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Tributes 451 through 500 of 1790
| Monday, June 15, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
nora moore
(hephzibah, GA)
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| Tribute left by: |
diane moore (hephzibah, GA) |
| Often people say keep it simple. I agree with this except when it comes to my dad.
when i was 11, he went to Vietnam , his job was a Civil Engineer with the 6250th Combat Support Grp.
Before the year would end my life as a child of an enlisted Airman would change for the rest of my life.
My dad was captured with 3 other men coming back from an R/R. CAPTURED..
one was able to excape. My dad was not the one.
For more than 4 decades i have sought the anwers. Dad remains MIA. Remember him. |
| Monday, June 15, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Major Robert W. Anderson
(Chicago, IL)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Maj. Anderson was probably co-pilot aboard C-130B Hercules tail #61-2648 when it crashed into Thon Canh Duong mountain in fog after take off from Phu Bai on 8 Oct 67, while serving with the 733rd Tactical Airlift Squadron detachment (of the 463rd TAW) then based at Tan Son Nhut AB. He had been in-country since 21 Feb 67. LtCol Christopher Braybrooke, Capt Scott Burkett, TSgt Cloyce Burkett, A1C Terry Rehm, A2C Ronald Ruyff and some number of US Marines (Sgt. Donald Wilkinson confirmed) and Army personnel aboard also perished... as many as 23 total lost.
A Remembrance profile has been started for Major Anderson at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79481 |
| Monday, June 15, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Lt Col. Raymond Anthony
(Sidney, NE)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Lt Col. Anthony passed away due to a heart attack at age 38 on 8 Mar 72 after having been in-country since 26 Apr 71 based at Nha Trang AB, while serving with the 90th Special Operations Squadron of the 483rd Tactical Airlift Wing, 7th Air Force.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79494 |
| Saturday, June 13, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Col. Glendon Ammon
(Muncie, IN)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Col. Ammon (then a Capt.) punched out of his severely ground-fire battle damaged F-105D "Thud" tail #62-4371 about 22 nautical miles NE of Hanoi, North Vietnam on 21 Sep 66, while serving with the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 355th TFW based at Takhli RTAFB, Thailand. An open chute was seen and a brief radio signal was heard from dense and heavily defended jungle. His remains were returned on 23 Aug 78 and he is buried at Arlington.
A remembrance profile was started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79473 |
| Friday, June 12, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Capt, David Benson
(Doraville, GA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| O-1 Birddog pilot Capt. Benson and one other FAC pilot (Capt. Thomas Tolliver) died while aboard C-130 Hercules tail #55-0038 which went into the sea under tricky VFR conditions during final approach to Qui Nhon airfield on 18 Sep 65. Two other crew, Capt. Fred Tice and SSgt Walter Tromel, also perished. There were 3 survivors, and all remains were recovered. Capt, Benson was reportedly serving with the 6250th Combat Support Squadron and Group then based at Da Nang, to which he was enroute.
