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Post by pat perry on Dec 14, 2013 8:07:31 GMT 9
From Bill Hoover 456th FIS Pilot. Ken Bell was one of the first 456th FIS Pilots at Castle AFB when they flew the F-86D. We were looking forward to having him and Rosemary at our 2010 reunion at Colorado Springs. Ken wrote a excellent book called "100 Missions North" AMAZONFrom West Point Military Academy Class of 1954 www.usma1954.orgWith great sadness I report the death of our classmate Ken Bell. Ken died at home in Monument, Colorado Friday 11 October 2009. Ken’s wife, Rosemary was at his side. He suffered from emphysema for many years and respiratory failure finally took its toll. Ken served our country for 30 years before retiring as a Brigadier General in 1984. Ken flew the F-105 Thunderchief fighter-bomber in Vietnam, both North and South. Interestingly, the F-105 was also retired in 1984 from the Air National Guard. Among his many awards were three Silver Stars, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, and three Legion of Merit medals. Ken and Rosemary were married in 1968 and have two sons, Chris and David. A service celebrating Ken’s life will be held at 10:00 am Friday the 18th of October at Monument Community Presbyterian Church, 238 3rd Street, Monument, Colorado. Interment will take place at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cemetery immediately following the church service. In lieu of flowers individuals are ask to make donations to the American Lung Association. Rosemary resides at 20180 Silver Horn Lane, Monument, CO 80132; phone 719-488-2984. His USAF Bio is here at this link: www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=4655 Ken was 78 years old (1931-2009) Salute to a fallen warrior, Pat P.  |
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Post by pat perry on Mar 12, 2015 21:54:19 GMT 9
Just had to add This Day in Aviation History article on three decorated Thud pilots.
Medal of Honor Air Force Cross Silver Star (Ken Bell was a F-86 pilot for the 456th FIS at Castle AFB, CA. He wrote a book "100 Missions North")
www.thisdayinaviation.com/10-march-1967/
Three well deserved decorations.
Pat P. |
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