Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, who for many was the public face of the Gulf War, has passed away in Tampa, Fla., at the age of 78. He is being remembered on Twitter tonight as an American patriot and hero.
General Norman Schwarzkopf was an American Patriot, whose distinguished leadership and service for his country will be long remembered.
— Team Cantor (@TeamCantor) December 28, 2012
RIP General Norman Schwarzkopf – one of the great American heroes. We thank him for his service.
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) December 28, 2012
General Schwarzkopf was a great patriot. My family's thoughts and prayers are with his family.
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) December 28, 2012
General Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr. has died. Stormin' Norman – an American Patriot.
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) December 28, 2012
RIP Stormin' Norman Schwarzkopf.
— Jared Halpern (@JaredHalpern) December 28, 2012
General Swartzkopf was a great American hero. May God bless him for his service to America.
— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) December 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/imccanntx/status/284457232870039552
RIP Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf. Died today in Tamp, FL. A true hero whose commitment to our country should never be forgotten.
— David (@TwittinSports) December 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/HugeRedskinsFan/status/284456606173896707
"It doesn't take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle."
Norman Schwarzkopf
RIP— National Throws (@nationalthrows) December 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/mrglenn/status/284456243928629248
Gen. Colin Powell says in statement he'll miss his friend, Gen. 'Stormin Norman' Schwarzkopf, 'a great patriot and a great soldier.'
— Laura Rozen (@lrozen) December 28, 2012
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President George H.W. Bush, currently undergoing treatment in a hospital in Houston, issued the following statement.
Barbara and I mourn the loss of a true American patriot and one of the great military leaders of his generation. A distinguished member of that Long Gray Line hailing from West Point, General Norm Schwarzkopf, to me, epitomized the ‘duty, service, country’ creed that has defended our freedom and seen this great Nation through our most trying international crises. More than that, he was a good and decent man — and a dear friend. Barbara and I send our condolences to his wife Brenda and his wonderful family.
Favorite Schwarzkopf wisecrack: going to war without the French is like going hunting without an accordion.
— Jacob Weisberg (@jacobwe) December 28, 2012
Sad to hear of the passing of General Norman Schwarzkopf. A truly great American and a hero.
— Alan Danzis (@adanzis) December 28, 2012
Stormin' Norman Schwarzkopf, Vietnam Vet, master strategist of the 1992 Iraqi war, concerned with the safety of his men… Rest in Peace
— Matt McAllister (@Conlee) December 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/EricBandazewski/status/284459521487818752
RIP General, Retired Gen Norman Schwarzkopf has died in Tampa, Fla. A man who cared about his men more than himself at all times,Rare breed.
— RonCrossfaceFrazier (@crossfacewrestl) December 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/TannerVanEssen/status/284459360539787264
Join me in praying for General Norman Schwarzkopf's family at this time of loss. A great Patriot and a model warrior.
— Ryan Higgins (@RyanHigginsUS) December 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/scottinnj/status/284461162219835393
Our country has lost a great leader today. Rest In Peace General H. Norman Schwarzkopf…You've left an indelible mark on this nation
— Liz Kurantowicz (@mrskurantowicz) December 28, 2012
I had the honor of serving under Norman Schwarzkopf… I would have given my life to support his ideal & profound belief in way of life #RIP
— Verified EricLAA™ (@EricLAA) December 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/MartinArsenalFC/status/284459884567736320
My Oldest Son Served In The Gulf War Under Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf. A GREAT American Leader and Patriot. RIP Sir @GoldenEagle #USA
— GoldenEagle (@GoldenEagle) December 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/algnn2012/status/284462873986596864
One of the greatest briefs of all time. 1990-91 Gulf War briefing by General Norman Schwarzkopf. RIP. #fb http://t.co/UOPTwNTW
— David Cascio ? (@DavidMCascio) December 28, 2012
BREAKING: Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf's sister says he died of complications from pneumonia. -RD
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 28, 2012
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