Col. Raymond H. Beaty, retired, June 5 1926 β March 3, 2008.
Raymond was born in Memphis, Tenn., and had a distinguished career of 36 years in the U.S. Army. He served in three wars, including two theaters in World War II. Raymond graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in military science and was also a graduate of the Army War College.
He was a courageous, hardworking and dedicated leader. Raymond held numerous command positions. He was platoon leader to battalion commander of the 72nd Tank Bn. Raymond was a squadron leader with the 16/5th The Queens Royal Lancers, and Commander of the 5th Training Brigade, Fort Knox, Ky. In Bangkok, Thailand, he was Deputy Commander JUSMAG/MACTHAI and interim Commander.
His medals included the Legion of Merit with three OLC, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Services Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with OLC, Purple Heart with OLC, Good Conduct Medal /Clasp, Humanitarian Service Medal with BSS, Philippine Liberation Medal with BSS, Army of the Occupation Medal with Japan and German Clasps, World War II Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal with three BSS, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with four BSS, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two BSS, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal with OLC, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal with four BSS, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Korean Wharang Distinguished Service Medal with Gold Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star and with Palm, Vietnam Staff Service Medal, Vietnam Civic Action Honor Medal, Vietnam Navy Service Medal, Parachute Badge and Combat Infantry Badge and more.
First and foremost, Raymond loved this country. He was an avid and skilled outdoorsman, could fix most anything and had diverse interests and knowledge from engineering and history to poetry and music. He enjoyed good conversation and had a great sense of humor. He was proud to be the Honorary Colonel of the 72nd Armor.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ellen M. Beaty; two daughters, Elaine Rae Parker and Cris Beaty; sister, Dorothy Ellis; and grandchildren, Brian and April Parker; son-in-law, Jerry Parker; and brother-in-law, Murray Ellis.
Please become aware of the rare and terrible disease Progressive Supranuclear Palsy with which he was recently diagnosed at the Mayo Clinic.
In his memory donations can be made to Cure PSP in lieu of flowers.
Befitting a Tanker, Raymond's Memorial service will be held at the Home of Armor, Fort Knox, on March 12, with full military honors. The eulogy will be presented by Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Lynch, retired.
Fiddler's Green is now home to the brave and bold Raymond H. Beaty.
Published in the Northwest Florida Daily News on 3/9/2008.
For Dad ~ Raymond Hugh Beaty ~ Welcome Home
Beyond a time and to a place I go
All cavalrymen know
It's Fiddlers' Green ~ as real as any dream
And to this place I go
Beyond myself and all I know
I'm shown this one is low
Now~ show me where the sailors sing
And cavalry ride
The full moon lights the rapid tide
And what has died is now alive
Tomorrow is another day
I'll hold my banner long
In the world where I belong
And when you call I trust I'll hear
From among the boldest and the best
My head upon a mossy breast
In Fiddlers'Green
With more peace than I've ever seen
And living is the dream
So Fly with the Thunderbeings true
When the starlight covers you
The hill and dell ~ fare thee well fare thee well
Rebirth again to walk upon this earth
From the Green a sweet song is heard
A bagpipe and the underword
Telling me just Fly like a bird
Where the mountains and the sea merge
(Flown into the tone tone tone
Welcome home welcome home)
An Eagle calls at dusk
I trust its' watchful eye
Will see me strong and true
Living life to the fullest
While you just rest your head
Upon the mossy breast
In Fiddlers' Green this morning
Cris Beaty
Raymond was born in Memphis, Tenn., and had a distinguished career of 36 years in the U.S. Army. He served in three wars, including two theaters in World War II. Raymond graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in military science and was also a graduate of the Army War College.
He was a courageous, hardworking and dedicated leader. Raymond held numerous command positions. He was platoon leader to battalion commander of the 72nd Tank Bn. Raymond was a squadron leader with the 16/5th The Queens Royal Lancers, and Commander of the 5th Training Brigade, Fort Knox, Ky. In Bangkok, Thailand, he was Deputy Commander JUSMAG/MACTHAI and interim Commander.
His medals included the Legion of Merit with three OLC, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Services Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with OLC, Purple Heart with OLC, Good Conduct Medal /Clasp, Humanitarian Service Medal with BSS, Philippine Liberation Medal with BSS, Army of the Occupation Medal with Japan and German Clasps, World War II Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal with three BSS, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with four BSS, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two BSS, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal with OLC, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal with four BSS, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Korean Wharang Distinguished Service Medal with Gold Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star and with Palm, Vietnam Staff Service Medal, Vietnam Civic Action Honor Medal, Vietnam Navy Service Medal, Parachute Badge and Combat Infantry Badge and more.
