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Thursday
15
June
Visitation
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Alfred Street Baptist Church
301 S Alfred Street
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Thursday
15
June
Funeral Service
11:30 am
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Alfred Street Baptist Church
301 S Alfred Street
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Wednesday
18
October
Final Resting Place
3:00 pm - 3:30 am
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Arlington National Cemetery
1 Memorial Drive
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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LTG Chambers was my VII Corps Commander at Kelly Barracks, Stuttgart West Germany (1982-1986??) I was a Captain in a Lieutenant Colonel's position, as the Deputy Operations Officers for the Corps Surgeon's Office. General Chambers would play basketball at the noonish hour with two of his security force and one other on his team. I knew the General to change the rules in the middle of game when his team was losing. LOL. Also, I had posted up on the General (me 6'4.5") when he was running to get his man with the ball. General Chambers ran into a WALL (me). Flop to ground he went with a few comments of, "man what you doing?". I helped him up, and we continued the game. Another thing, General Chambers, commented on, is "don't any of you say I kept you from getting back to work on time." while playing ball. I highly respected him, knew his medical issues, and his troop welfare concerns. Plus, we talked a little about his brother who was a general officer, as well. SLOW SALUTE......
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Kenneth K Brandon posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, October 15, 2020
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Play basketball with him at Kelly Barracks In Germany was there from 1983 to 1987, used to accompany his wife to NCO Club to play the Slot Machine, I remember when they arrived his wife came into the photo lab where I worked, I took her Passport photo, I had just come from the gym and she asked why was I sweaty, i told her I had been playing basketball, she replied that her husband liked to play, not knowing he was VII Corps commander, I replied tell him to come to the gym and I would school him. He had a good since of humor, he would guard me and when I would get by him he would pull my shorts down so I wouldn’t get far. Great family, met his son Paul. I will always cherish those memories.
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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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I was dual-hatted as the Commanding Officer (CO), A/8th Engineers (Combat) & 1st Brigade Engineer of the 1st Cavalry Division (1982-84) at Fort Hood, Texas, the latter encompassing some 350 square miles. The 1st Brigade CO was Col. (later Brig. Gen.) J.D. Collins (1983-85).
The 1st Cavalry Division Commanding General (CG) was Maj. Gen. (later Lt. Gen.) A.P. Chambers (1982-84).
All of the foregoing units were part of III Corps, whose CG was Lt. Gen. Walter F. Ulmer (1982-85).
My first memory of Lt. Gen. (then Maj. Gen.) Chambers was when I reported to him in his office at Fort Hood upon my assumption of command of A/8th Engineers (Combat). We had an interesting and encouraging exchange!
Another memory of Maj. Gen. Chambers was during REFORGER 83 (Return of Forces to Germany) when he greeted me and my jeep driver as we prepared to cross the Rhine River from Holland to (then West) Germany.
There are other memories of course. These, because Maj. Gen. Chambers was "not glued to his desk". He was instead a commanding general who was often out in the hinterland of Fort Hood during FTXs (Field Training Exercises).
The last time I talked with Lt. Gen. Chambers was while traveling in 1987 with my wife and daughter from Fort Hood to Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We stopped for gasoline at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, between Memphis, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia, the latter being where we would visit old friends.
There was a long line of cars at the PX (Post Exchange) self-service pumps. I got out of our Buick sedan and glanced down the line. Just by sheer coincidence, Lt. Gen. Chambers was standing outside his car wearing a short sleeve shirt and Bermuda shorts! I walked back to say hello. After exchanging salutes and a handshake, we spoke of our time in the 1st Cavalry Division. He was delighted to talk about those years.
By 1987, Lt. Gen. Chambers had relinquished command of VII Corps and was in his final command as CG, Third U.S. Army (dual hatted as Deputy CG, U.S. Army Forces Command) at Fort McPherson in Atlanta (East Point), Georgia. Lt. Gen. Chambers commanded VII Corps with its headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany (1985-87), and retired after relinquishing command of Third U.S. Army in 1989. Sadly, VII Corps was inactivated in 1992 after participating in Desert Shield/Storm (1990-91). Likewise, Fort McPherson as closed in 2011 after some 125 years.
