David B. Matz, Final Cruise, RVAH-9. 1966-1970

David Bruce Matz, born on March 19, 1946, in Ashland, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 28, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Dave's life was marked by dedication, warmth, and

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RIP

Just found out that an H-6 shipmate Henry Greever AT/CNI shop 70-71 Hawk westpac passed away May 2020. RIP

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Cdr Merle Elsworth Zophy, USN Retired, Served with RVAH-7 in the late 1960s

2nd row, 6th from the left

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David J. St Amant, Served with the community in the early to mid 70s

David Jerome St. Amant, 67, of Tampa, FL, died on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at his home. Surving are his loving wife and sons, Patti Hinderer St. Amant, 61, Patrick Edward St. Amant, 25, and Christopher David St. Amant, 19.

David was born in Tampa, F

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AD2 Samuel Howard Shive Jr., USN Retired, Served with RVAH-12 in the mid to late 1970s

Samuel Howard Shive Jr. September 15, 1957 – January 11, 2024

Samuel Shive Jr., age 66, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born in Lemoyne, PA and served his country proudly, retiring from the US Navy. He wil

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ATC John L. Miller USN, Served with RVAH-1 in the late 1970s

John L. Miller Jul 4, 1950 - Sep 30, 2022

John L. Miller

July 4, 1950 - September 30, 2022

Chief Miller passed away on September 30, 2022 at the age of 72. Loving father of Shawn (Krystal) Miller and proud grandfather of Miles Miller. Furthe

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AMH3 Donald Wayne Powell USN, Served with RVAH-1 in the late 1970s

Donald Wayne Powell of Terry, Mississippi

November 1, 1951 - April 14, 2023

Funeral Services will be held 1:00PM, Monday 4/17/23 at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Reeds Chapel Cemetery in Webster

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AE3 Arthur "Art" L. Atilano, USN Served with RVAH-9 in the late 1960s

Art is 4th from left back row

Arthur "Art" L. Atilano February 2, 1948 - December 14, 2023

Arthur "Art" Atilano Obituary

Arthur Leon "Art" Atilano, 75, of Dixon, IL, passed away on December 14, 2023, surrounded by his family, at OSF St. Anthony

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Lt. Louis "Lou" Paul Rottman, USN, Served with RVAH-11 in the early 1970s

Lou with RVAH-11 on the Connie

Lou with his wife Hannah

Louis and Hannah Rottman

(Lou and his wife of 55 years, Hannah, passed away within hours of each other)

Louis and Hannah Rottman

Hannah Palmer Rottman, 77 years old, and Louis Paul Rottman, 80, d

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Commander Ronald "Ron" Terrell Pollard, USN Retired, The Last CO of RVAH-14, also served with RVAH-5

Cmdr Ron Pollard Obituary

Obituary of Ronald "Ron" Terrell Pollard

On October 15, 2023 after 56 years of flying. Ron took his "final flight" home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He passed away at Bonaventure Memory Care, with his wife o

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NASA Astronaut Rear Admiral Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II, USN Retired, Served with VAH-11 in the early/mid 1960s

Rear Admiral Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II, USN Retired 1936-2023

Ken Mattingly’s legacy

Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II’s father worked for Eastern Airlines, so aviation was part of his life from a young age. In 1958, he graduated from Auburn Universit

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Thomas William Ball, Jr. USN, Served with RVAH-3, RVAH-11, and RVAH-12 late 60s to late 70s

Thomas William Ball, Jr. April 4, 1949 - September 4, 2023

Obituary

Thomas William Ball Jr. April 4, 1949 - September 4, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas William Ball Jr., a beloved husband, father, g

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ADJ2 Charles Reynolds Beason USN, served with VAH/RVAH-9 in the early/mid 1960s

Charles Reynolds Beason Obituary

Charles Reynolds Beason

September 19, 1944 ~ July 28, 2023 (age 78)

Charles "Chuck" Reynolds Beason, 78, left this earth peacefully with his bride and children by his side to be with his savior Jesus Christ, Fr

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Ronald R. Shaulis, Served with RVAH-14 in the early/mid 1970s

In Loving Memory of Ronald R. Shaulis

In Loving Memory of

Ronald R. Shaulis
1949 - 2023

Ronald R. Shaulis, 73, of Sprakers, passed away on April 7, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Somerset, PA, to the late Gene and Helen Shaulis.

He

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William Richard Kleckner, served with RVAH-1 in the late 1970s

Obituary for William Richard Kleckner

William Richard Kleckner, born July 10, 1956, died October 15, 2023.

He preferred to be known as Bill or Willie at various times in his life.

Bill was a Navy veteran

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