The National Enquirer: “STORMIN’ NORMAN” SCHWARZKOPF DEAD

The National Enquirer

"STORMIN' NORMAN" SCHWARZKOPF DEAD Dec 28th 2012, 08:07 Retired <strong>GENERAL H. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF</strong>, who helmed the 1991 Persian Gulf War, died at age 78 in Tampa, Florida from pneumonia complications. Photo credit:  Time& Life/Getty Retired General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, best remembered for his role at the helm of the 1991 Persian Gulf War, died Thursday at 78 in Tampa, Florida from pneumonia complications. Tributes poured in from the political and military elite in memory of the four-star general, who was famously nicknamed "Stormin' Norman" for his fierce temper and strong leadership. President Obama called the military great "an American original" who "stood tall for the country and Army he loved." Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said in a statement: "The men and women of the Department of Defense join me in mourning the loss of General Norman Schwarzkopf, whose 35 years of service in uniform left an indelible imprint on the United States military and on the country. My thoughts and prayers are with the Schwarzkopf family in this time of sadness and grief." read more

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