VII Corps...Fort McPherson...just like old soldiers such as Lt. Gen. Chambers, they simply fade away. This, as Gen. of the Army Douglas MacArthur phrased it in his farewell speech to congress in 1951.
Goodbye then. I enjoyed serving with you o'er the rolling hills of east central Texas where Gen. John Bell Hood's "The Yellow Rose of Texas" is like "Hill Country", still a rousing cavalry marching song.
Essayons! Let Us Try!
D.H. Dale MBA CGSC LOM
Major, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Retired '76-'93)
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army Infantry ('63-'71)
Producer, GTTransGlobal™
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Roberto Peralta posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
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He was my general in 1986. Great man.
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Tom Paredes posted a condolence
Sunday, April 15, 2018
I served under Lt Gen Chambers in the 1970 at Ft Lewis Washington. Sorry to hear about his passing. He left an impression on me that will last all my life.
Condolences to the family.
Tom Paredes
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Robert David Maruska Sp4, Recon Plt, HHC1/509th posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family, and the extended family of Airborne Brotherhood. i served under him in the early 70's in Mainz at Lee Barracks. I didnt know him personally, except in passing; but never heard an ill word of him. I believe him to have been 'firm, but fair', and no one can ask more of their commander. You will be sorely missed, Sir.
All The Way, Airborne!
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roger esrep Posted Jul 29, 2020 at 4:52 PM
i was col chambers driver and aid in the 509th airborne in mainz germany he was well respected by his troops i have found memories of him rip sir and my senserist condolencies to his family
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Pamela Ellis lit a candle
Monday, October 9, 2017
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Pamela Ellis posted a condolence
Monday, October 9, 2017
My condolences to the family. LTG Chambers was the VII Corps Commander at Kelly Barracks in Germany, my first duty station.
He was a phenomenal leader. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. May God grant you strength and comfort in your time of grief.
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Beverly Hicks lit a candle
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
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Beverly Hicks posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
I would like to extend my condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family. I worked with Gen Chambers in Germany and it was a blessing to have him root for us in VII Corps. I wish I knew about his passing sooner; would have paid my respects in person. You are left with his spirit and memories. Be comforted in knowing you are surrounded by love.
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Thursday, August 31, 2017
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COL (R) Charlie & Carol Kent posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Dearest Rita and family, we were so saddened when we learned of the passing of General Chambers. He has meant so much to us and our family. You all have had a special place in our hearts. Our prayers will always be with you!
Sincerely, Charlie and Carol
Maitland, Fl
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Roberto Peralta posted a condolence
Monday, July 17, 2017
Rest in Peace General you was an amazing leader. Old Ironside First Armored Division.
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Brittany Jones posted a condolence
Thursday, June 29, 2017
I want to offer condolences on the death of your dear love one. I know that death is a lasting sting and hard for people to deal with, so I hope these words brings your family comfort during this time. In the near future, our loving father Jehovah offers hope to mankind that will permanently get rid of death for all mankind and resurrect all individuals who have fallen asleep in death onto a paradise earth. Please take the time to visit jw.org for more information. Hope this brings you comfort.
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Randall McGuire posted a condolence
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Best assignment I ever had was flying MTG Chambers at Kelley Barracks, Germany. Great soldier and a fine, humble man. I will miss you, Sir.
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Debra and Lucille Simms lit a candle
Friday, June 16, 2017
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May God Bless you and your family during this difficult time. We are going to miss Chambers.
Love you all,
Debra & Ceil
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BG Clara L. Adams-Ender posted a condolence
Thursday, June 15, 2017
To Ms. Rita and the Chambers Family:
My sincere condolences to you in your time of grief and bereavement. I can empathize with you, because I have already been there. I know that the military family will gather gather round as they always do in times like these and pay the highest tribute to an outstanding soldier who did so much for so many of us who were privileged to be mentored by him over the years.
Clara L. Adams-Ender
Brigadier General
US Army, Retired
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LaMnt Wells posted a condolence
Thursday, June 15, 2017
It is with deep sorrow I express my condolences to the Chambers family. General Chambers was my Boss and my mentor. He provided me guidance and support throughout my military career--for that I am eternally grateful. He was a great man--a pioneer. His legacy lives in all he mentored, took care of, and supported-- and there are many of us. I cannot thank him enough.
