American Aces Died in 2009
 

GIBSON, Ralph Duane (Hoot), 5, January 2, 2009, Tucson, Arizona (Korean War)

The year starts off very bad. Hoot was the chairman of this year's American Fighter Aces Association convention in Tucson in June.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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EDER, Willard Ernest, 6.5, January 8, 2009, (Coronado, California)?

Rest in Peace.

Frank Olynyk.

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SWETT, James Elms, 15.5, January 18, 2009, (Redding)?, California.
Medal of Honor.

Rest in Peace.

Frank Olynyk.

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Frank:

Thanks for all your hard work on this topic.

I am afraid its is going to be a bad year for obits.

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SUTCLIFFE, Robert Chandler, 5, January 30, 2009, Burlington, New Jersey.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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WESOLOWSKI, John Maxwell, 7, February 8, 2009, (Saratoga?), California.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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RUDOLPH, Henry Smith, 5, February 15, 2009, Atlanta, Georgia (?)

ZAESKE, Earling Wallace, 5, March 3, 2009, Spring Valley, Illinois.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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RODDY, Edward Francis, 8, April 6, 2009, Fresno, California (?)

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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COMSTOCK, Harold Elwood, 5, April 3, 2009, Fresno (?), California.

So long Bunny, it's been good to know ya.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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PORTER, Robert Bruce, 5, April 20, 2009, Fresno, California.

Rest in Peace.

Frank Olynyk.

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SUEHR, Richard Charles, 5, April 21, 2009, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

FISCHER, Harold Edward, 10, April 30, 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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STRANE, John Roberts. 13. April 7, 2009. San Diego, California (?).

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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THOMAS, Robert Francis, 5.25. May 22, 2009, New London, New Hampshire.

BOOTH, Robert John, 8. May 24, 2009, Visalia, California.

Rest in Peace, gentlemen.

Frank.

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All true heros. How can we repay them for their courage..........

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LUKSIC, Carl John, 8.5, May 24, 2009, Panama City, Florida.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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BANKEY, Ernest Edward, 9.5, June 2009, Newbury Park (?), California. An obituary was published on June 15, but it did not give the date of death. I have not been able to obtain that detail so far, but when I do I will post it.

ASCHENBRENER, Robert Wayne, 10, July 2, 2009, Cameron Park (?), California. No published obituary has been located.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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GRIFFIN, Joseph Henry. 7. July 23, 2009. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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Thanks for all your hard work on this topic.

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Henry G 'Hank' Mohr.

Will confirm date shortly though it was in the last two weeks.

He flew mission in Japan after the war with P-51 and P-57 during the Korean War and was also in Vietnam. 20 year veteran.

Pilot of P47D-28-RA K4-S 'Dottie Mae' of 511FS, 405FG recovered in 2005 and now being restored in Idaho. He crashed her on 8th May 1945.

www.alliedfighters.com

RIP

MS

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BOND, Charlie Rankin, Jr. 7. August 18, 2009. Dallas, Texas.

Rest in Peace.

I would note, to avoid confusion, that Henry G Mohr, whose death was noted in Mark Sheppard's previous posting, is not an ace.

Frank.

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REISERER, Russell Lawrence. 9. August 23, 2009. Bend, Oregon (?).

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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McCorkle, Charles Milton ("Sandy"). 11. August 24, 2009. Durham, New Hampshire.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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RUHSAM, John William. 7. June 27, 2009. Sun City Center, Florida.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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HILL, Harry Edward. 5. April 21, 2009. Given as resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and of Atlantic Shores, Virginia. I do not know which is right, nor whether he died in either one.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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I m so sorry for this loss. Life of fighters is always in danger and they live in the fear of death. Really they are so brave. I pray to God may he rest in peace.

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BOLDUC, Alfred George. 5. October 26, 2009. Tavares, Florida.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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ROY EVANS - EAGLE SQUADRON / FOURTH FIGHTER GROUP ACE. Passed away over the weekend, not sure about the date. Confirmed by his daughter in California.

I will treasure all the letters Roy that you sent over the years. A very nice man indeed.

Mark Copeland



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HILLS, Hollis Harry. 5. October 31, 2009. Palm Bay, Florida.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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EVANS, Roy William. 6. November 1, 2009. Victorville, California.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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I have just been advised that Hollis Hills, ( Holly) passed away on Oct 31 in Florida. A U.S. member of RCAF 414 , and the pilot who recorded the first Mustang air victory in WW2 at Dieppe. " he has slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God. " I understand the service will be held at Arlington National.

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BRUNMIER, Carland Edward. 6. December 9, 2009, Loma Linda, California.

Rest in Peace.

Frank.

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RIP for the men, but how cute to tell them aces with 5-20 air victories, how would you call hundreds of Luftwaffe pilots - Experts ?! or Gods