"I had the pleasure of learning under Dean Dickson at the FIU Broward Campus between 1990-91. He was a terrific professor and I enjoyed his classes very much. He was very approachable and genuinely cared for his students. He was one of many professors that helped me to enjoy my time in the Hospitality program at FIU. I thank him for his service to our country and to all of the people's lives like mine that he touched. May you rest in peace, and I'll see you again Heaven one day. Natalie Sparkman Uebelacker - Class of 1991"
In loving memory of
Lee C. Dickson
September 21, 1931 - May 12, 2018
1953 - Colonel Lee C. Dickson - Vietnam, Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit w/3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star Medal. Highlights include Operations Officer & J4 of MACV, Vietnam, Assistant Professor of Military Science (URI), Commander 95th S&S Battalion, Germany, G4 Delta Regional Assistance Command Vietnam, Army Director of Club Management. Co- Author "Riverine Operations" Army Training Text 31-75 ("67) and Military Review article (8/67) "Army Forces in Riverine Operations. Associate Dean Emeritus for Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.
Loving husband to wife Krystle M. Dickson, Loving Father to Paul(Kathy) and Ellen(Robbie), Beloved Grandfather to Kelly Dickson and Michael Dickson. Cherished Great Grandfather.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Lee will be Honorably buried at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Tributes
"Colonel (Retired) Lee Dickson has represented his Alma Mater, Boston University Army ROTC '53, with distinction across a very distinguished career. His induction into the BU Army ROTC Hall of Fame for 2016 was followed in 2018 with submission for regional (Northeast - 2d "Freedom" Brigade ROTC) and national (US Army Cadet Command) consideration. His service will inspire Future Leaders of the US Army for years to come, recognizing him as a Hero, Patriot, Teacher and Excellent Leader across so many decades. We offer our enduring gratitude and deepest respect as we Salute COL Dickson!"