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Posted by Jim Harley on Tue Mar 05, 2002 03:31:20 PM

In reply top Has Col. Charles MacDonald passed on? posted by Lynn hoping against hope its not true on Tue Mar 05, 2002 02:10:38 PM

From: "pdahl"
Date: Mon Mar 4, 2002 6:31 pm
Subject: Notice


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To all members of the 475th fighter group it is with heavy, heavy heart I must advise you all that on this day , 4 March 2002 out beloved leader, the current leading, living fighter ace, Colonel Charles MacDonald past away. He had not been well for the past few weeks, but asked me not to past the word on his poor condition, and although I know how you all admired and respected him I felt it prudent to comply with his wishes. It was just last week when I spoke with him and his words were "PJ this old hoss is not doing too well". Then he deteriorated rather rapidly. His three sons have been at his side, It was so fortunate that we were able to get him to our last reunion. There will probably be a quiet, family funeral however, a future memorial of some type will follow. I will keep all informed so we will all have the opportunity to express our respect for ths noble warrior/leader. pj

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