WILLIAM SCOTT ESTILL 23 October 1948 – 8 February 2001 Bill Estill – 1967 Bill was born to Lester D. Estill (1920-2013) and Eva Lois Simmons Estill (1920-2013) on October 23, 1948 in on May 31, 1947 in King City, Missouri. Bill’s father Lester served in the US Army in WWII encoding and decoding messages that directed fighter planes in…
MARSHALL SIMMONS ESTES 31 May 1947 – 3 April 2006 Marshall was born to Robert Benjamin Estes (1915-1982) and Thelma Elizabeth Simmons Estes (1921-2009) on May 31, 1947 in Ripley, Tippah County, Mississippi. Marshall had three sisters: Carole, Kitty and Kay as well as three brothers: Robert Jr., John and Joseph. Marshall joined the Army on March 12, 1968. Upon…
ERIC RICHARD “Rick” HOOKER 20 June 1946 – 9 October 2006 Rick & his Father 1970 Rick was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to William Wightman Hooker Jr. and Avis Adelaide Herrington Hooker on June 20, 1946. He had an older brother, William Wightman Hooker III who predeceased him (1943-2003) and a sister Mary Hooker Tong. Rick married Lola Kathleen…
VASSILI B. (aka WILLIAM / BILLY) VOLKOV 10 APR 1945 – 16 JUL 1997 Billy was born in Persianovka, Rostov, Russia on April 10, 1945 during the worst of the repressive Stalin years. The practice of their Christian Molokan Religion was strictly forbidden. Billy’s family emigrated to the United States via Ellis Island on the ship “Vulcania” – departing Naples…
On Friday, November 9, 2018, Donald “Donnie” Gene Lail, loving husband, father of two and grandfather of five passed away at the age of 69. Donnie was born on January 27, 1949 in Portsmouth, VA to Clarence D. and Mary Lou Munson Lail. He served in the United States Army and was a helicopter crew chief during the Vietnam War.…
ERNEST CHRIS HASSELFELD 19 May 1949 – 7 Dec 1983 Chris was born to Ernest Carl Hasselfeld (1921-2001) and Louise (nee McInelly or McNalley 1925-2010) Hasselfeld in Utah – a family of devout Mormons, rich in church history. As a youth, his family lived in Los Angeles, CA., his father serving as a Deputy Wiring Inspector prior to relocating to…
William Anthony (Tony) Dennis 3/1/1950 – 8/23/1980 Tony was born and died in Middletown, Ohio to Elmo Ray Dennis and Betty (Ballinger) Dennis. He attended Middletown High School, graduating in 1968. Shortly after graduation, on July 9, 1968 he enlisted in the Army as an Infantryman. He attended Jump School, then Pathfinder school before being assigned to the 4th Infantry…
Darrell L. Shaw Shaw, Darrell L. Age 68 of Lino Lakes, died Dec. 21, 2018. He was a proud Vietnam Vet serving as an Airborne Ranger. Recipient of a Silver Star, Bronze Star with valor, and Purple Heart. Best known for his quick wit, contagious smile, and ability to make people laugh. Unconditionally loved his wife of 45 years,…
Robert A. Larsen, age 72, died on January 3, 2019 at the Lyons V.A. Hospital, Lyons, N.J. from cancer caused by Agent Orange while proudly serving his country in Vietnam from 1968-1970. Born in Plainfield in 1946, he was a longtime resident of Cranford, NJ. He was a graduate of Cranford High School, UnionCounty College, and received a BA degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, all in NJ. Bob was an Airborne Ranger in Co…
LTC Kim Harmon Olmstead Carlisle, PA. – LTC Kim Harmon Olmstead (July 24, 1943 – January 8, 2019) would have been 76 today. His sudden passing six months ago was too soon for proper goodbyes. He is survived by his loving wife, daughter and son, and grandchildren, as well as friends, family, and, at least as importantly, his fellow veterans with…