LaMont Wells
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COL (R) Rodney D. Edge posted a condolence
Thursday, June 15, 2017
My deepest condolences go out to the Chambers family. LTG (R) Chambers as an awesome man, an awesome leader, and a fantastic human being. He will be gladly missed. We are now at the time that we should celebrate his great life and deeds. He had a great sense of humor and did not take himself to seriously. Shortly he will be making the Lord laugh, knowling LTG (R) Chambers. This is a trait (laughter an humor) we all should strive to achieve. He will be missed. Now I say, so long to him as he enters the Chapter Invisable. Until be meet again on the other side. Peace Be With You, Always...
Rod. Edge
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Harry E. Reid, Jr posted a condolence
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Sorry for this familys lost. I remember when he come to Aunt Lo's funeral in Hampton. We enjoyed the time spent. Praying with you for peace...
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Vera Campbell lit a candle
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
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Please know that other care and are praying for you during this time of sadness. May God grant to your soul during this very difficult time.
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Tim Millar posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Met LTG Chambers at the 1st Cav reunion in D.C. 1982. It was my first reunion. At the banquet, Andy stood up and said that right after dinner he wanted to have his picture taken with all the Vietnam veterans. Not the lifers or career soldiers but those of us who had volunteered or were drafted. There were only seven of us there. Only one of us never made another reunion, but everyone else came for years. Two of us, me and Tom Hartin, went on to be President of the 1st Cav Division Association. MOH recipient John Baca was with us and came back many times. I believe that it was Andy Chambers' welcome that night that was the beginning of our Welcome Home from our war. I had a dream about being at a big reunion and running into Andy again. He was wearing one of his khaki safari jackets. Incredibly, that was the night before I learned of his death a week ago Monday. I regret I didn't meet him in Germany when my 105mm battery supported the 509th Abn. Rest In Peace, Sir!
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LTC Donald C Clark, USA (Ret) posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Condolences. Andy and I were great friends and close comerads from our challenges on the football field at Dunbar High school 1947-48 under Coach Jessie Chase to playing at Howard University 1949-52. We attended ROTC at Howard together and were commissioned 2d Lt in the Infantry of the U.S. Army. Andy was a great leader in all that he encountered. He was popular and a friend of many in school. A friend of all and a pace setter for all of his classmates. My condolences to his wife and family.
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Tahira Bell posted a condolence
Monday, June 12, 2017
Hello Family,
I send my deepest condolences to you all, as I know this is a tough time for all of our family and friends whom Uncle Andy had touched!
I pray you all find the comfort and strength you need to get through. Sending prayers, hugs and love!
Love,
Tahira, Henry and family
-To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord
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Colonel (R) Jerry Ferguson posted a condolence
Monday, June 12, 2017
Mrs. Chambers and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss of LTG (R) Chambers. It saddens me greatly that he has left us but know in my heart he is doing well with God. General Chambers was the preeminent leader of men and women in our Army setting the standard for all of us to strive. He was a mentor to countless others and me who had the distinct privileged to serve with and for him. From the basketball court to the field, General Chambers was the standard for kind, caring and compassionate leadership. Although I was a Soldier under his command, General Chambers was like a father to me. I will miss him, his counsel and his friendship. God bless you Mrs. Chambers, your family and most importantly, thank you for sharing this wonderful man, General Chambers, with all his Soldiers.
Jerry
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Mike Draper posted a condolence
Monday, June 12, 2017
RIP Geronimo!
He was my Battalion Commander in the 1st BN 509th Parachute Infantry.
My prayers and condolences to family and friends!
All the Way, Sir!
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Sheila Garner-Allen posted a condolence
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Your Father Will Always Be With You
May memories comfort you
"Time takes even the small and simple memories and turns them into gold."
Think of the joy he left behind-of his cheerful smile and laughter, think of his
kind words and deeds that will live forever after, think of all these wonderful
things, and even though he's gone, within your heart and memory, your father, Devoted Husband, Uncle Andy will live on.
