Terry Lambacher served two tours in Viet Nam. He was a Special Force warrior the first time, a member of the U.S. State Department the next. He passed away a few days ago. His interview is available here. Simply hit the Shows button.
A soft spoken, highly intelligent, gracious and generous man, he was fluent in Vietnamese and a student of international history and politics.
Those who knew him will miss him.
#1 by Jon Deavers on May 22, 2010 - 11:50 AM
Our family will miss Terry terribly. Most go through a lifetime and never meet a man like him. Godspeed friend.
Jon, Martha, Rachel and The Boys
#2 by Art Serio on May 26, 2010 - 1:44 PM
Good bye to a great soldier and terrific friend. I know you are missed by all that passed your way. During my visit with Ambassador Joe Willson and Valerie, this last year, I asked if they met you during their service in Africa…I only said “..Lambacher around ’69..” and Ambassador Wilson said he never worked with you, but that you were a great soldier and respected by all. Yep, that’s the guy! My deepest condolences to your family. Art Serio
#3 by steve smith on May 27, 2010 - 11:49 AM
Terry, we mustered at Sunnybrook last friday for the grand finale. There was an aroma of fine cigars, and the propect of a great wine tasting after the event. We proceeded to the Blue Ribbon, the entire entourage, to pay tribute to a fallen hero. You and I entered the stream for a final experience. i saw a lrge brown trout observing us in respect.
#4 by steve smith on May 27, 2010 - 11:53 AM
it was a fitting tribute to a fine gentleman and friend. I’ll miss you, but we’ll join together again sometime for another great fishing day. Thanks for the memories. God Speed, steve
#5 by mace anne et francois on August 9, 2010 - 6:17 PM
We knew Terry and Christiane since 1979 when in Burundi.
We were close friends and sure will miss that loved gentleman.
Sinceres condoleances à Christiane
#6 by Rudy R. Griego on June 20, 2011 - 6:23 PM
Terry, it is only now that I find you are no longer with us….a sad discovery. We served in Mauritania, where I considered you a truly great colleague and friend. Our mutual experiences were worthy of a good book. I have a great deal of respect and admiration for everything you ever did. I will break open a bottle of fine wine, a good cigar, and will say au revoir.