Former U.S. Secretary of State and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Gen. Colin Powell (at right with wife, Alma), received a place of honor on the Circle of Firsts at the Buffalo Soldier Monument, in Fort Leavenworth, Kan. as his bust was unveiled. 2014 Archive photo/U.S. Army
When news spread on Monday about the passing of General Colin Powell, 84, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs and former U.S. secretary of state, many people across the nation responded with their reflections, including people from the Kansas City metro where Powell traveled to numerous times during his career.
Carrie Stapleton, president, Phillips-West Public Relations and Communications, attended…
