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Keith Schafferius, Australia……….. It is extremely sad to become
aware of the passing of Raymond (Ray) PENDLETON. Ray and I had
regular communication over many years (possibly as many as 40 yrs)
since I first met and got to know him.

I really missed his communication over the past couple of years. It was
at our conference in Chicago when I asked several members about
Ray’s wellbeing and deteriorating health.

Ray was a great mentor and I often made contact with him for advice
on some of my more delicate and dangerous missions. He was always
interested in my period in the Royal Australian Air Force

R.A.A.F. and many of the secret missions I was tasked with and how I
infiltrated places and situations where most feared to tread.

Ray R.I.P., I will see you there soon.

Dr. Odile Schwarz-Herion, Germany…….I still cannot believe that
our colleague, fellow member, and WAD President Emeritus Raymond
Alden Pendleton has gone. Even though he reached a rather proud age,
he still passed much too early.

Raymond A. Pendleton lived a life defined by integrity, intellect, and But beyond his professional accomplishments,
service. A proud graduate of the United States Military Academy Ray was remembered most for his character. He
at West Point (West Point Class of 1962), he carried with him the was an intellectual, always curious and thoughtful,
Academy’s timeless values of Duty, Honor, Country into every chapter every ounce a gentleman, treating everyone with
of his journey. As retired Army Colonel, Special Forces (Green respect and dignity, a man of integrity, living by strong
Berets) combat veteran, and Former Inspector General, Ray built a values and principles as well as warm-hearted and
distinguished career as professional investigator, leading Raymond A. humorous, bringing joy and friendship into the lives of
Pendleton & Associates, Inc in New Orleans. His work was marked by those around him.
professionalism, discretion, and an unwavering commitment to truth.
To his friends, colleagues, and
community, Ray was more than a
professional investigator or a graduate —
he was a model of what it means to live
with honor while embracing life’s warmth
and humanity.

His legacy endures not only in the
institutions he served and the agency he
built, but in the friendships he cherished
and the laughter he shared.

Rest in peace, Ray. Your example
of integrity, intellect, and kindness
continues to inspire those who knew you.
You will live on forever in our memories.