George, I have have known you longer than anyone in my life other than my family members. I still cannot believe that you are gone. I have fond memories of us as cadets together at Hill 88 in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. I will never forget your warm hugs and the ease with which you could say “I love you” without any awkwardness. I love you my brother and I will deeply miss…
Col Ishikata was my flight commander at the 1979 Vandenberg AFB summer encampment. I will always remember him as he taught me integrity and honor. Rest in Peace C/Lt Ishikata.
So fortunate to have grown up with George in my life.
From 2012 to 2014, I served with COL George Ishikata at the Pentagon as part of the SECDEF Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Task Force. The ISR TF was part of the Undersecretary of Defense- Intelligence (USD-I). The ISR TF Director was Army Lieutenant General Ray Palumbo. George played a key role in delivering ISR capabilities to US Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) during the critical surge period in Afghanistan. George made several trips to Afghanistan, to include…
