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Cary Yamamoto lit a candle
Sunday, August 2, 2020
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Sorry to hear of Ted's passing. My thoughts are with Sue and the family. So sorry we can't reach out and be together during this time.
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Pete Chambers posted a condolence
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Sue,
Please accept and express my condolences to you and your family on your loss. As I was able to attend remotely the expression of love was felt by all.
May his memory be eternal.
Pete Chambers
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Jimmy Muir posted a condolence
Saturday, June 20, 2020
I was in the West Point class of 1964, one year behind Ted. In the Plebe system, the upper class men (Ted) would give the Plebes a hard time. Because Ted knew I was from Hawaii, he paid special attention to me, But, he was the first upperclassman I did not know who recognized me.
After his first assignment in Korea, we both were assigned to Ft Campbell where we became close friends. When I was assigned to Hawaii, I stayed with Ted and Sue until my family arrived. After retirement, we stayed in contact.
Ted was a special friend and we all will miss him.
Aloha,
Jimmy Muir
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Judie Silvasy posted a condolence
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Thank you for streaming the funeral ceremony today. With so many unable to attend it made us feel like we were with you. Sue, you were amazing. Ted was one of a kind and I am so happy I got to really know him later in his life. I spent such a long time visiting with Ted at Kaye Surprise Birthday Party. I feel we know you Sue and your entire family through Mike and Kaye and Pat Moore.
He faced ALS like no one I have ever known. That handsome smile never stopped.
Much love to the entire Yamashita family. Ted was a real example of the Class of 1963....Quality.
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Alan & Florence Salisbury posted a condolence
Saturday, June 20, 2020
We were so pleased to be able to watch the sharing of memories of Ted, in that circumstances made it inadvisable to be there in person. Sue, we want you to know that our hearts go out to you and your children.
West Point produces thousands of terrific soldiers and leaders. Ted Yamashita was one of the precious few who can be called great leaders. I did not know Ted at the time of his deployments to Vietnam, having first met him as a senior officer in my command (ISEC) at Fort Belvoir. As he distinguished himself in combat in his early career, he distinguished himself in our organization as a "go to" guy who could always be counted on to get the hard jobs done, and done well. This picture of Ted (including his radiant smile) stayed with me after I retired in late 1987, and I was thrilled and honored that when I asked him to join me in post retirement assignments, he answered the call once (or twice) again. We became good friends, and even running mates (I probably slowed him down), sharing in the dedication to staying in good shape and making running a daily priority.
He was dealt a tough hand to play in recent years. I am not at all surprised that he handled it all with grace, dignity and humility. I am proud to have known him, to have served with him, and to call him my friend.
Be thou at peace, Ted. Well Done!
Sue, Florence and I are here for you if you need anything.
Alan & Florence Salisbury
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Jerry Nakashima posted a condolence
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Ted and I were USMA classmates, lifetime friends, intimate confidants, and tight brothers. The latter relationship, not by birth, but none the less deeply ingrained/nutured over our time together and apart thru the years. I still remember meeting Ted and his Uncle/Aunt(Col Bill/Mae Yamaki - DC residents) in the Thayer Hotel on Jul 6, 1959, the day before we entered the sally port to South Area to begin our time at USMA. We ended up in different 'beast' companies and, on acceptance day, he went to I2, and I, to G2. We didn't have much contact thru the next four years, but often would run into one another or were mistaken for one another. After graduation, being commissioned infantry, we met up at Ft. Benning. Ted was my jump school/ranger buddy upon graduation after IOBC. He went on to Korea for his 1st tour. We caught up with each other at Ft Campbell in Jun 65, just before I deployed with the 1st Bde, 101st to Vietnam. In Jun 68, Ted was my best man when I married Sachiko Tatsumi. After our 2nd tours in RVN, we hooked back up together for the Advanced Course at Ft Benning. Thenafter, we really didn't have much contact with each other as our career paths took in different directions. Didn't see much of him until after his retirement. But, somehow, mostly thru his Aunt/Uncle in DC, we kept in touch over the years. In retirement, we were afforded the opportunity to reconnect and really enjoy each other's company. We shared a bond that made us more than classmates/friends. He was my brother, who I wished I could has emulated both personally and career wise. I'll miss him greatly! I cannot say goodbye to him, for even in death, I'll keep him with me – forever.
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Graff/Inouye family uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, June 20, 2020
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Photo from AUG 2012 at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth for my retirement. Ted was always supportive, reflective, and ready for a good discussion on anything! He bravely faced everything life threw at him head on.
Lots of virtual hugs to Sue, Tim, Kendra, John, Layla, and Kate. Wish they could be in person (air) hugs.
