 AM »

h/t powerpoint ranger

AllosaursRus · « **Reply #21 on:** October 11, 2012, 01:47:46 PM »

My FIL served in WWII with this guy! Him and my FIL both hailed from WV which is probably why I've even heard his name. Pop said he was the meanest SOB he'd ever met! I thought Pop was! He was 6'4 and had arms that hung down to his knees! If that man hit ya, it came all the way from his ancestors! Pop died about 10 years ago. He drove one o' them Ronson lighters for Patton.

I had no idea he was still around. Him and Pop died of the same cancer! Comes from workin' coal mines I think. That's what they were doin' until their country called them to Europe to kick Hitler's ass!

RIP my good man. Say hi to Pop for me, will ya?

Airwolf · « **Reply #22 on:** October 11, 2012, 05:47:08 PM »

Peope like him are the kind of person you wish a whole Army could be made of. Not that mosyt of our sevice men and women are not good people but if there were more like him the enemy would stay away from the gates least they die in some horrible manner and their souls wonder forever lost. RIP CSM Plumley You have surely earned it many many times over.

Dblhaul · « **Reply #23 on:** October 11, 2012, 08:08:35 PM »

RIP, Sergeant Major.

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Author Topic: CSM (Ret.) Basil L. Plumley 1912-2012 (Read 4715 times)