American Aces Died in 2008

[Frank Olynyk]

Neil,
Jim Goodson has moved back to the US, and lives near his son I believe. He is suffering from Alzheimer's to some extent. I believe when he travels now his son always goes with him; they were at the 4th FG reunion in Texas several years ago.

Frank.

[Frank Olynyk]

Sadly, I return too soon:

John Richard (Dick) Rossi, 6, April 17, 2008, Fallbrook, California

Frank.

[Frank Olynyk]

And once again I return far too soon:

Edward Alexander (Alex) Phillips, 5, April 17, 2008, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Frank.

[Frank Olynyk]

And immediately after posting that, I learned of another:

Truman Sheldon Barnes, 5, April 17, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada (?)

Frank.

[Frank Olynyk]

This is a bad month.

Joseph John Paskoski, 6, April 15, 2008, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (?)

Frank.

[Frank Olynyk]

This is a very bad month.

James Madison Morris, 7.333, April 2, 2008, Palm Harbor, Florida (?)

Frank Olynyk.

[Frank Olynyk]

And it continues to get worse.

Frank William Klibbe, 7, April 26, 2008, Tavares, Florida (?)

Frank.

[mayfair35]

I regret to report that Robert Barkey of the 325th FG, an ace, passed on 30 May 2008. Bob flew both the Thunderbolt and Mustang with victories in each aircraft. He was a fine pilot and man whom we all will miss.

Cordially, Art Fiedler