It is with a heavy heart that the Alamo Scouts Association lost one of its original Scouts on Monday, October 17th 2005.

Judge George S. “Tommy” Thompson, of Salisbury, MO., was a graduate of the first training class at the Alamo Scouts Training Center on Fergusson Island, New Guinea, and led nine successful missions. Tommy served 19 months as a team leader—longer than any other Alamo Scout.

As a soldier, “Tommy” was admired for his natural leadership ability, coolness under pressure, and an innate ability to have fun--one which he exercised at every opportunity.

As a judge and advocate of youth literacy programs, his sense of justice, optimism, and hope for the future were testaments to the kind of man he was.

But it was as a husband, father, grandfather, and friend that he will be remembered most. Tommy’s baritone voice, nimble mind, self-effacing wit, and personal warmth were hallmarks of a man we all wish we could be like in some small way. He will not be forgotten. Our deepest condolences to his family.

by: Lance Zedric - Alamo Scouts Association

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George S. "Dick" Thompson, 86, of Salisbury, died Monday, October 17, 2005 at his residence. He was born June 17, 1919 in Bevier, Missouri the son of George S. and Amelia Monique (Kealey) Thompson. George married Helen Jones and she survives of the home. He was a graduate of Central College in Fayette and he received his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis. George was a team leader for the Alamo Scouts during WWII, servicing as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific. He was awarded two Silver stars and two Bronze stars. Following the war George went into practice as a private attorney, he served as prosecuting attorney for Chariton County, attorney for the City of Salisbury for many years, served as associate circuit judge for Chariton County for over 18 years. He was a charter member of the board of directors for the Imgram Trust Fund. Survivors include his wife of the home, one son and daughter-in-law; Michael and Sally Thompson of Parkville, Mo; two daughters and sonsin-law; Monique and Jim Sheldon of Lake Forest, Ks. and Megan and Tim Williams of Overland Park, Ks. five grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Hallie Jean Thompson. Memorial services will be held Friday, October 21, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury. In lieu of flowers family suggest memorials to the Imgram Trust Fund. (Arr: Summerville Funeral Home 660388-5800)

Published in the Kansas City Star on 10/20/2005.