Flew West 2023
Slow hand salute to these brave warriors
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Flew West 2023Slow hand salute to these brave warriors |
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Announcements:
- 19 Dec 23:Major General Jerrold P. Allen, Nail 14 flew west on 13 December 2023. Jerry
flew OV-10s for the 23rd TASS. He was a life member and a member of the Daedalians. His funeral will be held on Friday 29 December at 1330 at Randolph Chapel One San Antonio, Texas. Here is a link to his obituary https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/12/corps-in-memoriam-allen-commandant.html
04 Dec 23:Senior Master Sergeant, Garry Lee Knight, Radio Operator for the 19th TASS, flew West on 15 August 2023. Garry served two tours during the War in Southeast Asia; one of his own and one as a replacement for a friend in need. Gary was a fierce warrior and a genuine good man. Here is a link to his obituary https://www.memorialutah.com/obituaries/gary-lee-knight Slow hand salute to Gary and a gentle tail wind too.
- 31 Oct 23: Col (USAF Ret.) Jerold L. Weiss, Covey 259, flew west on 28 August 2022. Jerry flew O-2s for
the 20th TASS out of DaNang during the years 1968 - 69. He anticipated in Operation Prairie Fire. During his tour he won a Silver Star and a Distinguished Flying Cross. Slow hand salute to this brave warrior. His obituary can be read at https://obits.postandcourier.com/us/obituaries/charleston/name/jerold-weiss-obituary?id=3637232
17 Oct 23: Timothy Ray Eby, Covey 540 and Rustic 40 affectionately known as "Captain Skinny" flew west at 0800 15 October 2023. Tim flew OV-10s for the 20th and 23rd TASSes. Tim was well respected by his brother FACs. He was a life member of the FAC Association. Slow hand salute for this brave warrior. He will be greatly missed. Information about his funeral can be read at https://www.harvesthillsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Timothy-Eby/#!/Obituary
- 23 Jun 23: Lt. Col. (USAF Retired) Richard L. Stewart, Nail 76, Covey 513, and Mike, 13 flew west on 08 April 2023. Dick flew O-1s and O-2s for the 21st and 22nd Tactical Air Support Squadrons. His home town was Boynton Beach, Florida. He was a life member. Fair winds and a slow hand salute for this brave warrior.
08 Jun 23: Michael L. Taylor, Nail 28 / Spike 28, flew west on 12 May 2023. Mike flew OV-10's for the 23rd TASS over Cambodia and Laos. He was shot down over the Ho Chi Minh Trail. For a while, he was listed as missing in action, but was subsequently rescued and returned safely. His obituary can be read at https://www.rosenaufuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-taylor Slow hand salute to this brave warrior.
- 20 May 23: Major Roger M. Brodale, Allen 02/07, flew west on 27 Apr 2023. Roger flew O-1s for the 19th TASS from Jul 1968 til Jul
1969 He was well respected, highly decorated and a fine aviator. He will be missed. His obituary can be read at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dfw/name/roger-brodale-obituary?id=51794781 Fair winds and a slow hand salute for this outstanding warrior.
08 Apr 23: James A. Richmond, Nail 37, flew west on 4 Apr 23. Jim flew OV-10s for the 23 TASS from Nov 69 until Nov 70 out of NKP. Soft tail winds my brother and a slow hand salute too. His obituary can be read at https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/tx/fredericksburg/james-alvin-richmond-16228770
- One of Jim's adventures as Nail 37, Mission Over Laos, is recorded on the Old Geezer's Page. To read it click here.
- 17 Mar 2023: Lt Col (USAF Ret) David C. Hartsock, Covey 229 and Dart 10, flew west on 11 May 2014. Dave flew O-2s for the 19th TASS and 20th TASS. We apologize, we have no picture and have only recently learned of his passing. His obituary may be read at https://www.newcomerdayton.com/obituary/84026
03 Mar 2023: Sgt Steven E. Peffer, Rustic/Mechanic, flew west at 2149 PST on 27 Feb 2023. Steve was a maintenance officer O-2s at Bien Hoa Air Base from Dec 1970 to 1971. He left a legacy as a Rustic. He will be interred at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery on May 12th. More information and an obituary to follow. Slow hand salute to this outstanding warrior.
- 01Mar 2023: Col (USAF Ret.) David H. Pinsky, Cobra 4, flew his final mission on 9 Oct 2020. Dave flew
O-1s for the 19th TASS based at Duc Hoa. While in South east Asia, he flew 614 combat missions and was awarded 2 Silver Stars, a Distinguished Flying Cross, a Broonze Star, 26 Air Medals and a Purple Heart. Dave was a life member of the FAC Association. His obituary can be read at https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/19294062/Dave-H-Pinsky/Santa-Rosa/California/Santa-Rosa-Mortuary-Eggen-Lance-Chapel
01Mar 2023: Col (USAF Ret.) Patrick D. McCaslin, Nail 41, flew west on 7Apr 2022. Pat flew OV-10s for the 23TASS. During his tour he was awarded 2 Silver Stars and 2 Distingushed Flying Crosses and a Purple Heart. He was a life member of the FAC Association. His obituary can be read at https://www.timesonline.com/obituaries/p0206192
- 25 Feb 2023: LTC (USAF Ret) Charles L. Pocock, Viper 7 and Rod 7, flew west on 14 May 2022. Charlie flew
two tours in the O-1 for the 19th TASS starting in 1966. He was awarded a Silver Star, two DFCs and and full of Air Medals. He authored a book about his adventures titled Viper 7. Charlie was a Life member. His obituary can be read at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/colorado-springs-co/charles-pocock-10755468
25 Feb 2023: Col (USAF Ret) Carl F. Knabe, a Covey FAC, slipped the surly bonds of earth on a westbound heading on 27 Jun 2022. Carl flew OV10s for 20 TASS May 1969 - 70. He flew out of Pleiku. During his tour he was awarded a DFC, 12 Air medals and a Purple Heart. His obituary can be read at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/springfield-va/carl-knabe-10810992