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Tributes 1 through 50 of 1391
| Friday, July 03, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Leah Witting
(Redding, CA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Airman Witting, age 31, was buried with military honors on 7 Jul 09 at Northern California Veterans Cemetery.
A Remembrance profile for her has been started at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=102180 |
| Friday, July 03, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Capt. Roger E. Behnfeldt
(Defiance, OH)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Capt. Behnfeldt was KIA aboard RF-4C Phantom II tail #69-0355 on 19 Aug 72 by a SAM missile strike about 8 mi. NE of Bac Giang NVN during "Vietnam Ceasefire" ops while serving with the 14th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron of the 432nd TFW based at Udorn RTFAFB, Thailand. His WSO was captured. Capt. Behnfeldt's remains were recovered on 24 Sep 87.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79571 |
| Thursday, July 02, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Bernard Weinberg
(Brooklyn , NY)
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| Tribute left by: |
Caron Ward (Arlington , VA) |
| My father, Lt. Col. Bernard B. Weinberg had a lifelong devotion to family and his country and, although he passed away in February, 2009, he is and always will be my hero. He joined the Army Air Force as a teenager during the depression, to serve his country and help provide for his family. As a navigator he flew more than 30 missions over Europe during World War II. In 1968, he served in the Viet Nam War. Dad had a quiet bravery, never boastful, & we always looked up to him for his stregnth |
| Thursday, July 02, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
TSgt Duff Stephen Moore
(Fairview, NC)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| TSgt Moore, 20-year retired USAF, was killed in a motorcycle collision on 29 Jun 09. He was buried with military honors on 4 Jul 09 at Binkley Memorial Gardens in McEwen, TN.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=102125 |
| Thursday, July 02, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
SMSgt Howard G. Benford
(Thomaston, GA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Boom Operator SMSgt Benford gave his life in the crash of KC-135A Stratotanker tail #56-3692 on 19 Dec 69 on an Arc Light mission while serving with the 4220th Air Refueling Squadron of the 4252nd Strategic Wing on TDY from the 7th Bomb Wing, then based at Kadena AB, Okinawa. He is remembered on the Altus AFB Memorial. The other crew lost that day were: Capt. Douglas Murphey, Jr., Capt. Jon Olsson and Maj. Gene T. Wright.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79580 |
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Capt. Ronald Wilson Reagan
(Tampico, IL)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Prior to serving as POTUS from 1981-1990, Capt. Reagan enlisted as a Private with the 322nd Cavalry in 1937, and that year was commissioned Reserve 2Lt in the 323rd Cavalry. In 1942 he was transferred to active USAAF 1st Motion Picture Unit of the 18th Air Force Base Unit in Culver City, CA. He retained his commission in the Reserves until 1953. A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=102085 |
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
MSgt Joe Castro
(Fresno, CA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| In the final days of the war MSgt Castro gave his life as a motion picture cameraman aboard C-5A Galaxy tail #68-0218 during the first mission of OPERATION BABYLIFT, attempting to evacuate children on 12 Apr 75 from Tan Son Nhut AB, when it crashed with the loss of 5 aircrew, 3 medics and 141 passengers. There were 175 survivors. A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79818 |
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
SSgt Callie Louvierre
(Biloxi, MS)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| SSgt Louvierre was buried with military honors at Biloxi Cemetery near Keesler AFB on 2 Jul 09.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=102065 |
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Eugene N. Thomas
(Riverside, CA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Airman Thomas served in the USAF from 3 Jun 54 - 2 Dec 57. He was buried with military honors in Riverside National Cemetery on 8 Jul 09, at age 70.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=102063 |
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
MSgt Clyde J. Bennett
(Auburn, KY)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| First Sergeant Bennett passed away of a heart attack while serving with the 374th Organizational Maintenance Squadron of the 374th TAW based at Naha AB, Okinawa on 30 Oct 69; having been in-country exactly 2 weeks.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79583 |
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Paul Jenkins
(Mc Gehee, AR)
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| Tribute left by: |
Augusto Silva (Lakeland, FL) |
| MSGT Jenkins and his family were great friends and neighbors of ours on base in Puerto Rico and on Okinawa. Paul and I played chess while the wives talked and the children played. He was a pararescuer and while based in Thailand, he and his helicopter crew flew a rescue mission into Laos. While flying at low altitude, they were hit by a rocket propelled grenade, exploded and crashed in a ball of flames. Paul and the rest of his crew were KIA on 6 June 1970. Rest in Peace my friend and God Bless. |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Capt. William J. Barthelmas, Jr.
