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John K. Solomon
Company G-1
1 Oct1938- 30 Mar 2020
Place of Death: Fredericksburg, VA,
Interment:
Arlington National Cemetery
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is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our
classmate, John Solomon, on March 30, 2020, in Fredericksburg, VA, after a long,
valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease.
John is survived by his wife, Mary Jane; their daughter, Mary Anne (Molly) and
her husband Geoff Russell; their son, Christopher; their daughter, Mary
Katherine (Katy) and her husband, Spencer Jones; and their grandchildren,
Campbell Jones, Hayden Jones, and triplets, Jonathon,
Alexandra, and Madeleine Russell.
John Solomon's funeral mass will
be at 11 AM, Tuesday, 28 July at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9149 Elys Ford Rd,
Fredericksburg, VA 22407. Attendance at the church is limited to 100 people.
Face masks are recommended. St. Patrick's will video the funeral mass. I will
provide the link when available. Mary Jane will host an outdoor reception at
her home, 10907 Cedar Creek Drive, Spotsylvania, VA 22551-4687,
following the mass. Please let me know by reply email if you plan to attend.
Burial will be at Arlington
National Cemetery at 11 AM, Wednesday, 29 July. Attendance at the gravesite is
limited to 50 people. Those attending should meet at the designated
Administration Building parking lane at 10:15. Attendees must wear face
coverings and maintain social distance guidelines. Please let me know by reply
EMAIL if you plan to attend.
Further details can be found at https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Media/News
/Post/10863/Arlington-National-Cemetery-Implements-Military-Funeral-Honors-with-Modified-Escort-and-Increases-Funeral-Participation.
Please pay particular attention to the requirements for face coverings and ID
cards.
Out of an abundance of caution,
the family regrets that it has cancelled the reception following burial due to
the coronavirus pandemic.
Condolences may be sent to Mary Jane and her family at 10907 Cedar Creek Drive,
Spotsylvania, VA 22351.
Well done, John. Be thou at peace.
Remembrances:
Class Memorial Pages\G-1 John Solomon.pdf
In Memory
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John Solomon ('61) -
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Mail Address for Mary Jane Solomon: 10907 Cedar Creek Drive,
Spotsylvania, VA, 22551
John's obituary follows this previously posted information.
In the meantime, please enjoy some of the creative talents of my
good friend and Executive Producer Emeritus of the West Point Alumni
Glee Club, John Solomon: grandfather, father, husband, soldier,
author, composer, musician, friend and mentor.
 The picture is of John directing the WPAGC in rehearsal prior to
singing for a major event in 2015
During cadet days, John was part of the "Spirits," writing,
arranging and singing many of their songs. Here is a small example.
Music is an original recording. We apologize for the video quality.
Effects of time!
The Spirits (Click this for more)
In 2015 at the passing of Al Bornmann, USMA '67, John wrote the
following poem to honor Al's (and many others) service to our
country. His words are fully applicable to John and his life of
service.
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Rest in peace John. "Well Done!"
Colonel John K. Solomon, (Ret), 81, passed away at
his home in Central Virginia after a long battle with Parkinson’s
disease.
He was born at Ft. Bliss, Texas and raised in a military family.
Following graduations from high school in Paris, France, he entered
the Army Reserves. John attended the USMA Prep school and graduated
from West Point in 1961. He received his Master’s Degree in
Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. John attended the
US Arm Artillery & Missile School, the US Marine Corps Command and
Staff College, and the US Army War College.
John’s military assignments included: Corporal and Sergeant
Systems, Vicenza, Italy; 105 Howitzer Command, Fort Sill, Oklahoma;
Operations Officer, Americal Division; Artillery Direct Support 105mm
Howitzer Battalion, Republic of View Nam; Battalion Command Lance
Missile System, Crailsheim, Germany; Assistant Professor of
Mathematics; Regimental Tactical Officer, USMA; The Joint Staff; Ops
and Plans, SETAF, Vicenza, Italy; Department of Army Staff; The
Washington Liaison Office, The Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force.
Decorations include: The Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with
Oak Leaf Cluster, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious
Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal, National Defense
Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam
Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star, Vietnam Cross Unit Citation with
Palm, Parachutist Badge, Army Ranger Tab, Army General Staff Badge,
and Joint Chiefs Staff Badge.
