Frantz Haspil's Obituary
The life of Colonel Frantz Haspil serves as an ideal example of the embodiment of the American dream. A Haitian immigrant and naturalized American citizen, he joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. He served the Army with honor and distinction throughout a long and respectable career and continued to serve even after he had separated from active duty.
His calling was that of an educator. He dedicated much of his life to shaping the future leaders of this nation and its allies. Whether it was in the storied halls of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the various other Army schools, ROTC, or his dedication to JROTC, his role was that of a dedicated instructor. He fulfilled his duty to help produce not only the best leaders, but also ensured that his students had the opportunity to fulfill their maximum potential.
He loved to discuss history, languages, and writing. Fluent in French, Spanish, German, and English, He enjoyed translating various histories in to French and some back into English and he wrote, edited, and translated several treatises and biographies regarding Haitian history. He was an aspiring author and had recently completed several novels.
At home, he was an exceptional and loving father, cherished grandfather, and provider. Though it was sometimes difficult to balance the needs of the Army with those of Family. Frantz never faltered and was always there for his family. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty years; Liliane; his three children; Thierry, Dominique, and Michael; and his two granddaughters; Jordan and Jasmine.
To his JROTC students and all his students through the years, I want to emphasize how much every single one of you meant to him. He was always concerned about your well-being and making sure you were all okay. Please remember that he is in a better world watching over all of you from above, hoping that you stay safe and are doing well. He really loves all of you.
May he Rest In Peace.
In lieu of flowers, the family has created a memorial page in Frantz's honor with the Wounded Warrior Project. To donate please go to:
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