A Remembrance profile has been started for Capt. Benson at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79591 |
| Friday, June 12, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
john brahosky
(thief river falls, MN)
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| Tribute left by: |
jane lloyd (lexington, KY) |
| My Dad retired from the Air Force in 1969-he was so proud of our country and loved it so much it was only appropriate that he requested burial in Arlington-we are very proud of his service and also that he is in such a peaceful and beautiful place-the Memorial is visible from his grave and is a wonderful tribute to his service and thousands of others-thank you for this amazing tribute to their service and sacrifice. |
| Thursday, June 11, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Capt. Robert Altus
(Sheridan, OR)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Capt. "Bobby" Altus and Capt. William Phelps went down and MIA under hostile fire 20 miles NW of Chavanne, Laos on 23 Nov 71 in their F-4 Phantom II tail #69-7562, while serving with the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Fightin' Fuujins" of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, based at Da Nang AB, South Vietnam. Their remains were later found.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79470 |
| Wednesday, June 10, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Maj. James P. Allenberg
(Phoenix, AZ)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| FAC pilot Maj. Allenberg went down between Tien Sa Pen and Dong Nghe off the shore of Da Nang on 18 Dec 70, due to engine failure in his OV-10 Bronco tail #68-3821 while serving with the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron of the 504th TASG. He had been in-country since 17 Jun 70.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79462 |
| Wednesday, June 10, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
LTC John B. Lockhart, Jr. (USAF-retired)
(Hagerstown, MD)
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| Tribute left by: |
Laura Wilson (Falls Church, VA) |
| My grandfather passed away this past Sunday, June 7, 2009 at the age of 85. He was a true Southern gentleman. He was to celebrate his 59th wedding anniversary with my Grandmother this year; he was a war hero serving in three wars; he was an accomplished opera singer in his younger days and gave us all a great passion for music. During his USAF career, he flew over 15,000 hours in many different aircraft and was a Command Pilot. This is just a small fraction of his story, He will be missed. |
| Tuesday, June 09, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
SSgt. James W. Adkisson
(Boulder, CO)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| SSgt James W. Adkisson died of illness or other causes on 7 Oct 66, while serving with the 22nd Tactical Air Support Squadron of the 505th Tactical Air Control Group based at Binh Thuy, South Vietnam. These units were responsible for FAC missions using the 0-1 Birddog aircraft. SSgt Adkisson was married at the time to Mrs. Emily Adkisson, who was living at Lot 99, Holly Grove Trailer Park in Greenville, South Carolina; the home of Donaldson Air Force Base and the 63rd Military Airlift Wing.
A Remembrance profile for SSgt. Adkisson has been started at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79446 |
| Monday, June 08, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Capt. Michael T. Adams
(Albuquerque, NM)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Capt. Adams went down and was KIA over Laos under hostile fire on 4 May 69 in F-100 Super Sabre tail #53-1741 while serving with the New Mexico Air National Guard "Enchilada Air Force" 188th Tactical Fighter Squadron under the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing. He had been in-country since 4 Apr 68.
Remembrance profile started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=79441 |
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
TSgt Charles Martin
(Hanahan, SC)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| TSgt Martin passed away in Charleston, SC on 5 Jun 09 of natural causes. He was a USAF veteran of Vietnam, and had served since 1982 in the Air Force Reserve, both with the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of the 315th/437th Airlift Wings, and as a DoD civilian employee.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=100632
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| Sunday, June 07, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
antone paiva
(taunton, MA)
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| Tribute left by: |
maria l paiva (sacramento, CA) |
| I am writing this in memory of my husband who lived and died a patriot.He fought three wars:WW2,Korea and Vietnam. He was wounded by a sniper and received the Purple Heart in the Philippines. He was in the army then.In 1952 while in the Air Force, we got married at Clark Air Force Base. That lasted 53 years. He went to Wright-Patterson AFB.,Okinawa, back to the PI.,Vandenberg AFB., Sewart AFB. On retirement he kept his uniform in a safe place to be worn on his burial. He looked handsome at 82! |
| Friday, June 05, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
MSgt Donald W. Horine
(Hagerstown, MD)
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| Tribute left by: |
MSgt Bill Wolfinger USAF ret. (Hagerstown, MD) |
| MSgt Don Horine served from 1942 to 1945,as an aerial gunner with the 449th BG,717th BS. in Italy,from Oct of'44 until war's end. He flew 33 missions as a ball gunner on B-24s. Upon his release from AD he enlisted in the reserves, then in 1962 transferred to the WVANG's 167th Airlift Wing. He flew as a Loadmaster on C-121s and C-130s, until his retirement in August of 1984. By all accounts he was the last gunner of WW II still on active flying status. His last flight was on the eve of age 60, the mandatory retirement age for an enlisted person in the Guard and Reserves. Thus ended 42 years of consecutive military service to this country that Don loved so much. |
| Friday, June 05, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
