Preston E. Hicks, age 75, of Mableton, GA, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away April 15, 2020, from complications related to Agent Orange exposure incurred while he served with HMM-265 in Vietnam 1969-70. During his years of active duty he served … Continue reading →
Daniel D. Dulude, 73, of New Windsor N.Y. passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, with family by his side. He was born April 29, 1947 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Alfred M. Dulude and Margret Newsham Dulude. He married … Continue reading →
Loren Edward Brand (Brandy) returned to base on December 10, 2020. Brandy served as a pilot with HMM-265 in Vietnam 1968-69. Here are the words from his wife and life partner, TJaye. ____________________________________________________________ Related Images:
Continue reading →Greenville, SC – Marine Corps Major Ray Fischel Smith, retired, 91, of Greenville, husband of Nell Smith, died at home on Friday, October 30, 2020. Ray went to Vietnam as a major with HMM-265 on USS Boxer in April, 1966. … Continue reading →
John W. Alber, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired) passed away on July 26, 2011 at age 79. “Big John” was with HMM-265 on the Carib cruise in 1965 and later came to Vietnam with HMM-262. He was the beloved … Continue reading →
First Lieutenant William T. “Billy” Hale Returned to Base on 11 October 1968 in a midair collision with a UH-34 in Vietnam while piloting a CH-46 with HMM-265. Photo taken from Billy’s entry at the Wall of Faces with comments … Continue reading →
George Henry Diacont, age 79 of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 1, 2020. He was born Thursday, August 21, 1941, in Baltimore, MD, son of the late George Henry and Gertrude May Diacont. George … Continue reading →
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Timothy Michael “Tim” Bastyr on September 24, 2020. Tim finally succumbed to his several aliments related to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. Tim was 75 years of age and … Continue reading →
Brian W. “Moose” Rolfe passed away peacefully in Greece, NY, with family by his side on Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 at age 81. Moose earned lasting fame in HMM-265 and elsewhere as a great pilot, great Marine, great guy, and … Continue reading →
LtGen Charles H. “Chuck” Pitman, Marine’s Marine, Naval Aviator Extraordinaire, and Plank-Holder at Trader Jon’s in Pensacola, returned to base on 13 Feb 12, 2020. The following obituary is taken by permission from an extensive tribute with 12 photographs published … Continue reading →