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For a number of years a good friend and I have participated in a memorial day service at the Independence airport. To our regret the focus of this event has evolved into more of a social gathering with displays and a community BBQ. Last year seeing how things were going when I got up to speak instead of reading the names of the local pilots who had passed away in recent years I read the name and circumstance of every KIA/MIA aviator from Oregon I could find. It took quite a while to read my list and I pissed off a lot of people. Afterwards has everyone rushed off to the BBQ I was approached by a lady who thanked me, shook my hand and then gave me a big hug. It turned out she saw the notice in the paper of the service and came not realizing I would be reading her husbands name!
Now how cool is that?
Here's my list..................................

Oregon
Killed/Missing in Action-WWII


Ens. William W. Abercrombie of Medford, OR KIA June 5, 1942 while flying a Douglas Devastator with VT-8 attacking a Japanese task force during the Battle of Midway.
Cdr. William Ault of Enterprise, OR MIA May 1942 while a flying a Dauntless dive bomber leading the attack on a Japanese carrier task force during Battle of the Coral Sea awarded the Navy Cross.
Ens. George Campbell of Madras, OR KIA June 5, 1942 while flying a Douglas Devastator with VT-8 attacking a Japanese task force during the Battle of Midway.
Lt. Aaron Cuddleback of Eugene, OR KIA 1943 flying a B-17 Flying Fortress over Hanover, Germany
Lt. John Dye of Reedsport, Or KIA July 1944 over France flying a B-26 Marauder
Lt. Brian Flavelle of Eugene, OR KIA August 1, 1943 over Romania flying a B-24 Liberator awarded Silver Star.
Lt Virgil Hagan of Salem, OR MIA Oct. 17, 1943 while flying a P-38 Lightning over Oro Bay, New Guinea
Capt John F. Hampshire of Grants Pass, OR KIA in China while flying a P-40 Warhawk.
Sgt Bob Harrington of Salem, OR KIA over Germany 1943 has gunner on B-17 Flying Fortress
Lt John Jackson of Eugene, OR KIA over Rumania in 1944 while flying a P-38 Lightning.
Lt David Kingsley of Klamath Falls, OR KIA has Bombardier on B-17 Flying Fortress over Italy in 1944 awarded the Medal of Honor.
Petty Officer 1st Class Frank Framer of Redmond, OR KIA has gunner on PB4Y Privateer over Sea of Japan in 1945.
Lt William Lovell of Tillamook, OR KIA over Africa while flying a P-38 Lightning.
Lt. Col. Grant Mahony of Bridal Veil, OR KIA in the Philippines Jan. 1945 while flying a P-38 Lightning awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lt Harold Pederson of Corvallis, OR KIA in N. Africa Feb. 4, 1943 while flying a Supermarine Spitfire awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lt Russell Quinn of Harrisburg, OR KIA June 1944 over France while flying a P-38 Lightning.
Capt Raymond Reuter of Union, OR KIA over Hungary April 1945 while flying a P-51 Mustang.
Lt Thomas Taylor of Eugene, OR KIA over France while flying a B-26 Marauder.
Ens. Grant W. Teats of Sheridan, OR KIA June 5, 1942 while flying a Douglas Devastator with VT-8 attacking a Japanese task force during the Battle of Midway awarded the Navy Cross.
Capt Chester Trout of Oregon City, OR KIA over Germany while flying a P-38 Lightning awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
Lt Leroy Wallet of Albany, OR KIA April 17, 1945 over Sea of Japan while flying a F4U Corsair awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Major John C. Wilkins of Portland, OR MIA on Nov. 7, 1943 over France while flying a P-38 Lightning.
Sgt Norman Willig of Salem, OR KIA March 1943 over Germany has gunner on B-24 Liberator.


