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There have been many RallyPoint members who have sought ways to recognize impactful individual service members and veterans who have passed either in combat or after their military career.
It is not practical to recognize every individual with a separate discussion, but we are happy to host those posts on this central thread.
You are invited to post responses here about individual service members and veterans that you wish to honor.
It is not practical to recognize every individual with a separate discussion, but we are happy to host those posts on this central thread.
You are invited to post responses here about individual service members and veterans that you wish to honor.
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“Rick” started his weather career as a Lieutenant at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ in the 1970s, and I had the privilege of being his detachment commander. Rick loved airplanes and flying and we traded rides; I gave him several rides in sailplanes flying from Ryan Field in Tucson, and he returned the favor with flights in a Grumman Tiger. Two stories about Rick are worth repeating:
During summer thunderstorm season one day he and I were in the process of putting out a weather warming when an AF Academy Cadet, on-base as a Third Lieutenant, walked into the Weather Station. Rick barked out to the young fellow, “Don’t say a thing! Stand at the wall. Watch what we are doing. We will talk with you after we get this done!” The cadet did exactly as told. He watched as we put out the warning on the telewriter, called the three command posts and numerous flying units, and afterwards, we explained what we were doing and how important it was to get the warning out with the desired lead time, and then chatted some more about the mission of our weather unit.
In the spring of 1979 Rick deployed from Davis-Monthan to Aviano in Italy to provide weather to an Air Guard Unit during an overseas deployment, and during that time he pinned on Captain. After returning to Arizona, the phone rang one day and he sang out, “Aviano Weather, Lt Wohlman…er..DM Weather, Lt…, oh heck, I don’t know where I am or what I am, how can I help you?”
Rick was a marvelous young fellow to have on a busy base; he was involved in the unit, flying, taking care of young “RJ,” and a very good weather guy. I am sorry to hear of his passing, but was so glad to know him and share time in the sky with him.
Bob
ROBERT W. ENDLICH
5010 Noche Bella Loop
Las Cruces, NM 88011
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Subject:
George Rasa
Date:
Sun, 25 May 2014 18:13:21 +0000
From:
jim derham < [login to see] >
Dave, could you insert a little note somewhere to ask if anyone remembers George Rasa. He was sometime Instructor and apparently must have served with Det. 2 1st WWing on Guam as he had the "L'il Joe" unit badge which we only got in '64/5. As we don't remember him he was evidently after that time.
During summer thunderstorm season one day he and I were in the process of putting out a weather warming when an AF Academy Cadet, on-base as a Third Lieutenant, walked into the Weather Station. Rick barked out to the young fellow, “Don’t say a thing! Stand at the wall. Watch what we are doing. We will talk with you after we get this done!” The cadet did exactly as told. He watched as we put out the warning on the telewriter, called the three command posts and numerous flying units, and afterwards, we explained what we were doing and how important it was to get the warning out with the desired lead time, and then chatted some more about the mission of our weather unit.
In the spring of 1979 Rick deployed from Davis-Monthan to Aviano in Italy to provide weather to an Air Guard Unit during an overseas deployment, and during that time he pinned on Captain. After returning to Arizona, the phone rang one day and he sang out, “Aviano Weather, Lt Wohlman…er..DM Weather, Lt…, oh heck, I don’t know where I am or what I am, how can I help you?”
Rick was a marvelous young fellow to have on a busy base; he was involved in the unit, flying, taking care of young “RJ,” and a very good weather guy. I am sorry to hear of his passing, but was so glad to know him and share time in the sky with him.
Bob
ROBERT W. ENDLICH
5010 Noche Bella Loop
Las Cruces, NM 88011
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-------- Original Message --------
Subject:
George Rasa
Date:
Sun, 25 May 2014 18:13:21 +0000
From:
jim derham < [login to see] >
Dave, could you insert a little note somewhere to ask if anyone remembers George Rasa. He was sometime Instructor and apparently must have served with Det. 2 1st WWing on Guam as he had the "L'il Joe" unit badge which we only got in '64/5. As we don't remember him he was evidently after that time.
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I regret to inform the body of the death of MoH recipient and former POW SGM(R) Jon Cavaiani. He passed after a long struggle with myelodysplastic syndrome this morning at approximately 0600 HRS PST. Requiescat in Pace.
http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3245/cavaiani-jon-r.php
http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3245/cavaiani-jon-r.php
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Sgt Shon (Doc) Hill Nov 1974-July 2014 Served in Iraq
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For all who have moved onto better things than this world could ever offer you, this is for you.
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A special remembrance that affected me personally, during my pre-MOB at Ft. Hood 2009:
From top left, Spc. Jason Dean Hunt, 22, of Frederick, Okla., Sgt. Amy Krueger, 29, of Kiel, Wis., Pfc. Aaron Thomas Nemelka, 19, of West Jordan, Utah, Michael Grant Cahill, 62, of Cameron, Texas, Pfc. Kham Xiong, 23, of St. Paul, Minn., Staff Sgt. Justin M. DeCrow, 32, of Evans, Ga. From bottom left, Pfc. Michael Pearson, 21, of Bolingbrook, Ill., Russell Seager, 51, of Racine, Wis., Francheska Velez, 21, of Chicago, Capt. John Gaffaney, 56, of Williston, N.D., and Major L. Eduardo Caraveo, 52, of Juarez, Mexico
From top left, Spc. Jason Dean Hunt, 22, of Frederick, Okla., Sgt. Amy Krueger, 29, of Kiel, Wis., Pfc. Aaron Thomas Nemelka, 19, of West Jordan, Utah, Michael Grant Cahill, 62, of Cameron, Texas, Pfc. Kham Xiong, 23, of St. Paul, Minn., Staff Sgt. Justin M. DeCrow, 32, of Evans, Ga. From bottom left, Pfc. Michael Pearson, 21, of Bolingbrook, Ill., Russell Seager, 51, of Racine, Wis., Francheska Velez, 21, of Chicago, Capt. John Gaffaney, 56, of Williston, N.D., and Major L. Eduardo Caraveo, 52, of Juarez, Mexico
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Another Veterans day. WE remember all who gave up parts of there time and talents so the rest of the Country remained free. FREEDOM is not free and Veterans have paid the price. HUG a Veteran today Remember , WE are the 1%.
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Sorry for the loss, another hero gone... God bless!
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