Learn About The Life Of Colin Luther Powell In Memoriam - And Never Forgotten

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Colin Luther Powell (1937-2021) In Memoriam, Never Forgotten

Four-Star General Colin Powell Photo Credit. Courtesy Wikipedia

Colin Powell, The Steps of a Good Man by
Vietnam Veteran, Dr. Charles L. Singleton

Colin Luther Powell was born in New York City's Harlem and raised in the South Bronx by his parents Maud Ariel 'née McKoy' and Luther Theophilus Powell (Jamaican immigrants) of both African and Scottish parentage. Scholastically and collegiately Powell attended and graduated from Morris High School (1954) and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the City College of New York.

He subsequently attained a Master's in Business Administration (MBA degree), from George Washington University in 1971.  Powell also was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Public Service in 1990. (Sources Wikipedia and Media Sources)

Accolades, Accolades, to a loving and caring family man, and four-star general.  General Powell's extraordinary earthly legacy and accomplishments, just to mention a few: an accomplished "C" student; a distinguished and decorated United States of America military serviceman (Army) of 35 years.

His military service spans: 1958-1993.  His involvement includes the Vietnam War 1955-1975, and the Invasion of Panama, "Operation Just Cause," 1989-1990.  It also includes the Gulf War,1991. He was an American diplomat, a level-headed politician, and later the 65th United States Secretary of State (2001-2005).