John Yatsko
(Mission Hills, CA)
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| Tribute left by: |
David Yatsko (Littlerock, CA) |
| John was my father and hero. John served in the 8th A.F., 448th B.G., 715th B.S. during WWII. He was a top turret gunner on a B-24 heavy bomber. He was shot down on Feb. 21, 1944 and was a POW for 15 months. He was on the infamous Heydekrug Run and the 80 day plus Death March in 1945 towards the end of the war. His humor and positive attitude sustained him as a POW. After the war, John gave up drinking for me his son and for that I will be eternally grateful. |
| Friday, June 05, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
1Lt Richard Hatlestad
(Sepulveda, CA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| 1Lt Hatlestad perished aboard C-123B Provider tail #56-4380 on take-off from Nakhon Phanom RTAFB on 12 Apr 63 while serving with the 777th Troop Carrier Squadron of the 464th Troop Carrier Wing on TDY from Pope AFB, the 777th then based at Don Muang Airfield, Thailand. The other air crew lost that day were:
1Lt Raymond Doyle
SSgt Stanley Truesdale
A Remembrance profile for him has been started at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=80407 |
| Thursday, June 04, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
MSgt Duane Hartenhoff
(Savannah, GA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| MSgt Hartenhoff was KIA aboard C-123K Provider tail #54-0639 on 18 May 69, while serving with the 310th Special Operations Squadron of the 315th Special Operations Wing then at Phan Rang AB, South Viet Nam. The aircraft was hit by ground fire over the Mekong Delta and crashed on fire 6KM NE of Bien Hoa AB. The other crew aboard that day were:
Sgt Milton Bush
1Lt Douglas Evans
1Lt Neil Hayden
TSgt Kermit Roberts
SSgt Carl Wanner
A Remembrance profile has been started for MSgt Hartenhoff at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=80394 |
| Wednesday, June 03, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
1Lt James C. Harris
(Liberty Center, IN)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| 1Lt Harris was KIA under hostile fire over Cambodia on 1 Feb 71 in A-37B Dragonfly tail #69-6356 (tail code CG) while serving with the 8th Special Operations Squadron of the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing then based at Bien Hoa AB, South Viet Nam. He had been in-country since 6 Sep 70.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=80384 |
| Tuesday, June 02, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Clayton O. Farnsworth Jr.
(Wellsburg, VA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Clayton Farnsworth (Tucson, AZ) |
| My father entered the Army Air Corps in 1947 just before it turned over to The U.S. Air Force. In less than 10 years, he was promoted to Master Sergent. To this day he is the only service member, that I know of to have accomplished such a feet. |
| Tuesday, June 02, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Capt. Charles Hackett, Jr.
(Denver, CO)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Capt. Hackett gave his life in a crash in Thailand after having received battle damage over Laos to his F-4E Phantom tail #67-0214 on 25 Apr 70, while serving with the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 388th TFW, based at Korat RTAB Thailand. He had arrived in-country 5 Jul 69.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=80338 |
| Monday, June 01, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Gordon A. Reiher, Sr.
(Waukegan, IL)
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| Tribute left by: |
Gordon Reiher (Chicago, IL) |
| My dad flew with the 8th Army Air Corps stationed in Nottingham, England from 1941 to approximately 1944. He flew 37 missions and was awarded the Air Medal with 5 Oak leaf clusters. He was the Navigator-bombardier. He was only 18! His bomber was called "The Farmer's Daughter". How they survived, I'll never know, but he credits the introduction of the P-51 Fighter with some of his good fortune. Average life span of a bomber crew at the early part of the was was only about two weeks.
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| Monday, June 01, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Sgt. George Mainardy
(Rockville, NY)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Sgt. Mainardy was KIA by shrapnel while working on an F-4 Phantom at Da Nang AB on 13 Apr 72, serving with the 366th Avionics Maintenance Squadron of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing.
Remembrance profile started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=80857 |
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Cpt . Reuben"Bud" Jackson
(Dallas, TX)
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| Tribute left by: |
Michael Jackson (Corinth, TX) |
| My father served as a young 19yr old Bomb/Nav on a B-26 in WWII with the 386th BG 554BS.He flew 75 missions and was awarded the DFC.His main plane was the 4-F however the plane he guided on 6-22-1944 the "Bad Penney" survived a 500mph nose dive. He assisted a bleeding co pilot during the landing.
and also carried an injured crew member from the wreckage.In 1953 was recalled as a lawyer in the Air Force.Died in plane crash 1958 Italy while on a legal mission.Grandson Aaron graduate West Point 05
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| Saturday, May 30, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Sgt. Starlling Hawkins
(Pittsburg, TX)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Sgt. Hawkins died of accidental self-destruction on 14 Jan 72 while serving with the 1506th Postal Squadron of the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing based at Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=80414 |
| Friday, May 29, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
SrA Ashton L.M. Goodman
(Indianapolis, IN)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| SrA Ashton L.M. Goodman gave her life on 26 May 09 while deployed to the Panjshir PRT-Afghanistan from Pope AFB 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron of the 43rd Airlift Wing. She had previously served in Iraq.