Following his military career, John joined the Thomas Jefferson
High School for Science and Technology Faculty, Alexandria, where he
taught mathematics and directed the school’s Mentorship Program until
he retired in 2004.
In addition to his overall achievements, music and theater were his
hobbies. The family unit was always a primary focus in his thoughts.
Every day was a new adventure and educational experience whether
traveling off to a new destination or on an athletic field. Everyone
was taught to do their best, develop and appreciate all the God given
talents. Respect, admiration, counsel, and enthusiasm were always
present. Prayerfully, his shining example will be handed down to his
dynasty.
John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived
by his wife, Mary Jane; his son, Christopher, Winthrop, Washington;
his daughters, Mary Anne (Molly) Solomon, and Husband Geoffrey
Russell, Winter Park, Florida, and Mary Katherine (Kate), and husband
Spencer Jones, Longwood, Florida; five grandchildren, his brothers,
Colonel Wm. V. Solomon (USA Ret) Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and James H.
Solomon, Vienna, Virginia. John was preceded in death by his parents,
Brigadier General M.A. Solomon (USA Ret) and his wife Molly Solomon.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 28 at St.
Patrick Catholic Church, 9151 Elys Ford Road, Spotsylvania.
Interment will take place on Wednesday, July 29 in Arlington
National Cemetery.
The family requests that a random act of kindness be given to
someone of your choice in John’s memory.
“And when our work is done, Our course on earth is run, May it be
said, “Well done; Be thou at peace.”
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Obituaries:
John K. Solomon
October 1, 1938 ~ March 30, 2020 (age 81)
 Colonel John K. Solomon, (Ret), 81,
passed away at his home in Central Virginia after a long battle with
Parkinson’s disease.
He was born at Ft. Bliss, Texas and raised in a military
family. Following graduations from high school in Paris, France, he
entered the Army Reserves. John attended the USMA Prep school and
graduated from West Point in 1961. He received his Master’s Degree in
Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. John attended the US
Arm Artillery & Missile School, the US Marine Corps Command and Staff
College, and the US Army War College.
John’s military assignments included: Corporal and
Sergeant Systems, Vicenza, Italy; 105 Howitzer Command, Fort Sill,
Oklahoma; Operations Officer, Americal Division; Artillery Direct
Support 105mm Howitzer Battalion, Republic of View Nam; Battalion
Command Lance Missile System, Crailsheim, Germany; Assistant Professor
of Mathematics; Regimental Tactical Officer, USMA; The Joint Staff; Ops
and Plans, SETAF, Vicenza, Italy; Department of Army Staff; The
Washington Liaison Office, The Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force.
Decorations include: The Legion of Merit, Bronze Star
Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Defense Meritorious Service Medal,
Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal, National
Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster,
Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star, Vietnam Cross Unit Citation
with Palm, Parachutist Badge, Army Ranger Tab, Army General Staff Badge,
and Joint Chiefs Staff Badge.
Following his military career, John joined the Thomas
Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Faculty, Alexandria,
where he taught mathematics and directed the school’s Mentorship Program
until he retired in 2004.
In addition to his overall achievements, music and
theater were his hobbies. The family unit was always a primary focus in
his thoughts. Every day was a new adventure and educational experience
whether traveling off to a new destination or on an athletic field.
Everyone was taught to do their best, develop and appreciate all the God
given talents. Respect, admiration, counsel, and enthusiasm were always
present. Prayerfully, his shining example will be handed down to his
dynasty.
John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is
survived by his wife, Mary Jane; his son, Christopher, Winthrop,
Washington; his daughters, Mary Anne (Molly) Solomon, and Husband
Geoffrey Russell, Winter Park, Florida, and Mary Katherine (Kate), and
husband Spencer Jones, Longwood, Florida; five grandchildren, his
brothers, Colonel Wm. V. Solomon (USA Ret) Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and
James H. Solomon, Vienna, Virginia. John was preceded in death by his
parents, Brigadier General M.A. Solomon (USA Ret) and his wife Molly
Solomon.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July
28 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9151 Elys Ford Road, Spotsylvania.
Interment will take place on Wednesday, July 29 in
Arlington National Cemetery.
The family requests that a random act of kindness be
given to someone of your choice in John’s memory.
“And when our work is done, Our course on earth is run,
May it be said, “Well done; Be thou at peace.”
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