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Mims, John C.
John C. Mims, USAF (Retired)November 28, 1968 — December 10, 2024 John C. Mims, 56, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. John was born on November 28, 1968, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, into a proud military family that saw him call diverse places home, including Alaska and England, during his childhood. He graduated from…
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Dale L. Potter, USAFOctober 2, 1934 – November 30, 2024 Dale Lawrence Potter was born on October 2nd, 1934, outside of Joseph, Oregon to George Lawrence Potter and Ilene (Thompson) Potter. He passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, in Centennial Colorado. Dale grew up on the family ranch outside of Joseph. He thrived in…
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Brian J. Porter, USAF (Retired)March 11, 1964 – November 30, 2024 Brian Joseph Porter, age 60, of West Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 30, 2024, at his home in West Grove, PA. He was the spouse of Elizabeth Porter, with whom he shared 17 years of marriage. Born in Darby, PA, he was the…
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Anthony F. Desmond, USAFOctober 10, 1943 – October 23, 2024 Sharon Springs – Tony Desmond, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1974 and previously of Cherry Valley, died on Wednesday, October 23rd, at Palatine Nursing Center. He was 81.Born in Amsterdam on October 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Anthony J. and…
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Thomas Vane Higgins II, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Retired)December 07, 1964 – September 21, 2024 Lt Col Ret Thomas Vane Higgins II of Enterprise, Alabama, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his residence surrounded by family. He was 59. Memorial services will be at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in the chapel of…
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David Allan Richardson, USAF (Retired)June 28, 1938 – November 04, 2024 David Allan Richardson was taken to Heaven on Nov. 4, 2024. Dave was born in Highland Park, California on June 28, 1938, to Carl and Phyllis Richardson. He attended La Verne College in La Verne, California and joined the Air Force after graduation. Dave…
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Anthony E. Holland, Lt. Col. USAF (Retired)January 25, 1925 – October 06, 2024 Lieutenant Colonel Anthony E. Holland (Tony), 99 years old, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, passed away at his home on October 6, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, Tony was born on January 25, 1925, to Ralph Edward and Martina Walter Holland…
Read MoreTeamer, Franklin
Franklin Teamer, USAFFebruary 24, 1944 – September 20, 2023 One of our Flight Engineers died last month. Very little additional info beyond what I have on this small tribute. Frank Teamer always had a ready smile and was a guaranteed pleasure to fly with. Rest in peace brother. Thanks to Tom Green for the above…
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Charles D. Bathman, Major, USAF (Retired)August 21, 1935 – March 07, 2023 Watauga, Texas – Charles D. Bathman, Major USAF Retired, “Charlie” born August 21, 1935, passed away at the age of 87 on March 7, 2023, in Ft. Worth, Texas. Charlie is survived by his son, daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In his early…
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Peter J. Thomas, SMSgt., USAF (Retired)March 09, 1945 – August 07, 2024 A memorial service to honor Pete was held at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 11:00 am, 4310 Sara Rd, SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124, where memories of Pete were shared. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pete served a tour in the Vietnam…
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