A Remembrance profile has been started for her at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=99991
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| Friday, May 29, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
LtCol. Mark Stratton II
(Foley, AL)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| LtCol Stratton was killed in Afghanistan by an IED while serving as Commander of the Pansjhir PRT on 26 May 09.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=100010
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| Thursday, May 28, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Capt. Mitchell Sadler, Jr.
(Oceanside, CA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Capt. Sadler and 1st Lt Gordon Hill went down in their F-4E Phantom tail #67-0727 on 30 Jun 70 during a recon mission over Laos while serving with the 469th/34th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing 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=81424 |
| Thursday, May 28, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Capt. Gordon Hill
(Seattle, WA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Capt. Hill and Capt. Mitchell Sadler, Jr. went down in their F-4E tail #67-0727 over Laos while on a recon mission on 30 Jun 70, while serving with the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing based then 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=80471 |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Charles Curry
(Garland, TX)
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| Tribute left by: |
Flora Shuford (Richardson, TX) |
| My father, Charles Ernest Curry, was a very special person who provided well for his wife and 3 children. His character and morals were exceptional, and we all recognized how lucky we were to have him in our lives. He was in the military service from 1942 to 1945 and served in Western Europe and the U.S. He was Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Force and a member of the 397th Bomb Group, and was trained as an electrical specialist and airplane mechanic. He passed away on March 5, 1996 at age 83. |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Capt. Marshall Holt, Jr.
(Des Moines, IA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Capt. Holt along with Capt. Paul Meiners were KIA aboard Bird Dog O-1E tail #56-2529 during a FAC mission with the 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron of the 505th Tactical Control Group, while based at Pleiku. He had been in-country for only 45 days.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=80499 |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
David Kinsey
(Euless, TX)
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| Tribute left by: |
Michael Kinsey (Azle, TX) |
| Msgt. David E. Kinsey (Ret) is my hero and also my Dad. I lost him last year and he was laid to rest in Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetary with honors. He worked in Flight Operations as an Air Traffic Controller and he loved the United States Air Force. I have to tell you that when the Thunderbirds came to town, I had the best seats in the house. My Dad was a Vietnam Veteran and was very proud for his service to his Country. He is my hero so please consider him for the USAF Memorial.Thank you |
| Monday, May 25, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Eugene Crooks
(Scottsdale, AZ)
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| Tribute left by: |
Arthur Finney II (Santa Maria, CA) |
| On this Memorial Day, I remember an
outstanding airman, a sometimes mentor,
and always a friend, the late Lt. Col.