Love from Mike, Lisa, Richard, Elizabeth
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Beth Harrison uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, June 20, 2020
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Scott Keener lit a candle
Saturday, June 20, 2020
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Jay McClatchey posted a condolence
Friday, June 19, 2020
I know you and Dick Matteson will laugh together remembering the good times with Martial Arts. Your smile will be forever with us. "May it be said 'Well Done'"
Jay McClatchey
USMA '63
David Eckert posted a condolence
Friday, June 19, 2020
On behalf of the Eckert Family, we send our deepest condolences and prayers to Ted’s family and friends. He was a classmate at West Point of my Dads, Richard Eckert. From the stories I have heard of Ted, like many of his classmates, he was ‘Quality’ and soon will not be forgotten. May it be said, “Well Done, Be Thou at Peace”.
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George Scherrer posted a condolence
Friday, June 19, 2020
Ted always had a smile. Whenever he walked into the room the atmosphere improved.
Rest in peace classmate! May God hold you in the hollow of his hand!!
George Scherrer
Company L-1, USMA 1963
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joanguchi@gmail.com lit a candle
Friday, June 19, 2020
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I have a lot of fond memories of cousin Ted. He was always nice, generous and welcomed our family when we visited him and his family in VA. He and his wife, Sue, would take us on great site seeing tours every time we visited them. Our families would often go camping together in the Idaho mountains, to go fishing. I remember one time when Ted was fishing, his son,John, who was around 5 or 6, and I who was around 15, were by the shore near him bending over the water,trying to catch tadpoles. Ted turned to us and said "Be careful. If you two fall in, I am not jumping in to save you" Ha Ha. I'll always remember that. He was so much fun to be around.
He was a courageous man even to the end. A very good man.
I am grateful that my mom, Ted's Aunt Marty, set Ted & Sue up on a date when he came to visit us in Chicago, while serving in the Army. Who would have thought that after only 1 or 2 dates, they would be happily married for 55 years, have 3 great children, and
4 precious grand children. It is amazing how things worked out.
Joanie
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Dr. Gordon Arbogast uploaded photo(s)
Friday, June 19, 2020
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In 1964 Ted and I flew together to our first assignments in Korea. On our way over we stopped in Japan for a layover at Kashine Barracks. We watched the Cassius Clay - Sonny Liston fight there. Then Ted called a relative (I believe his Uncle) who lived in Tokyo. The relative took us to Tokyo and gave us the grand tour i.e. the Ginza, saw a Kabuki theater play etc.Ted was a great classmate. It was unfortunate that our paths never crossed again.
May he rest in peace.
Gordon W. Arbogast
Class of 1963
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Linda Kawaguchi posted a condolence
Friday, June 19, 2020
I didn’t get to spend much time with him since he was the oldest of the Yamamoto cousins and I am the youngest, but always enjoyed seeing him. My mom introduced him to Susie when he came to Chicago. Susie is a Walsh, who were some of our closest family friends. I am so sorry for your loss, but glad he was with his family.
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C. O. Rolfe, Jr. posted a condolence
Friday, June 19, 2020
Ted was a credit to our class. My heartfelt condolences to his family and all who knew and loved him. I will remember him always as a classmate, friend and genuinely good person. May he rest in peace. Buz Rolfe
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Michael M Jenks posted a condolence
Friday, June 19, 2020
We have lost one of our really, really good guys. Rest in peace my friend.
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Julie Yamamoto lit a candle
Friday, June 19, 2020
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Julie Yamamoto posted a condolence
Friday, June 19, 2020
Many memories of Ted, but one that stands out was when he visited his Idaho family sporting two long, wooden walking sticks. He was determined to see the people and places he wanted to see, to spend his time on his terms, and nothing, not even ALS, was going to get in his way. His determination was intimidating to me as a child, but it gave way to absolute admiration. Ted was a walking, talking example of positivity, self-efficacy, and perseverance. I love the picture of Ted smiling and genuinely happy. He deserved every good thing he received in this life, especially his wife and children. Sending love to Sue, Tim, John, Kate, and their families.
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Anita Nolan lit a candle
Friday, June 19, 2020
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Dear Sue and family,
Ted was such a gentle, loving soul, yet he commanded so much respect and admiration from his Vietnam troops - including, of course, my husband, John. We couldn't believe how well he coped with his ALS - living life to the fullest every day. I can still picture John and him at the sporting clays shooting range near your house. At the time, he was unable to walk without assistance, yet he used that special contraption of his to prop him up as he shot down the clay pigeons one after the other! I can also picture the time he let each member of our Vietnam Vets reunion group try out his new-fangled "walking" machine on the beach and how we each took turns walking around in circles with it. He truly delighted in every new-fangled contraption and had such a positive attitude! We will miss him dearly.
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Chris and Arlene Yamamoto lit a candle
Friday, June 19, 2020
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The family of Ted Kazuo Yamashita uploaded a photo
Thursday, June 18, 2020
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