Killed/Missing in Action-Korean War

Major Felix Asla USAF of La Grande, OR MIA Aug. 1, 1952 over N. Korea while flying a F-86 Sabre Jet awarded the Silver Star. Believed captured and sent to the Soviet Union.
SSGT Roscoe Becker USAF of Tillamook, OR MIA June 13, 1952 over N. Korea while flying has a gunner on a B-26 Invader.
Major Grover Betzer USMC of Klamath Falls, OR KIA on March 25, 1953 over N. Korea while flying a F4U Corsair.
SSGT Clarence Cherry USAF of Salem, OR MIA on Sept. 9, 1950 over N. Korea while flying has a gunner on a B-29 Superfortress.
SSGT Charles Crocker Jr. USAF of Corvallis, OR MIA on June 1, 1951 over S. Korea while flying has gunner on a B-26 Invader.
Capt Dean Crowell USAF of North Bend, OR MIA on Oct. 1, 1950 over S. Korea while flying a F-51 Mustang.
Lt James Dolan USAF of Portland, OR MIA on March 19, 1951 over N. Korea while flying a RF-51 Mustang.
SSGT Lee Erickson USAF of Oregon City, OR MIA on May 7, 1951 over N. Korea while flying has gunner on a B-29 Superfortress.
Lt Warren Hoff USAF Of Portland, OR MIA on March 6, 1952 over N. Korean while flying a B-26 Invader.
LT Richard Jackson USN of Empire, OR MIA on June 12, 1952 over N. Korea while flying a AD-1 Skyraider.
Capt John McAllaster USAF of Portland, OR MIA April 12, 1952 over N. Korea while flying a B-26 Invader.
LT David McCoskrie USN of LaGrande, OR MIA on Feb 13, 1951 over N. Korea while flying a F4U Corsair.
Capt John Moore USAF of Portland, OR MIA on Aug 21, 1951 over N. Korea while flying a F-84 Thunderjet.
SSGT Kenneth Wallan USAF of Adams, OR MIA on June 13, 1950 over N. Korea while flying has gunner on a B-29 Superfortress.


Killed/Missing in Action-Viet Nam

Capt Robert W. Altus USAF of Sheridan, OR MIA Dec. 3, 1971 over Laos while flying a F-4 Phantom.
Capt. William R. Andrews USAF of Eugene, OR MIA Oct. 5, 1966 over N. Viet Nam while flying a F-4 Phantom.
CDR Carl B. Austin USN of Woodburn, OR MIA Dec. 2, 1965 over N. Viet Nam while flying a F-4 Phantom.
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Lt James L. Badley USAF of Hermiston, OR MIA March 27, 1968 over N. Viet Nam while flying a
F-4 Phantom awarded the Silver Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross
Lt Robert A. Brett Jr. USAF of Corvallis, OR MIA Sept 29, 1972 over Laos while flying a F-111 Ardvark
Capt John M. Bucher USAF of Clakskanie, OR MIA Feb 18, 1969 over N. Viet Nam while flying a F-105 Thunderchief.
Lt Mason I. Burnham USAF of Portland, OR MIA April 20, 1972 of N. Viet Nam while flying a F-4 Phantom.
Airman Brian Bushnell USN of Tualitin, OR MIA April 9, 1970 over N. Viet Nam while flying has a crewman in a E-2 Hawkeye.
Lt Gerald L. Carter USN of Winston, OR MIA in N. Viet Nam on Jan. 26, 1971 while flying a A-4 Skyhawk.
SSGT Donald Coates USMC of Tigard, OR MIA Feb. 1, 1966 over N. Viet Nam while flying has a crewman on a KC-130 Hercules.
Lt Douglas C. Condit USAF of Forest Grove, OR MIA Nov. 26, 1967 over N. Viet Nam while flying a F-4 Phantom.
Lt Daniel Cooper USN of Medford, OR MIA on Feb. 2, 1972 over S. Viet Nam while flying a A-7 Corsair .
Capt Herb Loby USAF of Oregon City, OR MIA on Feb. 4, 1967 over N. Viet Nam while flying a EB-66 Destroyer.
Lt Joseph Enchanis USAF of Portland, OR MIA on Nov. 5, 1969 on Laos while flying a F-4 Phantom.
SSGT Wayne Eckley USAF of Enterprise, OR MIA on Dec. 29, 1967 over N. Viet Nam while flying has a crewman on a C-130 Hercules.
Lt Richard Elzinga USAF of Shedd, OR MIA on March 26, 1970 over Laos while flying a O-1 Birddog.
Lt. Col. Donald Fisher USAF of Halfway, OR MIA on Dec. 29, 1967 over N. Viet Nam while flying a C-130 Hercules.
Lt Gene Goeden USN of Cornelius, OR MIA on March 17, 1967 over N. Viet Nam while flying a A-1 Skyraider.
SSGT Arden Hassenger USAF of Lebanon, OR MIA on Dec. 24, 1965 over Laos while flying has crewman on a AC-47 Spooky.
LCDR Michael Hoff USN of La Grande, OR MIA on Jan. 7, 1970 over Laos while flying a A-7 Corsair.
Capt Robert Hoskinson USAF of Moro, OR MIA on July 29, 1966 on N. Viet Nam while flying a
EC-47 Surveillance aircraft.
Maj. Edward Johnson USAF of Newberg, OR MIA on Dec. 21, 1972 over N. Viet Nam while flying a B-52 Stratofortress.
Lt William Kinkade USAF of Corvallis, OR MIA on Sept. 1, 1968 over N. Viet Nam while flying a
F-4 Phantom.
Capt Larry Knight USAF of Albany, OR MIA on Oct. 7, 1966 over S. Viet Nam while flying a RF-4 Phantom.
W/O William LaGrand USA of Portland, OR MIA on Sept. 5, 1954 over S. Viet Nam while flying a AH-1 Huey Cobra.
LCDR Donald Lindland USN of Eugene, OR MIA Sept. 6, 1972 over N. Viet Nam while flying a A-6 Intruder
LCPL Donald USMC Longanecker of Portland, OR MIA on July 8, 1966 over S. Viet Nam while flying has a crewman on a CH-46 Sea Knight.
Spec.4 David Lovegren USA of Portland, OR MIA on March 1, 1969 over S. Viet Nam while flying has a crewman on a UH-1 Huey.


