In Memory of
Stanley Grey Hash Jr.
August 25, 1943 - February 14, 2015
Obituary
Stanley G. Hash, 71, retired LTC, author, professor, and doctor of international studies, died February 14, 2015 at the Medical Center at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA.
He died from a combination of type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver.
Born in Washington D.C., on August 25, 1943, Stanley spent his formative years in Maryland as well as Japan, Venezuela, and Panama. He attended the University of Maryland, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Latin American studies, having been fluent in Spanish. He worked at the Army Map Service between 1962-1964 and then enlisted in the army in 1964, following a similar path as his father.
While in the military he served in Vietnam as a Signal Corps Officer and Battalion Commander. After Vietnam, he graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Masters.
Later, Stanley was assigned to the 731st Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Meade, MD. Between 1974-1980 he was stationed at Fort Clayton in Panama. He then attended the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA. From there he went back to Fort Meade and in 1984 was assigned to Camp Peary. He retired from active duty in 1993 as a decorated officer having been awarded the Legion of Merit Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, a Bronze Star and the Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, along with other commendations.
Upon retirement from the U.S. Army, he became a professor at Christopher Newport University and then an adjunct professor at Thomas Nelson University. During his time at CNU he was the Director of International Programs. He also started the Model UN program, taking his students on many field trips overseas. In addition to this, he was on the board of directors for the World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads.
In 1998, he was awarded the Hayes-Fulbright Scholarship, which allowed him to pursue his studies of post-revolutionary Nicaragua in-country.
At this time, he began his studies at Old Dominion University and received his Ph.D in 2006 for International Studies with a dissertation focusing on Nicaragua.
He was published twice in 2000 for textbooks focusing on Virginia politics, as well as international studies.
In his spare time he would work on his favorite cars (Jaguars and MGBs) as well as design wooden furniture. In his last years, he played a very active role in the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (Post 960).
He is survived by his wife, Eileen Hash, and his two sons, Arthur David Hash and Stanley G. Hash III. He will be dearly missed and will be remembered for his strong sense of integrity and sharp wit.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.nelsencares.com.
From Fred Knight, B-CC Class of '62: I Spent Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery laying to rest another one of my buddys, Stan Hash. We had been friends since high school. Beautiful military funeral with horses, caisson, marching band, 21 gun salute... the works. Stan’s brother, Steve was there, and it was fun to reminisce about the summer we spent in Ocean City.
