This was recieved this morning,
I am sad to report the death of my father, Maj. Lee
M. Brown, USAF (Ret.) Lee passed away yesterday morning, Feb. 20,
2008, in Naples, FL. Here is a link to his obituary in the Naples
Daily News:
http://obits.naplesnews.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewobit&ID=60746
Lee (Radio/Gunner) was the last surviving member of
his original B-25 crew, which included G. Schmidt (Pilot), J. Fitton
(Co-pilot), Cook (Navigator), and W.B. Brown (Engineer). A picture
of this crew in front of the B-25 "Little Chief Cockeye" can be found on
the Pacific Wrecks website:
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-25/cockeye/cockeye-mid44.html
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to:
Maxine Craig Brown
2860 Aintree Ln., Apt. 101
Naples, FL 34112
John L. Brown
1504 Willow Bend
Woodstock, GA 30188
jlb1504@bellsouth.net
We have recently learned of the passing of Jane Kuhl, beloved friend of Albert Braid, on May 22, 2007. Al and Jane had 11 years together, in which they vacationed around the world. We will miss them on the dance floor at the next reunion.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to:
Albert W. Braid
150 Race Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443-1627
William Cavoli Virtual Guestbook and Memorial
See the following link:
look under guest book/memorials to sign in and add your thoughts
thanks
Kathy Rubin
kathleenrubin@sbcglobal.net
210-602-5943
19638 Encino Way
San Antonio, TX 78259
We are so sad to inform you of the death of William J. Cavoli. After
a full and happy life, he passed away on the evening of April 19, 2007.
The Visitation and Rosary will be on Monday, April 23, 2007 from
6:30-8:30 PM, at Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 North Loop 1604 East,
San Antonio, TX 78232, (210) 495-8221.
The Funeral will take place on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 12 noon
at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio,
TX 78232, (210) 494-1660.
The burial services will take place at 1:30 PM at Fort Sam Houston
Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach, San Antonio, TX 78209, (210) 820-3891.
A reception will follow the burial services. The reception will
be held at 1021 River Park, San Antonio, TX 78216, (210) 493-6832.
If you plan to fly in for the services, please let us know you flight
information, and we will be glad to pick you up at the airport.
May we recommend the following hotels? They are close by.
Best Western Hill Country Suites, 18555 US Hwy 281 North, San Antonio,
TX 78258, (210) 490-9191
Drury Hotel, 801 North FM 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232, (210)
404-1600.
We appreciate your expressions of sympathy--donations to The Valley
of the Angels Orphanage, Bill's favorite charity in Guatemala, are especially
welcome. Their mailing information follows:
Father Roco Famigietti, DFM, PO Box 522505, Miami, FL 33152-2505.
Kathy Rubin
Kathy Cavoli
kathleenrubin@sbcglobal.net
wjckjc@sbcglobal.net
19638 Encino Way
1021 River Park
San Antonio, TX 78259
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-602-5943 or
210-493-6832
210-381-1527
To All Our Dear Rough Raider Friends:
My dear husband, father, grandfather, and Executive Secretary of the 500th Bomb Squadron Association passed away tonight, April 19, at a local hospital. Kathy Rubin and I will make final arrangements tomorrow, and will notify you by e-gram.
Should you wish to come to San Antonio for final services, please contact us so that we can help arrange accommodations.
Our phone numbers are:
Kathy Cavoli home (210) 493-6832
Kathy Cavoli cell
(210) 744-9829
Kathy Rubin cell
(210) 602-5943
Thank you so much for your love and support.
Kathy Cavoli
I would like to mention the passing of my mother, Norma R. Hall, on February 3, 2007. She was the wife of honorary member, Harris M. Hall, who is the brother of the late Lacy B. "Jack" Hall, who was killed in action while stationed in New Guinea, on 2, September, 1944.
Thank you.
Tammy Hall Shropshire
(Richard M. Green)
I am sorry to report the death of my father, Lt. Richard. M. Green, who piloted his B-25 to 50 missions for the 500th. He loved all of you.
Bill Green
4 March, 2006
Dear Rough Raider Family,
I recently received a letter from President Lynn Daker about Squadron and Group patches.
He is having some more made up. As I understand it they are both four inches in diameter.
The costs are as follows:
500th Squadron "Rough Raider" patch will $6.50 including postage and envelope.
345th Group "Air Apache " patch will be $5.50 including postage and envelope.
Contact Lynn Directly for more information.
Lynn Daker
329 Lakeshore Park Road
Boulder CO 80302
email Lwdwed@aol.com
Fellow Rough Raiders, we received this generous offer from Jeff Weiss. I'm sure many of you do not have records of your combat experience. This would be a fantastic opportunity to receive them. With luck they still exist, I know they do for many people at least. If you have an interest in obtaining this information please contact Jeff directly at the address below or send me (Warbird) the information and I can forward it to him. Furnish as much information as possible, such as Name, Rank, Service Number, Dates, Units, etc. as the more information he has the more apt he is to find the records. Please furnish this in a timely manner say within the next month.
Thank you and keep the memory
alive,
Harlan N. Hatfield
aka The Warbird
I received a call from William Cavoli today, asking how he might also be able to get a copy of his combat experience record. I don't think the archives is really set up to provide that service on an individual basis, and I don't think there is an alternative to simply going down there and reviewing the records. I don't currently have a plan to go back there, but if there are enough people in his position, I would be happy to make it a point to make a special trip. If you think it makes sense, I would be happy for you guys to circulate to the squadron the invitation for people to request their (or their relative's) record -- if it exists. Once there are a bunch of names, I will make a special trip back to the archives, and simply copy as many of the records as exist for names on the list.
Of course, I have no intention of charging for any of this. The only favor I would ask in return is if you could spread the word that I am interested in communicating with any squadron members out there who may have known Stan Andrews.
If this seems interesting, please let me know. Best regards.
Jeffrey Weiss
1101 14th St., N.W.
Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 682-1722 (office)
(202) 682-1723 (fax)
(202) 352-3226 (cell)
jweiss@weissiplaw.com