In Loving Memory ... CPL. Gary Lewis Colombo.
*** Gary has a military stone in his honor at Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla,WA. Posted by: Robert Sage
*** Corporal Colombo was a member of the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164, Marine Air Group 16, 1st Marine Air Wing. On March 6, 1968, he was Crew Chief on a Boeing Sea Knight Cargo Helicopter (CH-46A). He was on a maintenance test flight from the Amphibious Assault Ship USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8) when it crashed into the South China Sea. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in me, your brother, sisters and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
GARY LEWIS COLOMBO - Marine Corps - CPL - E4
Age: 21
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Sep 6, 1946 - Born in Walla Walla, Wash.
From: YAKIMA, WA
Religion: ROMAN CATHOLIC
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, Louis/Lewis Columbo, Born March 26, 1925 and Mother, Dorothy M. Colombo, Born June 20, 1926, Both of Walla Walla, Washington. Sisters, Sandy Lehan and Deanna Colombo.
***** Bob Harrison - Cornelius OR
Gary and Gerald were flying off ship when they had a double flame out and crashed in the ocean. Gerald was at the gun on the left side of the bird and Gary was standing in the door. Gerald made it out over the gun. Gary's body was never found. The hardest thing I ever did in my life was to stop in Wallawalla to see Gary's family.
My friends, you are all missed.
Semper fi.
***** Charles Nowotny - H.B., ca., 92646, USA
Gary, I'll, never forget you and I'll keep my pledge. You're missed.
Cen
CPL - E4 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 2 years
His tour began on Mar 6, 1968
Casualty was on Mar 6, 1968
In OFFSHORE, SOUTH VIETNAM
NON-HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - CREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH AT SEA
Body was not recovered
Panel 43E - Line 16
Other Personnel in Incident:
Corporal Colombo was a member of the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164, Marine Air Group 16, 1st Marine Air Wing.
On March 6, 1968, he was Crew Chief on a Boeing Sea Knight Cargo Helicopter (CH-46A).
He was on a maintenance test flight from the Amphibious Assault Ship USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8) when it crashed into the South China Sea.
Gary was the only crew member lost.
His remains were not recovered.
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.
*** Gary has a military stone in his honor at Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla,WA. Posted by: Robert Sage
*** Corporal Colombo was a member of the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164, Marine Air Group 16, 1st Marine Air Wing. On March 6, 1968, he was Crew Chief on a Boeing Sea Knight Cargo Helicopter (CH-46A). He was on a maintenance test flight from the Amphibious Assault Ship USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8) when it crashed into the South China Sea. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in me, your brother, sisters and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
GARY LEWIS COLOMBO - Marine Corps - CPL - E4
Age: 21
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Sep 6, 1946 - Born in Walla Walla, Wash.
From: YAKIMA, WA
Religion: ROMAN CATHOLIC
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, Louis/Lewis Columbo, Born March 26, 1925 and Mother, Dorothy M. Colombo, Born June 20, 1926, Both of Walla Walla, Washington. Sisters, Sandy Lehan and Deanna Colombo.
***** Bob Harrison - Cornelius OR
Gary and Gerald were flying off ship when they had a double flame out and crashed in the ocean. Gerald was at the gun on the left side of the bird and Gary was standing in the door. Gerald made it out over the gun. Gary's body was never found. The hardest thing I ever did in my life was to stop in Wallawalla to see Gary's family.
My friends, you are all missed.
Semper fi.
***** Charles Nowotny - H.B., ca., 92646, USA
Gary, I'll, never forget you and I'll keep my pledge. You're missed.
Cen
CPL - E4 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 2 years
His tour began on Mar 6, 1968
Casualty was on Mar 6, 1968
In OFFSHORE, SOUTH VIETNAM
NON-HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - CREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH AT SEA
Body was not recovered
Panel 43E - Line 16
Other Personnel in Incident:
Corporal Colombo was a member of the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164, Marine Air Group 16, 1st Marine Air Wing.
On March 6, 1968, he was Crew Chief on a Boeing Sea Knight Cargo Helicopter (CH-46A).
He was on a maintenance test flight from the Amphibious Assault Ship USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8) when it crashed into the South China Sea.
Gary was the only crew member lost.
His remains were not recovered.
***************************
.
