It is with heavy hearts that we remember our dear friend (family to us) MSGT Willie Brown, Jr. (Ret).  As young army officer's, just married and assigned to Fort Huachuca Raymond W. Bliss Army Hospital, Circa 1973,  MSGT Brown and his dear wife Nan opened their home in Tucson to us, so that we would have a place to come to when we needed to get away from our base, 70 miles away.  MSGT Brown and Nan had retired from the army and Ft. Huachuca in 1972 and moved to Tucson.  During our three years in Arizona they, and their son (Anthony -now also a retired army MSGT), became family.  During the course of our own army careers we remained close and in touch with the family, no matter our assignment visiting often, even into retirement.
MSGT Brown was an inspiration for us as young officers an always encouraged and supported us.  Over the years we learned more about his experiences and service to the nation.  He never talked much about details of his service, but was always willing to hear our points of view on service issues and concerns and  offer sage advice.   One of the most impressive things we learned about MSGT Brown was revealed during one of our periodic visits to "lay eyes" on our elders  in Tucson.   It was around his 94th or 95th year.  We learned after all of those years, encompassing his career, ours and his son's,  that this man was an American military hero, a three time Bronze Medal Recipient (WWII, Korea and Vietnam).  
MSGT Brown was a skilled individual in many areas.  He used his military experience and benefits to become a successful Tucson area business man who served the community for many years.  He was proud, but not too proud, thus even today many people whom he served, or those who knew him personally, knew what we learned after all those years.   He was also a very generous person, always willing to lend a helping hand.  
We will miss our friend, but we will always have fond memories of our times with him and his family.
God Bless MSGT Brown.

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Willie Brown Jr.

November 17, 1921 – January 15, 2019

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