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Capt Tyrrell Lowrey USAF of Portland, OR MIA June 18, 1965 over S. Viet Nam while flying a B-52 Stratofortress.
Capt Richard Mallon USAF of Portland, OR MIA on Jan 28, 1970 over N. Viet Nam while flying a
F-105 Thunderchief Wild Weasel.
Capt Paul T. McClellan Jr. of Stayton, OR MIA Nov. 14, 1965 while supporting the 7th Cavalry in
the Ia Drang Valley, S. Viet Nam while flying a A-1 Skyraider awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
He was immortalized in the book/movie “We Were Soldiers”.
Spec. 4 Warren Newton USA of Canby, OR MIA Jan 9, 1968 over S. Viet Nam while flying has a crewman on a UH-1 Huey.
Capt. Robert Nopp USA of Salem, OR MIA on July 14, 1966 over Laos while flying a OV-1 Mohawk.
Ens. Bruce Patterson USN of Portland, OR MIA on July 27, 1967 over S. Viet Nam flying flying has navigator on a KA-3 Skywarrior.
PO3 Wayne Reinecke USN of Milwaukee, Or MIA on Jan. 12, 1967 over N. Viet Nam while flying has a crewman on a SH-3 Sea King.
LT William Ricker USN of Portland, OR MIA on Oct 28, 1968 over S. Viet Nam while flying a A-4 Skyhawk.
M/SGT Harold Roberts Jr. USAF of Portland, OR MIA June 18, 1965 over S. Viet Nam while flying has tail gunner on a B-52 Stratofortress.
Capt Theodore Shorack Jr. USAF of Salem, OR MIA June 9, 1966 over N. Viet Nam while flying a A-1 Skyraider.
Capt Edward Silver USAF of Junction City, OR MIA July 5, 1968 over N. Viet Nam while flying a
F-4 Phantom.
Capt Hallee Smith USAF of Portland, OR MIA on Jan 8, 1968 over N. Viet Nam while flying a RF-4 Phantom.
Lt Robert Stanley USAF of Portland, OR MIA on April 1, 1967 over N. Viet Nam while flying a F-4 Phantom.
SGT John Strawn USA of Salem, OR MIA on March 4, 1971 over N. Viet Nam while flying has a crewman on a JU-21A Surveillance aircraft.
Maj. Edwin Troxell USAF of Eugene, OR KIA on Aug. 2, 1971 over Laos while flying a T-28 Trojan.
Major Lloyd Walker of Mt. Angel, OR MIA on Jan 31, 1967 over Laos while flying a C-123 Provider.
Capt Thomas Walker USAF of Toledo, OR MIA on April 7, 1966 over Laos while flying a B-57 Canberra.
Spec.4 John Ware USA of Hermiston, OR MIA on Nov 4, 1969 over S. Viet Nam while flying has a crewman on a UH-1 Huey.
WO1 Gerald Woods USA of Salem, OR MIA on Feb 18, 1971 over S. Viet Nam while flying a UH-1 Huey.