In Loving Memory ... CPL. Gary Lewis Colombo.
*** Gary has a military stone in his honor at Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla,WA. Posted by: Robert Sage
*** Corporal Colombo was a member of the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164, Marine Air Group 16, 1st Marine Air Wing. On March 6, 1968, he was Crew Chief on a Boeing Sea Knight Cargo Helicopter (CH-46A). He was on a maintenance test flight from the Amphibious Assault Ship USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8) when it crashed into the South China Sea. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in me, your brother, sisters and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
GARY LEWIS COLOMBO - Marine Corps - CPL - E4
Age: 21
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Sep 6, 1946 - Born in Walla Walla, Wash.
From: YAKIMA, WA
Religion: ROMAN CATHOLIC
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, Louis/Lewis Columbo, Born March 26, 1925 and Mother, Dorothy M. Colombo, Born June 20, 1926, Both of Walla Walla, Washington. Sisters, Sandy Lehan and Deanna Colombo.
***** Bob Harrison - Cornelius OR
Gary and Gerald were flying off ship when they had a double flame out and crashed in the ocean. Gerald was at the gun on the left side of the bird and Gary was standing in the door. Gerald made it out over the gun. Gary's body was never found. The hardest thing I ever did in my life was to stop in Wallawalla to see Gary's family.
My friends, you are all missed.
Semper fi.
***** Charles Nowotny - H.B., ca., 92646, USA
Gary, I'll, never forget you and I'll keep my pledge. You're missed.
Cen
CPL - E4 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 2 years
His tour began on Mar 6, 1968
Casualty was on Mar 6, 1968
In OFFSHORE, SOUTH VIETNAM
NON-HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - CREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH AT SEA
Body was not recovered
Panel 43E - Line 16
Other Personnel in Incident:
Corporal Colombo was a member of the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164, Marine Air Group 16, 1st Marine Air Wing.
On March 6, 1968, he was Crew Chief on a Boeing Sea Knight Cargo Helicopter (CH-46A).
He was on a maintenance test flight from the Amphibious Assault Ship USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8) when it crashed into the South China Sea.
Gary was the only crew member lost.
His remains were not recovered.
***************************
.
*** Gary has a military stone in his honor at Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla,WA. Posted by: Robert Sage
*** Corporal Colombo was a member of the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164, Marine Air Group 16, 1st Marine Air Wing. On March 6, 1968, he was Crew Chief on a Boeing Sea Knight Cargo Helicopter (CH-46A). He was on a maintenance test flight from the Amphibious Assault Ship USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8) when it crashed into the South China Sea. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in me, your brother, sisters and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
GARY LEWIS COLOMBO - Marine Corps - CPL - E4
Age: 21
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Sep 6, 1946 - Born in Walla Walla, Wash.
From: YAKIMA, WA
Religion: ROMAN CATHOLIC
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, Louis/Lewis Columbo, Born March 26, 1925 and Mother, Dorothy M. Colombo, Born June 20, 1926, Both of Walla Walla, Washington. Sisters, Sandy Lehan and Deanna Colombo.
***** Bob Harrison - Cornelius OR
Gary and Gerald were flying off ship when they had a double flame out and crashed in the ocean. Gerald was at the gun on the left side of the bird and Gary was standing in the door. Gerald made it out over the gun. Gary's body was never found. The hardest thing I ever did in my life was to stop in Wallawalla to see Gary's family.
My friends, you are all missed.
Semper fi.
***** Charles Nowotny - H.B., ca., 92646, USA
Gary, I'll, never forget you and I'll keep my pledge. You're missed.
Cen
CPL - E4 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 2 years
His tour began on Mar 6, 1968
Casualty was on Mar 6, 1968
In OFFSHORE, SOUTH VIETNAM
NON-HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - CREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH AT SEA
Body was not recovered
Panel 43E - Line 16
Other Personnel in Incident:
Corporal Colombo was a member of the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164, Marine Air Group 16, 1st Marine Air Wing.
On March 6, 1968, he was Crew Chief on a Boeing Sea Knight Cargo Helicopter (CH-46A).
He was on a maintenance test flight from the Amphibious Assault Ship USS VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8) when it crashed into the South China Sea.
Gary was the only crew member lost.
His remains were not recovered.
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