(Circleville, OH)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Capt. Barthelmas was shot down about 30 mi. west of Hanoi by fire from #6 SAM site, aboard F-105 Thunderchief tail #61-0177 on 27 Jul 65 while serving with the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 355th TFW/623rd TFW based at Korat RTAFB, Thailand.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79556 |
| Monday, June 29, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
MSgt Jackie Ray Chaffins
(Parker, CO)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| MSgt Chaffins was buried with military honors on 1 Jul 09 at Fort Logan, Colorado.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101948 |
| Monday, June 29, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
TSgt Alden "Rick" Smith
(Shirley, NY)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| On October 30, 1991 PJ TSgt Smith was lost at sea in the crash of a HH-60 Pave Hawk during a horrific Atlantic storm now memorialized in the book and film "The Perfect Storm", serving with the NYANG 106th Rescue Wing out of Gabreski ANGB, NY. Survivors were: Maj D. Ruvola, Capt G. Buschor, SSgt J. Mioli, and TSgt J. Spillane who were saved by the heroic effort of USCGC Tamaroa. A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101929
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| Monday, June 29, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Stephen J. Hoffman
(Belle Fourche, SD)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Airman Hoffman served at Minot AFB during Vietnam, 1965-69 and retired as a Law Enforcement officer. He died of natural causes on 25 Jun 09 and was buried with military honors on 1 Jul 09 at Black Hills National Cemetery.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101916 |
| Monday, June 29, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
LtCol Robert H. Barr
(Pewaukee, WI)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| LtCol Barr went down aboard B-52D tail #56-0630 when a wing failed on take-off from Anderson AFB, Guam on 27 Jul 69 during an Arc Light mission, while serving with the 4133rd Bombardment Wing (Provisional) on TDY from the 70th Bomb Wing based at Clinton-Sherman AFB, OK. The other crew fatalities that day were: 1Lt Gary Leach, Capt Donald J. Maccio, Capt. Edward Miskowski, TSgt Clinton Tibbetts and Maj Edward W. Wyatt.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79554 |
| Sunday, June 28, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Jack Curtis Long, Sr
(Greenville, SC)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Former airman Long flew 26 USAAC missions during WWII, earning the DFC. He passed away at age 84 on 20 Jun 09 and was buried on 26 Jun 09 at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Greenville.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101835 |
| Sunday, June 28, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Robert Pratt
(Grapevine, TX)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Former Airman Pratt died on 23 Jun 09 in Grapevine, TX and was buried at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery with military honors on 26 Jun 09.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101834 |
| Sunday, June 28, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Maj Dale Page Randall
(Centerville, UT)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Maj Randall USAF (Ret) flew 35 B-17 Flying Fortress (a/c nickname "Stormy Weather") missions out of Kimbolton, England during WWII, and was recalled to duty ferrying B-26 Marauders during the Korean war. He was buried with military honors at Centerville, Utah on 27 Jun 09.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101832 |
| Sunday, June 28, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Capt. George-Bryan Houghton
(Asheville, NC)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Capt. Houghton perished in the crash of his F-16 Fighting Falcon in Utah during a training mission on 22 Jun 09. He was scheduled for deployment to the front.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101827 |
| Sunday, June 28, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
MSgt Paul Ploskunak
(Helena, MT)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| MSgt Ploskunak a 26-year retiree of the USAAF and USAF from WWII, Korea and Vietnam was buried with military honors on 10 Jul 09 at Fort Harrison in Helena, MT.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101826
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| Saturday, June 27, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
SMSgt Clifford L. "Bo" Ferris
(Redding, CA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| SMSgt Ferris served the USAAC and USAF beginning in WWII, through Korea and Vietnam retiring with 28 total years. He was buried with military honors on 29 June 09 in Redding. CA.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101825
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| Saturday, June 27, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Russell Bowen
(Fairfield, CA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Frank Bowen (Burnsville, MN) |
| Brig General Russell A Bowen was my brother nearly 20 years difference in our ages, whom I always looked up to and admired. He served in WWII in the Pacific as a commander of a fleet of supply and personnel aircraft that risked his life and that of his squadron of 16 DC3's to bring needed supplies and replacement troops to the islands of Kawajelen, Guam and the Marshalls or, wherever they were needed.