Killed/Missing in Action
War on Terrorism
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WO1 Erik Kesterson USA from Independence, OR KIA on Nov. 15, 2003 in Iraq while flying a H-60 Blackhawk.



Killed in aircraft accidents while on active duty
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Lt Mark Baker USAF of Portland, OR 123rd Fighter Sqd. OR ANG KIFA on Jan.3, 1989 while flying has radar officer in a F-4 Phantom.
Capt Carl Brose of Portland, OR 123rd Fighter Sqd. OR ANG KIFA on Feb. 14, 1951 while flying a P-51 Mustang.
Capt Charles Burrell USAF of Salem, OR KIFA in Viet Nam while flying a C-123 on Oct 10, 1969.
Lt. Col Gerald Clark USAF of Portland, OR 123rd Fighter Sqd. OR ANG KIFA on Sept 22, 1978 was flying has radar officer on a F-101 Voodoo flown by Capt. Peglow.
Capt Ed Fisher USAF of Portland, OR KIFA while flying a AT-6 in 1954.\
Capt. Jack Haley USAF of Portland, OR 123rd Fighter Sqd. OR ANG KIFA on March 20, 1950 while flying a P-51 Mustang.
Lt. Col. Gerald Johnson USAF of Eugene, OR KIFA in Sept 1945 over Sea of Japan while flying a B-25. Oregon’s top air ace with 22 kills awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
Hazel Y. Lee of Portland, OR KIFA while flying a P-63 King Cobra Woman’s Air Service Pilot.
Lt James Long USAF of Portland, OR 123rd Fighter Sqd OR ANG KIFA on Jan. 9, 1959 while flying has radar officer in a F-89 Scorpion flown by Lt Powell.
Capt Wallace Parks USAF of Portland, OR 123rd Fighter Sqd. OR ANG KIFA on June 25, 1956 in Boise, ID while flying a F-94 Starfire.
Lt John Kominoth USAF of Portland, OR 123rd Fighter Sqd. OR ANG KIFA on June 25, 1956 while flying has a radar officer on a F-94 Starfire flown by Capt Parks.
Capt. Steve Peglow USAF of Portland, OR 123rd Fighter Sqd. OR ANG KIFA on Sept. 22, 1978 while flying a F-101 Voodoo.
Lt Jerry Powell USAF of Portland, OR 123rd Fighter Sqd. OR ANG KIFA on Jan 9, 1959 while flying a F-89 Scorpion.
Lt James Long USAF of Portland, OR 123rd Fighter Sqd OR ANG KIFA on Jan. 9, 1959 while flying has radar officer in a F-89 Scorpion flown by Lt Powell.
Lt Richard Price USAF of Portland, OR 123rd Fighter Sqd. OR ANG KIFA on April 23, 1951 while flying a P-51 Mustang.
Capt. Dave Seitz USAF of Portland, OR 123rd Fighter Sqd OR ANG KIFA on Dec. 20, 1972 while flying a F-101 Voodoo.
Lt Paul Tiggert USAF of Portland, OR 123rd Fighter Sqd. OR ANG KIFA on March 6, 1951 while flying a P-51 Mustang.
Capt Taylor C. White USAF of Portland, OR 123rd Fighter Sqd. OR ANG KIFA in 1952 while flying a P-51 Mustang.

