Rochon, Michael G, -WA

Michael G Rochon Basic Training at Lackland AFB then assigned to Sheppard AFB for tech school, helicopter mechanic. On graduation, assigned to the CH-3 pilot training squadron at Sheppard. Volunteered for Viet Nam and received orders for the 20th SOS. Became assistant crew chief for Staff Sergeant John Thorburn, who had also been in my…

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Richardson, David Allan

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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Ricketson, Robert C.

Robert C. Ricketson, Captain, USAFJune 29, 1944 – August 03, 2000 Robert Charles Ricketson, of 430 Enfield Center Road passed away unexpectedly at the Wilson Hospital in Johnson City on Thursday, August 3, 2000, at the age of 56. Born on June 29, 1944, in Alexandria, Virginia, Robert was the son of the late Howard…

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Rosvold, Robert T.

Robert T. Rosvold, Major, USAFJuly 12, 1932 – August 17, 1982 Major Robert Rosvold, 39, of Mesa, Ariz., husband of the former Judy Evans of Madison, died Aug. 17 in Ontario, Ore. His wife is the daughter of the late William H. Evans of Madison, member of the Dane County Board and former Madison alderman,…

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Roberts, Phillip E.

Phillip E. Roberts, Major, USAF (Retired)January 29, 1933 – June 08, 2013 Phillip Eugene Roberts, 80, returned to be with his eternal companion, Muriel, on June 8, 2013. Services will be held in the Elma, WA chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Graveside…

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Rish, Wyman M. Sr.

Wyman M. Rish Sr., Lt. Colonel USAF (Retired)February 17, 1942 – December 19, 2003 Wyman McQueen Rish. Mr. Rish died Friday, December 19, 2003. Born in Columbia on February 17, 1942, he was a son of Rannie Swygert Rish and the late Wyman Levi Rish. He graduated from Brookland-Cayce High School and the University of…

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Ripka, James F.

James F. Ripka, USAFOctober 15, 1944 – June 08, 2012 James “Jim” Ripka, age 67, of Hampton, Florida passed away June 8, 2012, at his residence. Jim was born in Utica, NY on October 15, 1944, to the late Frederick Ripka and Rose Hadfield-Ripka. Jim grew up in New York Mills, NY and proudly served…

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Reagan, Paul M.

Paul M. Reagan, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Retired)July 27, 1923 – May 04, 2014 Paul served in the US Army Air Corps 1943-1945 and the US Air Force 1945-1970. Paul married Phyllis. They are the parents of Mike, Becky & Amy. Paul Michael Reagan was born in Nazareth, Pennsylvania to William A. and Gertrude Reagan. After…

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Raper, John A.

John A. Raper, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Retired)July 05, 1931 – March 13, 2010 John Austin Raper, 78, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessica Ann Raper. He is survived by his children, Jennifer Ann Raper of Albuquerque, Justin Allen Raper and wife, Erika Munz of Edgewood, NM;…

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Reber, Terry – FL

Terry Reber served as a helicopter mechanic. 432nd Tactical Drone Group at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ., for 1 year. 601st Maintenance Sq. at Sembach AB, Germany on CH–53C’s for 3 years.

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