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The AIG 12/19/2018
"Once a PJ, Always a PJ"
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Chuck Morrow
Dear PJ friends and their wives. I just wanted bring everyone up to the understanding of my medical condition. In the month of October, Chipper Williams ask you to pray for me, so I would continue to get well.
On the 26th of November, I had to return to the hospital, this time to re-do the initial procedures. This time, the Doctors removed 55 ccs of fluid (first time in October was 17 ccs). The drain surgery was initially accomplished on the 29th of November, they put a drain into my right side, mid-way across from my right lung.
This drain was left in from the 29th until the 9th of December while I was in ICU. I went into A-Fib during the time of 30 November until 9 December, when I went back into normal rhythm.
I had a heart shock on the 12 of December and released on the 13th of December.
I want to thank everyone for their prayers
Charlie becomes a Jumpmaster
When the 68th RQS had "Charlie" prior
to the PJ Reunion "Charlie" completed the USSOCOM accredited USAF MFF JM
course. He attended the graduation ceremony and was given his
Certificate/MFF JM wings for Class 18-03 dated 17 Aug 18 (Attached is his
picture). My question to you is who would you like me to send his stuff to?
I am not sure who should be holding it since "Charlie" is no longer with us.
SPAKAUSKAS JEROME E.
Age 85, of Hampton Township, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Born November 8, 1932 in New Kensington, he was the son of the late Julius and Mary (Toskus) Spakauskas. An Air Force veteran, Jerome served during the Korean War and in Germany. He was a Pararescueman in the 48th Air Rescue Squadron. He was an electrical engineer. He was a member of St. Ursula Parish and VFW Post 9199 in Shaler. He is survived by his wife, Helen Margaret (Pelescak) Spakauskas; children, Deborah Ann (Anthony) Rodgers, of Scottsdale, AZ; James Jerome (Suzanne) Spakauskas, of Richland Township; Diane Marie (John) Hart, of Shaler Township; grandchildren, Brian, Nicole(Chad), Rachel and Bethany; great-grandson,
Noah. In addition to his parents, Jerome was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers. Jerome's family will welcome friends from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m., on Friday, November 2, 2018 at KING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2841 Woodland Circle in Allison Park. A Blessing Service will be held on Saturday, November 3, 9:30 a.m., at the King Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery in Pittsburgh. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Jerome's
family at www.kingfuneralhome.com.
To all, This additional obituary is for those who missed the other notice and wished to send condolences the family of Pararescueman Edward Martin “Red” Willis.
Red was 88, and passed away after a sudden illness on November 16, 2018.
Red was preceded in death by his adored wife of 55 years, Margaret Geraldine “Gerrie” Willis, and five brothers: Robert, Garth, Jack, Charles, and William.
He is survived by his sister, Shelby Boling, his sister-in-law, Rose Lynn Willis, his children, Robert “Rob” Willis (Karen), Debra Frandsen Heaton (John III), Donna Foster, Dixie Neff (John) and grandchildren, Shaun Frandsen O’Connor (Phelim), Lindsey Frandsen, Kyle Frandsen (Erica), Erin McNeely (Chad), Leah Willis, Matthew Foster
(Ali), Zach Neff, Parker Neff, and step-grandson John W. Heaton IV; great-grandchildren Luke, Liam and Elin O’Connor, Kinleigh and Emma Frandsen, and Abel and Evie McNeely; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Red was a highly decorated veteran of the United States Air Force where he served for 23 years as a Pararescueman (also known as a PJ), part of the Air Force Special Operations community who rescue and recover downed aircrews from hostile areas. Their motto is “That Others May Live.” He is a recipient of a Silver Star Medal, three
Distinguished Flying Crosses, and an Air Medal.
After his retirement in 1974, he and Gerrie returned to their roots, their home state of South Carolina. There, they reunited with old friends and family, although their pararescue friends would be family for life. He rarely missed a Pararescue Reunion, including the most recent one in September
2018.
Red was an avid woodworker and nearly all family members have a birdhouse, Adirondack chair, or table he made by hand. He loved his family and friends dearly, whom he spoke to regularly on the phone or during visits to his house on Lake Greenwood. His true happiness was found on his deck, laughing and telling stories with
visitors.
He traveled the world with the Air Force and had a career of which the nation and his family could be proud. A graveside funeral service with full military honors was held on November 20, 2018, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Laurens
SC.
The family wishes to especially thank Red’s devoted Lake Greenwood neighbors and his nephew, Mark Nye Willis, who officiated the funeral service, and the many fellow PJs who attended the service.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Christmas For Kids at P.O. Box 68 Laurens, SC 29360.
Condolences may be expressed to the family: Rob Willis, 25262 La Cresta Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629.
John Pighini
Vice President
PJAssociation
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Get your Life Membership Today for Christmas
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| Pararescue Association Membership Chairman Chuck and others are working hard to get your dues and information up-to-date. Any questions, Ask Chuck. Our Goal is to get everyone to a Life Membership.
Once a PJ, Always a
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| Pararescue Association Officers:- President - Bill Watson
- Vice Pres. - John Pighini
- Treasurer - Ryan Beckmann
- Recorder - Scott Gearen
Association Board
Member:- Rod Alne
- Joe Topel
- L.D. Jeffreis
- Steve West
Past Association Presidents:- Chuck Morrow
- Roy Taylor
- Randy Galloway
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A special thank you to all of
our Sponsors If you find that you need the services of any of them, please give them an opportunity to earn your Business Strengthening relationships among all USAF Pararescuemen – past, present, and future;
fostering camaraderie among those who have earned the title, PJ; and providing an extended community for all USAF Pararescuemen and their families. |
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