George was born on March 5, 1952, to George W. and Florence Stevens in Springfield, Massachusetts. He passed away February 12, 2020 at his residence in Killeen, Texas. He was 67 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents.
George spent his whole life serving others and started by joining the United States Army on January 16, 1970. He served as a Combat Medic with the 25th Infantry Division and later as a Dustoff Flight Medi with the 101st Airborne Division. During his service in Vietnam, George was wounded by gunfire while performing a rescue of wounded American Soldiers. He did not let this traumatic injury stop his service to others, and after six months of recuperation at a hospital in Okinawa, Japan, George volunteered to serve an additional 18 months in the same Okinawan Hospital helping other wounded personnel. Some of George's other duty stations include: Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where he served as a medical instructor for eight years, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, two tours in Korea, two tours at Fort Hood, Texas, and service in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield. After a highly successful military career, George retired from the United States Army as a Master Sergeant on August 30, 1991. For his selfless service to our country, George received numerous commendations and awards such as the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Air Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Badge with Palm, National Defense Service Medal with One Service Star, Southwest Asia Service Medal with One Bronze Service Star, amongst others. George was a true American Patriot, but his service to help others was not yet complete.
After his military retirement, George applied and was hired with the Killeen Police Department on October 4, 1991. George started as a Patrol Officer, and worked tirelessly to move up to the rank of Sergeant and finally Lieutenant until his retirement on March 9, 2014. George served his community well and with great pride. He was also formally recognized by the Killeen Police Department many times, specifically when he saved the life of a two year old child who drowned on January 17, 2004, and on December 22, 1996, when he and other officers were able to apprehend an individual without incident who had cut his wrists and was still armed with razor blades in each hand. Additionally, George was instrumental in being the police department supervisor for the Region 6, Killeen Haz-Mat Team. George left a legacy of service to others.
George leaves behind his loving wife, Hee Soon, daughters Teresa and Joanna, his sons Moo Y. Jae and Moo J. Jae, four wonderful grandchildren, and his extended family from the United States Army and the Killeen Police Department.
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