Posts Tagged ‘T’

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…

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…

Charles E. Trapp, Colonel, USAF (Retired)September 06, 1932 – January 08, 2024 Col. Charles E. Trapp Jr, USAF retired, 91, after living an out loud life and 46 years with his wife, Susie Trapp, quietly took his final flight on January 8th. He is also survived by his beloved daughters Linda Trapp (and Robert Shook)…

Jake M. Turnage, Staff Sergeant, USAF (Fallen)1998 – November 29, 2023 U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jake M. Turnage, 25, was a native of Kennesaw, Georgia. Jake entered active duty on Feb. 20, 2018, and Served as a Lead Flight Engineer and Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Training assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron,…

George S. Tarrant, USAFOctober 14, 1944 – May 05, 2001 George Stanley Tarrant was predeceased by his father, Stanley. He is survived by his mother, Margaret; sisters, Antoinette “Toni” Bell; Nancy; and Greer Silk. A helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, George studied and became fluent in the Chinese language. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1st Lieutenant Tarrant served…

Larmar G. Tullos, Colonel, USAF (Retired)June 13, 1919 – February 12, 1996 Larmar’s obituary has not been located as of the date of this post. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lt. Colonel Tullos served in the Vietnam War as a HH-3E pilot with the 37th ARRS in the 1968-1969-time frame.

Herbert W. Trail, Major, USAF (Retired)July 31, 1923 – February 12, 1996 MAJ Herbert W. “Mark” Trail, an Air Force helicopter pilot, that President Ike had “set up” the helicopter service from the White House to Camp David Mark passed away February 12, 1996, in San Angelo, TX and is buried in the VA Cemetery…

Donald Y. Thompson, Colonel, USAF (Retired) September 17, 1944 – May 31, 2016 Donald “DY” Y. Thompson, 72 passed away in Austin, Texas on May 31, 2016, from heart complications. His Methodist Church memorial service was crowded with family and friends from far and near who mourned his passing.  The service included a beautiful Color…