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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of MG (Ret) Lester Simpson who peacefully left this earth today, March 21, 2025 at approximately 5:30 pm.
He has been called to active duty in support of contingency operations overseas four times in his career, including Bosnia and Afghanistan, and earned the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and the Combat Action Badge and during combat operations in Afghanistan 2010-2011.
In 2014, he became the first African American commanding general of the 36th Infantry Division.
Concurrent with his very active National Guard career, Major General Simpson had a 33-year career with United Parcel Service (UPS) where he rose from part-time employee during his college years to Supervisor of Full Time Employees, Plano Delivery Center, Mesquite, Texas and served as Co-Chair of the Plano Center’s Comprehensive Health and Safety Committee. He retired from UPS in March of 2013
He retired from the National Guard in July 2017. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. friends and fellow Soldiers. We will post funeral arrangements once they become available. Rest in peace sir!
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ABOUT NGAT
The National Guard Association of Texas (NGAT) was founded in 1959 on the principle that it is important to have an organization speak out for the Texas National Guard and its members. Today, NGAT is a non-profit veterans organization of over 35,000 current, former, and retired Texas Military Forces members organized for the following purposes:
To promote and support adequate national security.
To foster and improve the Texas National Guard and the National Guard of the United States as a component of the Armed Forces of the United States.
To preserve and perpetuate the history and tradition of the Texas Military Forces.
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Our Mission
The National Guard Association of Texas seeks to provide the best services and benefits to promote, safeguard, and advance the interests of our members, communities, and partnerships.
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Our Vision
The National Guard Association of Texas shall be the premier military association for Texas.
Our Guiding Principles
* Be innovative, agile, and flexible, so that it can meet the expectations and diverse needs of our members.
* Create Strategic Alliances joint ventures through partnerships, to maximize the resources and opportunities available to our members.
* Embed continuous improvements in the planning and execution of our programs, activities and decision-making processes.
* Inspire individuals and communities for public benefit, and conduct activities with transparency, integrity and accountability.
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Support
Create programs and benefits for our members and families that improve their value of life.
Engage
Address issues that affect the quality of life for Texas Military Forces service members by engaging state and national constituents.
Responsibility
Put Texas Military Forces service members and families first, through open engagements and feedback to determine their needs.
Visionary
Plan for the future growth of NGAT by establishing long and near term goals to create a relevant and recognized Association.
Inspire
Promote the good works of the Association to inspire members to take an active role in NGAT through a sincere desire to serve on the Board or as a committee member.
Commitment
Invest our efforts and attention toward members of the Texas Military Forces and their families by making them our number one focus in everything we do.
Excellence
Maintain high standards and professionalism that strengthen the overall appeal and prestige of the Association both internally and externally.
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Condolences and prayers to his family, may you RIP Sir, you were a warrior and a friend, May God bless you
Prayers for his family. Rest easy, sir! He was one of the best!
Did not know him personally but was in his presence for a short stint as the Div Ops SGM. Thank you for your service and strides paving the way where it should have been!
Oh no! This makes sad! RIP MGr Simpson. I remember how excited I was when he became Arrowhead 6. One, for the accomplishment in its own right. Two, he is “Oldman Simpson” and a Jody of the Sam Houston Rifles from UT-Arlington. I used to watch VHS tapes of Oldman Simpson leading D&C. RIP Sir!
Praying for him and his family.
May he rest in peace and can praying for his family 🙏🙏🙏
Condolences to the family, loved ones, and those that served with him. RIP Sir. Thank you for your service.
Rest easy Sir….prayers for the family.
Great man, honor to have served with and for you Til Valhalla RIP Definition of a True Warrior
Rest in peace MG Simpson. I remember him and his cousin, MSG Bruce, in Fort Hood, TX at AT with TXARNG. Thank you for your service. My deepest condolences and sincere prayers to his family and friends.
RIP Sir. Thank you for the opportunity to serve with you.
Keeping his Family in our thoughts and prayers. In Spite of Hell!!
RIP good and faithful servant. You were such an inspiration to so many of us. Both working for you and around you. Thank you so much for your support and service. Special prayers for your family who shared you with us for so many years.
Praying for his family and friends.
Rest Easy Sir
R I P until we meet again, it was a great honor serving with you.
Rest in Peace Sir.. 🙏🙏🙏
He was a fellow graduate of UTA and its ROTC program. We would visit and catch up every year at the CCAC Hall of Honor ceremonies. He was a good friend and fellow soldier and will be missed.
May you RIP Sir. 🕊️
Condolences and prayers to the family. It was an honor to have served with you Sir. Rest in peace 🙏🏼
Goodbye, sir.
Rest in peace Sir.
In Spite of Hell!
R.I.P. sir
Rest now, Sir. It was an honor to serve with you.
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