Gene Crooks. I want his family to know
I was proud to know him and he is not forgotten. |
| Monday, May 25, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Jeffrey Lytle
(Prattville, AL)
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| Tribute left by: |
Judy Lytle (Prattville, AL) |
| My husband..my hero.Always there for his family and friends. A beacon in the storm. The love of my life for 26 years. Jeff passed away on March 24, 2009 and a piece of me died too. I love you and miss you so much!!!!! |
| Monday, May 25, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
TSgt Robert Joy
(Cashmere, WA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| TSgt Joy passed away of illness while serving as an NCOIC of the Navigation Aids shop at Da Nang AB, with the 366th Avionics Maintenance Squadron of the 366th Combat Support Group and 366th Tactical Fighter Wing. He arrived in Vietnam on 3 Dec 68.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=80612 |
| Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
rl tucker
(mattoon, IL)
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| Tribute left by: |
judith johnson (casey, IL) |
| my grandfather was in the air force and retired from the air force after 22 years sadly my grandfather died june 2006 |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
William Burwell Edwards
(Los Angeles, CA)
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| Tribute left by: |
John Edwards (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA) |
| Bill, nicknamed “Son”, attended LA High & UCLA. He was 6 feet tall, 195 pounds had blue eyes & blond hair. 2nd Lt Edwards joined the Army Air Corps in 1942 to do his part for WW II. He was a B-24 bombardier, 5th Army Air Force, 43rd Bombardment Group, 64th Bombardment Squadron, Nadzab New Guinea. He was lead plane on a night mission to Yap, but spotted on fire at 9 pm 13 June 1944 in the water. MACR 9340 lists as Mission Lost. Bill, S/N 0-688325, was awarded the Air Medal and Purple Heart. |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Sgt. Frederick Kutzer
(Croydon, PA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Sgt Kutzer arrived in Vietnam on 3 Sep 68, and served with the 823rd Combat Engineer Squadron "Red Horse" at Bien Hoa AB where he died of illness on 26 Mar 69. He is buried in Beverley National Cemetery, New Jersey.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=80727 |
| Friday, May 22, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Morton Yolofsky
(Fair Lawn, NJ)
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| Tribute left by: |
Linda McCarty (Severna Park, MD) |
| My Air Force hero is my father, Morton Yolofsky, who flew 35 missions over Nazi Germany as part of the 8th Air Force during World War II. A bombardier aboard a B-17, he earned the Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. |
| Friday, May 22, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Maj. Charles Kuhlman
(New Britain, CT)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Maj. Kuhlman was KIA over Laos on 22 Sep 68 while flying a rescue mission in A-1H Skyraider "Sandy" tail #52-139739, serving with the 602nd Special Operations Squadron of the 56th Special Operations Wing in Thailand. He graduated in Skyraider Class #6806 at Hurlburt AFB in Feb 68.
A Remembrance profile for him has been started at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=80725 |
| Friday, May 22, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
A2C Arnold Kravitz
(San Diego, CA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Airman Kravitz died on 23 Sep 67 from non-hostile accidental causes while serving with the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron of the 56th Air Commando Wing based at Nakhon Phanom 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=80713 |
| Thursday, May 21, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
ralph clukey
(?, FL)
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| Tribute left by: |
cynthia lambert (west falmouth, MA) |
| My father whom I miss very much and have thought about almost daily for many years was 82 yesterday. I am very happy with my life and my Paul.
Love, your Cindy |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Sgt. Thomas Klinzing
(Hamilton, OH)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Sgt Klinzing was killed at Tan Son Nhut AB on the 2nd day of the Tet Offensive 31 Jan 68, while serving with the PARIS detachment of the 619th Tactical Air Support Squadron of the 505th Tactical Air Control Group.
A Remembrance profile has been started for him at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=80684 |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
Col. Robert E. Kline
(Indiana, PA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Col. Kline perished while missing after a crash under hostile fire in F-105D Thunderchief ("Thud") tail #60-0469 on 2 Nov 66 (boots in country 6 Oct 66) while with the 421st Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing 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=80680 |
| Monday, May 18, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
SSgt Robert F. Fage, Jr
(Los Angeles, CA)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Airmen aboard AC-119G tail #53-8155 "Shadow 78" who perished 28 Apr 70 due to engine failure upon take off from Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam, while serving with the 17th Special Operations Squadron of the 14th Spec Ops Wing:
1Lt Thomas Lubbers
Maj Meredith Anderson
SSgt Robert Fage, Jr
MSgt Joseph Jeszek
1Lt Charles Knowles
Sgt Michael Vangelisti
There were two survivors.
Remembrance profile started for SSgt Fage at:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=80134 |
| Monday, May 18, 2009 |
| Tribute for: |
MSgt Joseph C. Jeszeck
(Warwarsing, NY)
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| Tribute left by: |
Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Airmen aboard AC-119G tail #53-8155 "Shadow 78" who perished 28 Apr 70 due to engine failure upon take off from Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam, while serving with the 17th Special Operations Squadron of the 14th Spec Ops Wing:
1Lt Thomas Lubbers
Maj Meredith Anderson
SSgt Robert Fage, Jr
MSgt Joseph Jeszek
1Lt Charles Knowles
Sgt Michael Vangelisti
There were two survivors.
