Norwich Mourns the Loss of General Alfred M. Gray, Jr., USMC (Ret.) H'88
Norwich University is deeply saddened by the death of General Alfred M. Gray, Jr., USMC (Ret.) H'88.
Norwich University is deeply saddened by the death of General Alfred M. Gray, Jr., USMC (Ret.) H'88.
General Alfred M. Gray, 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps, a true leader, longtime trustee, friend, and 1988 honorary degree recipient of Norwich University, died March 20, 2024 in Alexandria, Virginia, after a brief stay in hospice care. On March 22, Norwich honored General Gray by flying our National Ensign at half-staff.
He served on the Board of Trustees from 1994 - 2009. He also served on the NUARI Board from 2009-2023. Al was a One-Star General member of the Partridge Society and 1819 Circle.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 7, 1400 - 1600 and 1800 - 2000 at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St., Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery will be scheduled at a later date. A full obituary and online guestbook can be viewed at www.legacy.com.
The Norwich community's thoughts are with Alfred's family and friends. To read more about General Gray’s legacy with NUARI, visit https://nuari.org/news/in-memoriam-general-al-gray-a-champion-for-nuari-and-cybersecurity-education
To read more about General Gray’s accomplishments, visit https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/3720707/marines-mourn-the-loss-of-corps-legend-and-29th-commandant-general-alfred-gray/
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