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Good Man Jack....Quite an emotional moment I would think. Needs to be done more often esp. with the young folks. So many of them have no idea what goes on outside their small world....and have no idea of the sacrifices made so they can be safe in that world. Thanks again Jack....

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I am a citizen of the Air

That's excellent, Jack. So many forget the basic purpose of Memorial Day. Thanks for posting that.

Of particular note to me. God Speed, All.

LT Richard Jackson USN of Empire, OR MIA on June 12, 1952 over N. Korea while flying a AD-1 Skyraider.

Lt Gene Goeden USN of Cornelius, OR MIA on March 17, 1967 over N. Viet Nam while flying a A-1 Skyraider.

Capt Paul T. McClellan Jr. of Stayton, OR MIA Nov. 14, 1965 while supporting the 7th Cavalry in
the Ia Drang Valley, S. Viet Nam while flying a A-1 Skyraider awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
He was immortalized in the book/movie “We Were Soldiers”.

Capt Ed Fisher USAF of Portland, OR KIFA while flying a AT-6 in 1954.

W/O William LaGrand USA of Portland, OR MIA on Sept. 5, 1954 over S. Viet Nam while flying a AH-1 Huey Cobra.

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"I spent most of my money on alcohol, women and skyraiders....and the rest of it I just wasted."

Thanks to all who serve - past, present, & future!

My Friend - MAJ. BRAD "GYRO" FUNK, killed in a T-38 Talon at Sheppard AFB, TX - May 1, 2008 along with his student Lt Alec Littler

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Memorial Day, 2008: Online Lists of Military Casualties

The War Library continues its ongoing compilation of military casuatlies.
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Memorial Day Resource Guide: http://members.aol.com/vetsofamer/memday.htm

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Thank you Jack for letting all of those people there know what Memorial Day is truly about. And to those that may have felt that you spent too much time memorializing the fallen, may they rot in H#LL!

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Demand my respect and never gain it. -Me

...just another plane dreamer.

Nicely done, Jack. Good for you!

Gary

Jack,

That's one of your best posts yet!
Couldn't agree more with your sentiments about the Memorial Day barbecue. That's kind of how I've felt about some events here in San Antonio.

Ryan

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The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. - Prov. 21:31 - Train, Practice, Trust.

Eric,
It was Paul's widow at the service. Time for a repaint!
Also for you
Capt Theodore Shorack Jr. USAF of Salem, OR MIA June 9, 1966 over N. Viet Nam while flying a A-1 Skyraider.
I was surprised to discover 3 of the VT-8 TBD pilots are from Oregon.

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Good job Jack! Thanks.

As a side note; Erik Kesterson's 7/8 scale Nieuport now resides up here at KBLI.

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Wow, what struck me about this list is that nearly everyone of the Vietnam era men on that list were MIA and apparently never recovered.

Very humbling and a good reminder of what today is supposed to be about.

Thank you Jack for redirecting all of our thoughts today.

I believe his dad sold it and donated the $$ to the Afrgan-Iraqi Freedom Memorial at the
OR Vets Dept here in Salem
http://www.mil.state.or.us/images/Afghan-IragFreedomMemorial/FreedomMemorial.shtml

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Thank for keeping the focus on what the ay is truly about.

As an addition or sidenote, I had a similar event yesterday. While at home with my wife, 2 young kids, and my mother in law we were enjoying a few steaks on the grill and enjoying our freedom. The news started a run down of all the names of the Marylanders of the armed forces from the current Middle Eastern conflict who made the ultimate sacrifice. I stood and read every single name. As they were slowly rolling by my 4 1/2 year old daughter said to me "Daddy it's not important, it's just the end of a show" to which I quickly snapped back "It IS important!" I then made everyone in the house sit down, shut up, and read every name. After it was done, I sat my daughter down and explained to her why it was important. I don't think she truly got it, but just having lost her grandfather 6 months ago to cancer and knowing how that felt I think it made an impression.

Chuck