Ron & I lived close to each other on base and used to jog to work together in the morning.
Ron is survived by his wife, Janice; his son, Ronald Jr.; and his daughter, Robyn.
Another friend and fellow SAR crewman, Dave Rathbun also onboard as 2nd Crew, helped surviving 20 passengers out of aircraft before sinking. Pilot & Copilot (LT Bob Bell) also survived, although Bob Bell was severely injured. I was SAR Swimmer in the water on helo rescue at the site after plane had sunk.
Memorial Headstone at:
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Lemay
St. Louis County
Missouri, USA
Plot: Section MC Site 81
Ron & I lived close to each other on base and used to jog to work together in the morning.
Ron is survived by his wife, Janice; his son, Ronald Jr.; and his daughter, Robyn.
Another friend and fellow SAR crewman, Dave Rathbun also onboard as 2nd Crew, helped surviving 20 passengers out of aircraft before sinking. Pilot & Copilot (LT Bob Bell) also survived, although Bob Bell was severely injured. I was SAR Swimmer in the water on helo rescue at the site after plane had sunk.
Memorial Headstone at:
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Lemay
St. Louis County
Missouri, USA
Plot: Section MC Site 81
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF
AE2 US NAVY
VIETNAM
KILLED ON DUTY
BELOVED FATHER
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