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Born and raised in Manchester, NH, <em>Thomas Patrick McGrevey</em> attended St. Joseph Grammar and High Schools where he excelled in sports. His last two years of high school significantly shaped much of his future, for it was during that period that he became interested in attend­ing West Point. It was then that he also de­veloped interest in the lass next door, who shared his interest in tennis. Following high school graduation, Tom enrolled at Stanton Military Academy in Cornwall, NY, while seeking an appointment to West Point. Successful in his first attempt, Tom entered in July 1951 on an appointment from New Hampshire Senator Styles Bridges.</p>
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Experiencing no difficulty with academ­ics, Tom played on the baseball and hockey corps squads for several semesters, played in­tramural football, and was an active member of the French, golf, and ski clubs. Throughout his cadet years he squired Patricia Gibson, his former neighbor, on her frequent visits to West Point. Always friendly and helpful with classmates, he followed the maxim, “cooper­ate and graduate.” Upon graduation, Tom was commissioned in the Field Artillery. Two days later, he and Pat were married. By the end of 1956, Tom had completed the basic artillery officer course, was a battery com­mander in the 3rd Infantry Division Artillery at Ft. Benning, GA, and the proud father of Thomas P. McGrevey, Jr.</p>
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After completion of the advanced course, the family was off to Germany, where Tom commanded a battery in the 5th Missile Bn. A daughter, Meredith Leah, was born during this tour, which was shortened by a compassionate reassignment when Tom’s father became terminally ill. Tom became sufficiently interested in Military Intelligence to request a transfer, a career change that suited his talents very well. After branch training, Tom was given an assignment to the Thai Army Security Center in Bangkok. As a security advisor to the Thais, he found an enjoyable and effective niche. A follow-on assignment as Regional Military Intelligence Commander in Boston was curtailed in less than a year when Tom was recalled to JUSMAG Thailand, by request, to serve as senior intelligence advisor. Tom improved U.S./Thai cooperative intelligence culminat­ing in the first bilateral intelligence treaty in support of Southeast Asian operations, espe­cially the escalating conflict in Viet Nam.</p>
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In addition to enjoying a great tour for the family, he was able to devote time to teaching his advisees how to play golf. In 1969, Tom served a tour in Viet Nam directing SEAL Teams and Special Operations Groups as Chief of Operations of the Phoenix Program, earning his second Legion of Merit. During the early 1970s, Tom served on the intelli­gence staff at the Pentagon. With a desire to initiate a second career and spend more time with his family, Tom retired from the Army in 1975. Having one child in college and the other soon to enter, he acquired a position as deputy director of the New Hampshire Crime Commission and enrolled as a gradu­ate student in New Hampshire College. Within two years, Tom had earned an MBA degree. In 1978, being one of the first gradu­ates of this new program, he immediately was accepted as an adjunct professor to teach courses in small business development and entrepreneurship. Tom again demonstrated his remarkable ability to adapt to a new work environment and plunged headlong into his work, inspiring his students and helping many to start their own businesses. In the College’s Small Business Institute, Tom took the lead in establishing a High-Tech Business Incubator in downtown Manchester. It was through his efforts that the brightest gradu­ate students were assigned to work with struggling small businesses and steer them to profitability. Upon becoming a full-time fac­ulty member, Tom continued teaching while serving as Assistant Dean of the Graduate School of Business. In this latter position, he was a valuable contributor to the continued growth of the Graduate School as enroll­ments increased at the main campus and six satellite centers. Life in academe was obvi­ously a labor of love for Tom, but he still had time for his family and golf, boating, and horses. He also organized and ran his own business consulting and advertising agency.</p>
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Each fall, Tom and Pat motored to West Point for the home football games and took their children to the Army-Navy games. Throughout his academic and business ca­reer, Tom served on the Service Academy Advisory Boards for New Hampshire Senators Gordon Humphrey and Bob Smith. With his unique background for this assignment, being both a West Point gradu­ate and a respected educator, Tom provided sound recommendations concerning candi­dates and earned their highest regard.</p>
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Life was good, and Tom continued to en­joy adjunct teaching. When son Tom, Jr., re­turned to Manchester and became affiliated with the University, father and son worked together teaching classes that Tom had devel­oped. In June 2004, after he had developed a severe headache, a cat scan revealed a very serious brain tumor. Eight months later, de­spite surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, Tom was called to his heavenly goal. Just two days before the cat scan, he had taught his last class. He lived a very active life, dedicated to God, family, and country. His work as a soldier, teacher, and businessman impacted positively upon the lives of many people and reflected highly upon his West Point train­ing and character. Tom is deeply missed by Pat, son Tom, Jr., daughter Meredith, and four grandchildren: Collin (sophomore at Emerson College), Caitlin (sophomore at Cazenovia College), Megan (1LT, MSC) and Tom III (2LT USAF).</p>
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<em>—Family and classmate Dan Ludwig</em></p>