Remembrance profile for MSgt Jeszeck started at:
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| Monday, May 18, 2009 |
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1Lt Thomas L. Lubbers
(Ferguson, MO)
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Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| 1Lt Thomas Lubbers gave his life aboard AC-119G gunship "Shadow 78" tail #53-8115 on 28 Apr 70 when an engine failed on take off from Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam, while serving with the 17th Special Operations Squadron of the 14th Spec Ops Wing. The other airmen lost that day were:
Maj Meredith Anderson
SSgt Robert Fage, Jr
MSgt Joseph Jeszek
1Lt Charles Knowles
Sgt Michael Vengelisti
There were 2 survivors of the crash.
A Remembrance profile for Lt Lubbers has been started at:
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| Saturday, May 16, 2009 |
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TSgt Harold Mahy
(Fountain Inn, SC)
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Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Seven airmen perished in Vietnam on 13 Apr 67, 6 of whom are also listed as being lost in Khanh Hoa, therefore probably involved in the same crash of C-141A tail #66-0127. What is highly unusual is the fact that so many aboard were very senior NCOs! The crew were:
Maj. Harry Brenn (pilot?)
Capt. Morris Witt (co-pilot?)
TSgt. Harold Mahy
TSgt. Marshall Brown
MSgt. Herman Miller
SMSgt. Roy Shults, Jr.
Their unit, the 4th MAS of the 62nd MAW stationed then at McChord AFB, WA, is recorded as having the mission of transporting nuclear and related materiel during the 1960s era. However, C-141 Starlifters were, also, very commonly used during the VN war for Freedom Flights home. Therefore, it seems rather more likely that this fatal flight was on a personnel airlift mission that day, but no proof of that inference has yet been found.
Such an assumption is somewhat bolstered by the fact that Khanh Hoa province includes both Nha Trang and Cam Ranh bay, which were sites of major USAF bases during the war, and the latter of which was a common point of debarkation for Freedom Flights bringing troops of all branches out of theater deployment.
The absence of any junior airmen aboard such as would be expected if the mission had been medevac is also telling and suggestive of a Freedom Flight vs. a sortie involving any kind of major loadmaster or similar activity.
Neither the 4th MAS nor the 62nd MAW received any unit decorations directly related to Vietnam, but I cannot be certain whether this was the first or other flight of this bird and crew in-country, for whatever purpose it had in 1967. These units are not shown to have been TDY in Japan, Philippines, Okinawa, Hawaii or any of the other basings sometimes used for airlift operations during the war. (MSB 16 May 09)
Remembrance profile started for TSgt Mahy at: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=Person&ID=80856 |
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 |
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Luther Johnson
(Fort Snelling Cemetary, MN)
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Patricia Johnson (Hudson, WI) |
| A Tribute to my Military Dad
From the opportunities of traveling, the activities we shared, and the life lessons you taught me, being the Dad you were has made me the man I am today.Knowing you were there as I received my Eagle Award or while I competed in High School Events, you gave me the encouragement I needed even though I didn't always do well. You taught me to respect others, work hard and take care of the ones you love. Dad you are my hero and I will always be your little soldier. |
| Monday, May 11, 2009 |
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Francis Lampert
(Atlanta, GA)
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Ande Lampert (Boulder, CO) |
| My Grandfather.
LTC F.G Lampert who enrolled in the army at a falsified age of 18 to eventually serve 30 years and fly and fight in 3 wars. He retired from the newly formed United States Air Force after serving in the Army and the Army Air Corps. He has inspired me to fulfill my dreams of flight and to dream beyond people’s expectations. He is my true hero. Bravery and his name stand side by side in victory. He will never be forgotten for all the miraculous deeds he did.
We love you...
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| Thursday, May 07, 2009 |
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Capt. John Weger Jr.
(San Fernando, CA)
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Mike Bell (Joplin, MO) |
| Co-pilot Capt. Weger went down under hostile fire aboard RB-66 tail #53-0452 on 22 Oct 65 with Pilot Capt. Robert Lee Mann and Navigator 1Lt. James McEwen in the vicinity of Pleiku while with the 9th Tactical Recon Squadron based at Tan Son Nhut AB. Fireball seen, no radio contact. Their status was changed from MIA to KIA in 1973.
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