I wrote to him weekly while he was overseas and he will always be my hero! |
| Saturday, June 27, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
SSgt Fred E. Barnette
(Clifton Forge, VA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| SSgt Barnette went MIA (presumed KIA) on 26 Apr 67 aboard AC-47 Spooky tail #43-48921 while serving with the 4th Air Commando Squadron of the 14th ACW then based at Nha Trang AB. He had only been in-country for a little more than 3 months (22 Jan 67). The other crew lost that day were: 1Lt Clifford Barnett, Jr., SSgt Robert W. Davis, Maj Burnett Neal, Jr., SSgt Thomas Preaux, A1C Michael J. Stephens and Maj Bruce R. Williams.
A Remembrance profile for him has been started at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79553 |
| Friday, June 26, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Maj. William O. Bare
(Oklahoma City, OK)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Then 1Lt Bare, Navigator and Pilot Maj Gilland Corbitt went down (presumed KIA) in their RF-4C Phantom II tail #64-1042 on 27 Jul 67 in Quang Binh province North Vietnam about 5 miles SW of Dong Hai while serving with the 16th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron of the 460th TRW based at Tan Son Nhut AB, SVN.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79550 |
| Friday, June 26, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
A1C Robert W. Doss
(Richmond, VA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Airman Doss was a rescue fireman assigned to HH-34 Husky helicopters, when attempting to aid crew of a crashed A-1 Skyraider on 27 Apr 65 at Bien Hoa AB the bomb load cooked off killing him with a shrapnel wound to the chest. He was then serving with PARC Det 4, and is honored on the FAC memorial.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=80061
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| Thursday, June 25, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
MSgt Stephen M. Stabler
(Wind Haven Beach, FL)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| MSgt Stabler (USAF 1988-2009) passed away on 23 Jun 09, and was buried with military honors at Barrancus National Cemetery in Pensacola, FL. He was 39 years of age, and last assigned to Hurlburt Field. |
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
A2C Lawrence Barcklow
(Flushing, NY)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| In what was surely among the single most costly non-combat aircraft tragedies during the entire Vietnam war, A2C Barcklow died in the crash of C-47B tail #44-76574 shortly after dark about 1 mi. N of the base on 26 Nov 66 when it left Tan Son Nhut on an administrative flight headed for Korat RTAFB, Thailand. He was serving with the 355th Field Maintenance Squadron of the 355th TFW stationed at Takhli RTAFB, and was 21 years of age.
The 25 lost that day and way were:
A2C Lawrence Barcklow
CMS Hardy Bell
SMS Earl Burns, Jr.
MSgt Dieter Dietz
1Lt Charles Faulkner
LtCol Harold Graves
Capt Carroll Hageman
Capt John R. Humphrey
A2C Edward Kerr
MSgt Marchella Lanzone
LtCol William A. Lynch, Jr.
A1C Norman McRobie
1Lt James Oxley
1Lt Adrian Purnell
CWO Alden Riley
Capt Karl Sobolik
SSgt Alan Steffen
Maj Walter Suhar
Capt Joe Trickey
TSgt Jesse Waltman
LtCol James E. Webb
SSgt Paul R. West
SSgt Bobby L. Williams
A2C Dennis P. Wright
A Remembrance profile has been started for airman Barcklow at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79548 |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
MSgt. Charles Thortenson
(Moline, IL)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Vietnam veteran MSgt Thortenson passed away in March 2008 in Tennessee, and was interred with military honors provided by Scott AFB on 26 June 09 at Moline, ILL in the Arsenal RI National Cemetery
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101616 |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
TSgt. Richard Kappel
(Quogue Village, NY)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| TSgt Kappel, a 16 1/2 year USAF veteran (1986-2002) and member of the Quogue Village police department, died from injuries suffered in a car crash on 21 Jun 09. He was buried with military honors at Calverton, NY.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101614 |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Daniel Jacob Gonia
(AL)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Airman Gonia USAF 1959-63 and Reservist was buried with military honors on 26 Jun 09 in Alabama under arrangements with Sunset Funeral Home Chapel.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101613 |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Larry J. Foster
(Burlington, NC)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Airman Foster was buried with military honors on 26 Jun 09 in Yanceyville, North Carolina.
