My wife and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of our friend, Tom Clancy. The Tom Clancy we were privileged to know was kind and thoughtful to others, a devoted father, passionate and deeply loyal to his Orioles and native Baltimore. He gave generously to medical research at Johns Hopkins, was a genuine American patriot and friend to all those who serve in our armed forces and their families, was an expert student of military history and especially tactical and strategic command decisions, and had a unique and gifted imagination and ability to tell a story all the world could enjoy.
I was honored to be able to know him as a friend and be invited to join with him in our book together, "Into the Storm." We and America will miss him. Our most sincere condolences and our thoughts and prayers to his family.
Fred Franks
The writer is a retired U.S. Army general.