I will always remember his kindness,
Sheila Garner-Allen
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Ron Schundt posted a condolence
Friday, June 9, 2017
I was the chair of the Faculty Advisory Committee for U of Maryland in Europe when Andy was Director here. The faculty much appreciated his support and willingness to listen to our concerns. He was responsible for several initiatives which improved faculty morale and conditions and often brought a new perspective to the U of Maryland program
I will be thinking of his family during what I know is a very difficult time
Ron Schlundt
(Landstuhl, Germany)
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LTC(Retired) Tracy Chavis posted a condolence
Friday, June 9, 2017
I served as a Platoon Leader under his command when he was the VII Corps Commander. I truly admired him, and I'm also his Frat Brother, Kappa Alpha Psi . I also remembered him as a cadet at Hampton University. The ROCKS came and spoke to us. Keep the faith, he's now in the presence of God.Ba6T8
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Dr. James Keith Johnson posted a condolence
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Mrs. Chambers, Kathy, Linda, Steve, David, and Bryant:
The passing of your husband and father causes both joy and sorrow in my heart and spirit. My heart is heavy because God called LTG Chambers home far too early for me to visit with him just one more time. I am joyful because I was able to spend quality time with LTG Chambers and all of you during my time on active duty in the Washington, DC area. I deeply enjoyed his company, his advice, his lessons learned, his guidance, and the fact that he made me a better officer, a better father, a better husband, and a better man because he shared himself with me. My wife Lisa and I would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Mrs. Chambers and the entire family during this difficult time. May the Lord God strengthen and keep each of you as only He can. We are available to assist if you desire or need anything.
Respectfully,
Keith & Lisa Johnson
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Cordell H. Hayes, Sr. posted a condolence
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Rest In Peace Andy! From one Bison to Anothher.
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Thursday, June 8, 2017
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Jerry Deaver posted a condolence
Thursday, June 8, 2017
General Chambers was one of the greatest military warriors and leaders who served in our military. He was personally a great role model and mentor of mine when I had the opportunity to work under him at University of Maryland University College in Europe. He will be missed but I know his spirit and legacy lives on. My prayers are withe the Chambers family.
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Dian (Selden) Brooks-Covington posted a condolence
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Dear Family
I want to send you my sincerest condolences on the passing of Andrew. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you peace and hope that with the passage of time and your loving memories of the husband, brother, father, grand and great grandfather you all knew, will ease as you are able to cherish the time shared with him during his precious time on earth.
Blessings to you all during this difficult time.
Love
Your cousin Dian (and my Son, Damon and his family)
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Ron Johnson posted a condolence
Thursday, June 8, 2017
RIP, sir. Your service and your example to hundreds will never be forgotten. I offer a prayer of strength to the family during this time of loss. I pray that all of you are inspired by the life that this SOLDIER lived and the difference that he made. May God be with you all.
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John Topper posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
A real gentleman for whom I was privileged to work. He left the Army a better organization than when he entered it and he will be missed.
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Teresa and David Hutchison posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Sending our thoughts, prayers and love for the entire family. We only had the pleasure of meeting Andy once but it was a time we will never forget.
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017
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So sorry for your loss!
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017
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Jeffrey Anderson posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Our Deepest sympathy go out to the Chambers family. I will be forever grateful for General Chambers opening up his home to a group of young cadets and imparting wisdom and life lessons. In addition I relish the examples he set as a loving supportive father, a doting husband and a man of character within the community. Although no words can ease the loss you bare, know that your family is in our prayers.
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Gilbert C Brown posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
I, and my late wife, have been close friends of Larry and Sarah Chambers while they lived in Chapel Hill, NC. We heard much of Larry's brother from them, and from seeing pictures of him in their home. I send my condolences on his passing with great respect of the life with with he was blessed in service and leadership achievements!.
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Da'Vaughnta Daughttry posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Ms. Linda (Mr. Bill), Andrew, Aaron and Chambers Family:
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I pray that the Lord will wrap his arms around each of you and give you comfort. General Chambers was a soldier. He was a true example of love, which is evident through his daughter Linda. I often heard Linda speak how an amazing man he was. The fact of him serving our country alone makes him amazing, making an enormous difference in the world and because of that he will never be forgotten.
May you too, like millions of us worldwide, look forward to the day when Jesus Christ calls all those from the memorial tombs to come out. At that time, all of the hurt that we experienced when we lost our loved ones will completely disappear and will be replaced with tears of joy. Again, please accept my sincere condolences.
Blessings and Courage,
Da’Vaughnta Daughtry
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