First and foremost, Raymond loved this country. He was an avid and skilled outdoorsman, could fix most anything and had diverse interests and knowledge from engineering and history to poetry and music. He enjoyed good conversation and had a great sense of humor. He was proud to be the Honorary Colonel of the 72nd Armor.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ellen M. Beaty; two daughters, Elaine Rae Parker and Cris Beaty; sister, Dorothy Ellis; and grandchildren, Brian and April Parker; son-in-law, Jerry Parker; and brother-in-law, Murray Ellis.
Please become aware of the rare and terrible disease Progressive Supranuclear Palsy with which he was recently diagnosed at the Mayo Clinic.
In his memory donations can be made to Cure PSP in lieu of flowers.
Befitting a Tanker, Raymond's Memorial service will be held at the Home of Armor, Fort Knox, on March 12, with full military honors. The eulogy will be presented by Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Lynch, retired.
Fiddler's Green is now home to the brave and bold Raymond H. Beaty.
Published in the Northwest Florida Daily News on 3/9/2008.
For Dad ~ Raymond Hugh Beaty ~ Welcome Home
Beyond a time and to a place I go
All cavalrymen know
It's Fiddlers' Green ~ as real as any dream
And to this place I go
Beyond myself and all I know
I'm shown this one is low
Now~ show me where the sailors sing
And cavalry ride
The full moon lights the rapid tide
And what has died is now alive
Tomorrow is another day
I'll hold my banner long
In the world where I belong
And when you call I trust I'll hear
From among the boldest and the best
My head upon a mossy breast
In Fiddlers'Green
With more peace than I've ever seen
And living is the dream
So Fly with the Thunderbeings true
When the starlight covers you
The hill and dell ~ fare thee well fare thee well
Rebirth again to walk upon this earth
From the Green a sweet song is heard
A bagpipe and the underword
Telling me just Fly like a bird
Where the mountains and the sea merge
(Flown into the tone tone tone
Welcome home welcome home)
An Eagle calls at dusk
I trust its' watchful eye
Will see me strong and true
Living life to the fullest
While you just rest your head
Upon the mossy breast
In Fiddlers' Green this morning
Cris Beaty
Col. Raymond H. Beaty, retired, June 5 1926 β March 3, 2008.
Raymond was born in Memphis, Tenn., and had a distinguished career of 36 years in the U.S. Army. He served in three wars, including two theaters in World War II. Raymond graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in military science and was also a graduate of the Army War College.
He was a courageous, hardworking and dedicated leader. Raymond held numerous command positions. He was platoon leader to battalion commander of the 72nd Tank Bn. Raymond was a squadron leader with the 16/5th The Queens Royal Lancers, and Commander of the 5th Training Brigade, Fort Knox, Ky. In Bangkok, Thailand, he was Deputy Commander JUSMAG/MACTHAI and interim Commander.
His medals included the Legion of Merit with three OLC, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Services Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with OLC, Purple Heart with OLC, Good Conduct Medal /Clasp, Humanitarian Service Medal with BSS, Philippine Liberation Medal with BSS, Army of the Occupation Medal with Japan and German Clasps, World War II Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal with three BSS, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with four BSS, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two BSS, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal with OLC, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal with four BSS, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Korean Wharang Distinguished Service Medal with Gold Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star and with Palm, Vietnam Staff Service Medal, Vietnam Civic Action Honor Medal, Vietnam Navy Service Medal, Parachute Badge and Combat Infantry Badge and more.
First and foremost, Raymond loved this country. He was an avid and skilled outdoorsman, could fix most anything and had diverse interests and knowledge from engineering and history to poetry and music. He enjoyed good conversation and had a great sense of humor. He was proud to be the Honorary Colonel of the 72nd Armor.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ellen M. Beaty; two daughters, Elaine Rae Parker and Cris Beaty; sister, Dorothy Ellis; and grandchildren, Brian and April Parker; son-in-law, Jerry Parker; and brother-in-law, Murray Ellis.
Please become aware of the rare and terrible disease Progressive Supranuclear Palsy with which he was recently diagnosed at the Mayo Clinic.
In his memory donations can be made to Cure PSP in lieu of flowers.
Befitting a Tanker, Raymond's Memorial service will be held at the Home of Armor, Fort Knox, on March 12, with full military honors. The eulogy will be presented by Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Lynch, retired.
Fiddler's Green is now home to the brave and bold Raymond H. Beaty.
Published in the Northwest Florida Daily News on 3/9/2008.