A Remembrance profile has been started at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101612 |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Maj. Jack L. Baker
(St. Augustine, IL)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Maj. Jack L. Baker died on 22 Apr 69 of wounds received in combat while serving with the 9th Special Operations Squadron of the 14th Air Commando Wing stationed at Nha Trang AB, SVN. He had served 20 years at the time, and was married to Verna M. Baker who resided at 1792 Brinwod Ct, Columbus, OH.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79529 |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Maj. Robert E. Olson
(St Paul, MN)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| West Point graduate ('58) Maj. Robert E. Olson was KIA probably due to AAA ground fire on 5 Feb 69 while flying a CAP 72 mission aboard Combat Cougar "Electric Goon" EC-47Q tail #45-1133 approx. 21 miles N of Chavanne Laos, while serving with the 362nd Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron of the 460th TRW based at Pleiku AB Vietnam. Other airmen who perished that day were: LtCol Harry Niggle, Maj Homer Lynn, Capt Walter F. Burke and MSgt Wilton Hatton. In Autumn of 1969 the aircraft and remains were found, and were buried together at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=81163 |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Capt. Duane S. Baker
(Renton, WA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Capt. Baker was KIA when his F-100D Super Sabre tail #55-3766 went down during a strafing run 15 miles NW of Quang Tri City on 6 Jun 67 while serving with the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 37th TFW then based at Phu Cat AB, SVN. He had been in-country since 24 Nov 66.
A Remembrance profile has been started at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79533 |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Marvin Fields
(Glasgow, KY)
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| Tribute left by: |
Donald Fields (Reynoldsburg, OH) |
| My dad served in the Air Force from 1951-1969. He was in Korea & Vietnam as well as doing a tour in Ontario, Canada. He was a crew chief for C-47 & T-29 aircraft & loved flying & serving his country. He often said that people who took advantage of what our country offers but weren't willing to make any sacrifices for it were worse than our sworn enemies because they tore down the country from within. I'm so proud I could serve in the Air Force also & I know he was proud that I served honorably. |
| Monday, June 22, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
SrA. Mary Ann Lavoie
(Old Saybrook, CT)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| SrA. Lavoie was buried with military honors at Riverside Cemetery in Old Saybrook, CT on 29 Jun 09, following services at St. John's Roman Catholic church.
A Remembrance profile has been started for her at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101452 |
| Monday, June 22, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
SSgt. Neal McAfee, Sr.
(Everett, WA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Vietnam veteran SSgt. McAfee was buried with military honors alongside his beloved wife in Everett, WA following services in Snohomish.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101451
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| Monday, June 22, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Richard W. "Dickie" Hill
(Walterboro, SC)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Communications Specialist Vietnam veteran SrA Hill passed away on 19 June 09 of cancer, at age 62, DOB 28 Feb 47. He was buried with military honors on 23 Jun 09 at Berkeley Memorial Gardens in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101446 |
| Monday, June 22, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
William Clifton "Grandpa Lucky" Hughes
(Portland, OR)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| WWII US Army Air Corps veteran Hughes was buried with military honors on 23 Jun 09 at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101445
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| Monday, June 22, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
George F. "Sonny" Royal
(Grand Junction, CO)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Airman Royal was buried with military honors at Grand Junction Veterans Memorial cemetery on 24 Jun 09.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101441
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| Monday, June 22, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Maj. Paul Avolese
(East Meadow, NY)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Radar/Navigator Maj. Paul Avolese perished while aboard "Red 1" B-52D tail #56-0627 when it collided with B-52D tail #56-0595 during a change of formation lead about 20 miles off the coast of SVN in the South China Sea, while serving with the 2nd Bomb Squadron of the 4133rd Bombardment Wing (Provisional) based at Anderson AFB, Guam. He had 14 years prior service. There were 7 survivors. The others lost that day were Maj. Gen. William Crumm, Capt. Fritz Bittenbender, Capt. Charles Blankenship, 1Lt. George E. Jones and MSgt. Olen McLaughlin. Wreckage supposed to have been this aircraft was located in ca. 1995, but no remains were found.
