American Civil War Game Club (ACWGC)

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Gen. Blake Strickler
Confederate General-in-Chief
El Presidente 2010 - 2012

I am saddened to hear of the passing of one of our members, Tom Phillips, whose name I have become familiar with over the past year, whilst not having the pleasure of his acquaintance personally. He was taken far too early. My deepest condolences to his sister, family and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

<SALUTE> Sir

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Karl McEntegart
Brigadier General
Officer Commanding
Army of Tennessee





Make my enemy brave and strong, so that if defeated, I will not be ashamed.

Sorrow. A stalwart opponent over these years.

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General Ernie Sands
President ACWGC -Sept 2015- Dec 2020
7th Brigade, 1st Division, XVI Corps, AoT
ACWGC Records Site Admin

"If you do not know where you are going, any road will take you there."

RIP
I didn't know Tom that well. We just met and started a John Tiller Battleground Chickamauga Scenario at the end of February.

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Gen Lynn Newell
UA COS

I was introduced to General Philips years ago, in one of our sister clubs (the Colonial Campaigns Clubs). He will be missed.

*salutes*

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General 'Dee Dubya' Mallory
Chief of the Armies, CSA

I am deeply saddened by the news of Tom's passing. We have had countless battles over several eras in various clubs over the years. Perhaps the nicest opponent I have had in the club and a true gentleman. I shall miss our games greatly and will miss his camaraderie even more. RIP, my friend.

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Brigadier General Dale Lastowicka
2nd Brigade
Hindman's Division
Stewart's Corps
Army of Tennessee
Confederate Army

Gentlemen, Sirs! <salute>

I am indeed sadden at the news of the passing of my dear gaming Friend Thomas Phillips. I would like to share a few things about Tom.

I first met Tom when he joined our gaming Club on February 12, 2006 and the next month I appointed him as Dean of Cadets to look out for our newbies. He had a terrific first impression with all that he met in the gaming club.

Later that year and the following year I had an opportunity to spend a couple weekends with Tom and a couple other Club members visiting American Civil War Battlefields in Northern Virginia and West Virginia when Tom was living in Richmond. We had a wonderful time enjoying our camaraderie and sharing our love of the America Civil War History.

Tom always remained faithful to the ACWGC and his other gaming venues as he enjoyed making new Friends!

He was a ferocious gamer, I cannot count how games that he played during his time here but he had started 13 games just since the beginning of this year with the last game started on March 22!

I will miss him terribly as I could always count on him to always greet the new members and treat all with tender kindness!

With a heavy heart, I am,

Respectfully,

Your Obedient Servant,

General Nick Kunz
Commanding,
2nd Corps, AoT

Gentlemen,

I am deeply saddened by this news.

I am struck by the thought of how much courage, determination, and tenacity must have been required to live with a pacemaker since childhood. It's an awful hand to be dealt & yet when I came across General Phillips, he was always cheerful & positive.

Few of us will ever achieve the remarkable gaming record of General Phillips & I am extremely moved to hear from Tom's sister, Denise, how much he loved playing with our Club.

I will think some more about how it might be appropriate for the ACWGC to mark the immense legacy of General Phillips. To that end, I would be extremely grateful if Tom's friends might contact me with any suggestions you might have?

It's always a hard day when we lose one of our own. Tom has crossed the river & I hope he is now at rest under the shade of the trees.

*SALUTE*

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Brigadier General TW Marshall

ACWGC President 2022 - 2024

Marshall's Brigade 'The St Andrews Greys', 2nd (Gator Alley) Division, Stewart's Corps, Army of Tennessee

I briefly met Tom in a tournament game last year. He was great to converse with and a good player.

Salute.

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Dave Danner
General
Commanding Cumberland Rifles, V Division, XV Corps
Army of the Tennessee
S = √ 30 x d x f + - e

Heartfelt sorrow for a tremendous gamer and friend. He always made time for anyone that reached out. He will be missed. Hat in hand, sword drawn in salute - farewell to a brother in arms.

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Major General Tim Reneau
"Gator Alley"
2nd Div, 2nd Corps
Army of Tennessee
Commanding

Thank you for sharing this sad news. I had the honor of playing a few games with Tom over the years. His steady hand will be missed around the table.

Sincerely,

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General Prax Swan
1/3/III ANV

I am very sad to hear of Tom's passing. I had never played against him, but he was very welcoming when I became division commander.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him

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Lt. Colonel Kirk Allton
Commanding 4th Cavalry Division
I Corps
Army of Tennessee

Truly sad news, played a bunch of Ozark many years ago against him and was not only a capable guy to play against but also a nice one.
Condolences to his family & friends.

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Lieutenant General Christian Hecht
Commander I Corps, Army of the Potomac

Quite a shock. I had just traded emails with Tom on Friday afternoon (we were just starting Day 2 of Stonewall At Gettysburg). I shall miss him. He was a fine gentlemen and a pleasure to game with.
BG Kevin Wenker

Gents Tom's passing is a big loss to our club and to me personally. We were both members of the Army of Georgia, then we both moved to the Army of the West and then the Army of Tennesse. We have had plenty of communication over the years, although unfortunately we never met in person. He was always willing to help with club admin and if you wanted a battle he would always oblige.

The Brus <SALUTE>

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General Cam McOmish

Brigade Commander
Alabama State Volunteers
Cleburne's Division
Hardee's Corps
(1/1/1)
Army of Tennessee
Confederate States of America