For Dad ~ Raymond Hugh Beaty ~ Welcome Home
Beyond a time and to a place I go
All cavalrymen know
It's Fiddlers' Green ~ as real as any dream
And to this place I go
Beyond myself and all I know
I'm shown this one is low
Now~ show me where the sailors sing
And cavalry ride
The full moon lights the rapid tide
And what has died is now alive
Tomorrow is another day
I'll hold my banner long
In the world where I belong
And when you call I trust I'll hear
From among the boldest and the best
My head upon a mossy breast
In Fiddlers'Green
With more peace than I've ever seen
And living is the dream
So Fly with the Thunderbeings true
When the starlight covers you
The hill and dell ~ fare thee well fare thee well
Rebirth again to walk upon this earth
From the Green a sweet song is heard
A bagpipe and the underword
Telling me just Fly like a bird
Where the mountains and the sea merge
(Flown into the tone tone tone
Welcome home welcome home)
An Eagle calls at dusk
I trust its' watchful eye
Will see me strong and true
Living life to the fullest
While you just rest your head
Upon the mossy breast
In Fiddlers' Green this morning
Cris Beaty
Raymond was born in Memphis, Tenn., and had a distinguished career of 36 years in the U.S. Army. He served in three wars, including two theaters in World War II. Raymond graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in military science and was also a graduate of the Army War College.
He was a courageous, hardworking and dedicated leader. Raymond held numerous command positions. He was platoon leader to battalion commander of the 72nd Tank Bn. Raymond was a squadron leader with the 16/5th The Queens Royal Lancers, and Commander of the 5th Training Brigade, Fort Knox, Ky. In Bangkok, Thailand, he was Deputy Commander JUSMAG/MACTHAI and interim Commander.
His medals included the Legion of Merit with three OLC, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Services Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with OLC, Purple Heart with OLC, Good Conduct Medal /Clasp, Humanitarian Service Medal with BSS, Philippine Liberation Medal with BSS, Army of the Occupation Medal with Japan and German Clasps, World War II Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal with three BSS, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with four BSS, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two BSS, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal with OLC, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal with four BSS, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Korean Wharang Distinguished Service Medal with Gold Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star and with Palm, Vietnam Staff Service Medal, Vietnam Civic Action Honor Medal, Vietnam Navy Service Medal, Parachute Badge and Combat Infantry Badge and more.
First and foremost, Raymond loved this country. He was an avid and skilled outdoorsman, could fix most anything and had diverse interests and knowledge from engineering and history to poetry and music. He enjoyed good conversation and had a great sense of humor. He was proud to be the Honorary Colonel of the 72nd Armor.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ellen M. Beaty; two daughters, Elaine Rae Parker and Cris Beaty; sister, Dorothy Ellis; and grandchildren, Brian and April Parker; son-in-law, Jerry Parker; and brother-in-law, Murray Ellis.
Please become aware of the rare and terrible disease Progressive Supranuclear Palsy with which he was recently diagnosed at the Mayo Clinic.
In his memory donations can be made to Cure PSP in lieu of flowers.
Befitting a Tanker, Raymond's Memorial service will be held at the Home of Armor, Fort Knox, on March 12, with full military honors. The eulogy will be presented by Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Lynch, retired.
Fiddler's Green is now home to the brave and bold Raymond H. Beaty.
Published in the Northwest Florida Daily News on 3/9/2008.
For Dad ~ Raymond Hugh Beaty ~ Welcome Home
Beyond a time and to a place I go
All cavalrymen know
It's Fiddlers' Green ~ as real as any dream
And to this place I go
Beyond myself and all I know
I'm shown this one is low
Now~ show me where the sailors sing
And cavalry ride
The full moon lights the rapid tide
And what has died is now alive
Tomorrow is another day
I'll hold my banner long
In the world where I belong
And when you call I trust I'll hear
From among the boldest and the best
My head upon a mossy breast
In Fiddlers'Green
With more peace than I've ever seen
And living is the dream
So Fly with the Thunderbeings true
When the starlight covers you
The hill and dell ~ fare thee well fare thee well
Rebirth again to walk upon this earth
From the Green a sweet song is heard
A bagpipe and the underword
Telling me just Fly like a bird
Where the mountains and the sea merge
(Flown into the tone tone tone
Welcome home welcome home)
An Eagle calls at dusk
I trust its' watchful eye
Will see me strong and true
Living life to the fullest
While you just rest your head
Upon the mossy breast
In Fiddlers' Green this morning
Cris Beaty
Inscription
US ARMY
Gravesite Details
WORLD WAR II, KOREA, VIETNAM