A Remembrance profile has been started for Maj. Avolese at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79517 |
| Saturday, June 20, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Capt. Robert L. Armond
(San Mateo, CA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Electronic Warfare Officer, Capt. Robert L. Armond, was aboard B-52F tail #57-0047 when it collided mid-air with B-52F tail #57-0179 (320th Bomb Wing) on 18 Jun 65 during a refueling orbit 250 nautical miles off the coast of Vietnam into the South China Sea, on the first Operation ArcLight mission, while serving with the 441st Bomb Squadron of the 3960th Strategic Wing based at Anderson AFB, Guam. There were 4 survivors from the combined crew of 12. Those also lost that day were: Maj. James Gehrig, Jr., Capt. Tyrell Lowry, 1Lt. James Marshall, TSgt. William Neville, MSgt. Harold J. Roberts, Jr., Capt. Joe Robertson and Capt. Frank Watson.
A Remembrance profile has been started for Capt. Armond at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79501 |
| Friday, June 19, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Col. Eugene Fucci
(Hanover, NH)
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| Tribute left by: |
Patti Keith (Miamisburg, OH) |
| Truly an amazing man, my father. He passed away on April 6, 2009. He served most of the Second World War as a B-24 bomber instructor pilot, he served as a Nuclear Weapons Specialist and Command Pilot for various forward deployed B-29 bomber units in England and Europe. My father had many accomplishments throughout his air force career, and that is truly a great honor. |
| Friday, June 19, 2009 |
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Roy Eugene Johnson
(Medina, TN)
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Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Airman "Roy Boy" Johnson passed away at age 52 and was buried at Gibson County Memorial Gardens in Medina, TN on 19 Jun 09. He was a 14-year veteran of the USAF and trusted member of Patriot Guard Riders.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101204
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| Friday, June 19, 2009 |
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Maj. Robert Ball
(Toledo, OH)
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Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Trail FAC pilot Maj. Ball was shot down by anti-aircraft fire while at 2,000+ feet altitude directing an air strike over Kinh Mon in support of the 82nd Airborne Division on 10 Jun 68 in his O-1E Birddog tail #56-4176, while serving with the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron of the 504th TSG based at Da Nang AB, South Vietnam. He had been in-country only 62 days, and had 18 total years of service.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79541 |
| Thursday, June 18, 2009 |
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Maj. Arthur S. Israel
(Los Angeles, CA)
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Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Maj. Israel served with the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He passed away in 1997 and was buried in LA National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Ca. He was a member of VFW Post 875.
A Remembrance profiles has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101227
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| Thursday, June 18, 2009 |
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MSgt John D. Washington
(Bushnell, FL)
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Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| MSgt Washington retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years. He served as a Security and Intelligence Specialist and was stationed in California, Florida, Hawaii and a tour of duty in Vietnam. Interment with Military Honors at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave. Bushnell, FL. Friday 19 Jun 09.
A remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=101223 |
| Thursday, June 18, 2009 |
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CHARLES THOMPSON jr
(ALPHARETTA, GA)
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HEATHER THOMPSON-GOBER (CUMMING, GA) |
| Who is Charles R Thompson jr? He is my dad,A man that I admire in so many ways. He is a USAF veteran.He is proud of the time he spent serving our country,He taught me to honor our soldiers and believe in them.He is a man of his word. the respect I have for him compares with no other.The things he has taught me when he wasn't even aware that I was watching are the gifts I hold in heart.Yes some call me a Daddy's girl I cant argue with that. Charles R Thompson jr MY DAD,HY HERO,MY GIFT FROM GOD!!! |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2009 |
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Lt Col Edwin P. Anderson, Jr.
(Fresno, CA)
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Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Navigator LtCol Anderson died in the crash due to engine failure on take-off from their home base at Takhli RTAFB with LtCol James Ricketts and 1Lt Joseph Orlowski aboard EB-66B Destroyer tail #53-0498 on 8 Apr 69, while serving with the 42nd Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron of the 355th TFW.
A Remembrance profile has been started at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79476 |
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