I received this information From Udo's Daughter for
sharing,
John Pighini will be following up once we hear more on a Service
Dear Bill,
Udo passed a few days ago. I read him your text a few days prior so thank you for reaching out.
Would you please share the following information with the PJ Association?
Thank you very much!
Susanne
PS> Send our regards to your father
XOXOX
Dear friends and brothers of Udo C.J. Fischer,
Udo passed away peacefully on the evening Monday, May 10th with family by his side. In the days prior to his passing, he retained his lively personality by insisting on having a cigar, a beer and then enjoyed Mother's day dessert - a German Black Forest Cherry Cake. He was under the care of Hospice for
the last few weeks and they were amazing to ensure his comfort. I am grateful to the VA for providing a bed, and then another bed until it was comfortable for him. My sister Anneliese moved in to become caretaker for many months and she crafted home cooked meals with abundant menu selections and lots of butter. On his last day we could tell that his time was limited. Rosalie told him that it was okay to go because his PJ buddies in heaven were all waiting to throw a big party for him and
he would be surrounded by friends and family to greet him. I read emails to my dad that had just come in from a few PJs, and then he gave a final exhale and signed out. The email messages conveyed love and high regard for him. I am grateful that is the last thing he heard before he passed on. I wonder if his PJ buddies reached down and hoisted him out of that worn out body and lifted him up to his next life, free of pain, free of suffering, free of war, surrounded by those who made
his life richer through brotherhood.
We will be having a memorial service in about a month and will send out more information as it is finalized. We hope to make it virtual so that all can observe. I will be communicating with a few key people to get the word out. We are not listing information in an obituary as we want to maintain
privacy.
We ask for no flowers please and prefer that donations be made in the name of Udo C.J. Fischer to a few specific charities that will be named when we announce the memorial
service.
Rather than phone calls at this time, we would absolutely love your emails, stories, photos that include Udo, and any photos of Udo's art work you may have. We are compiling the information into a book. Please don't hold back on the expansive details and we will take whatever you can provide. Include
typical Udo quotes, stories and antics. This information means alot to his children because he never discussed work at home - it was his time off the job with family. You all know more than we do about his incredible life serving our country as well as his more humorous adventures. Please send information to Susanne Fischer Mitchell at susieq.zing@gmail.com.
You may forward this email to others who had a personal connection to Udo.
Thank you for your support and love for my father. They don't make 'em like that anymore.
Gratefully,
Susanne Fischer Mitchell
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The AIG, May 15th, 2021Reunion / Rodeo
USE THIS LINK TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM NOW
Best to do online
If you have to call, use Pararescue 2021 when calling 520-792-3500, #1
"Once a PJ, Always a PJ"
This Could be it, rooms are running out,
Make your Room reservations Now, Rooms are going fast... make plans now, and share with others...
Dont miss a chance to see old friends, some for the last time...
Reunion dates are Set...
Tucson AZ, JW Mariott Starr Pass, a 5 Star Resort
Special $96 rate Plus fees for Pararescue 2021!!
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October 27th-30th, 2021
31st being a Travel day home
Room Reservations and Reunion Registration will begin early January 2021
Sponsors can e-mail us now to reserve your spot.
bill.watson@pjassociation.com
USE THIS LINK TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM NOW
If you have to call, use Pararescue 2021 when calling in 520-792-3500, #8
There has been a Block of rooms set aside for our Great event. We will begin registration in late Jan 2021 and we will post all the information you will need to the PJA website, Facebook page and the AIG. All you need now is to mark your dates.... We have a great events scheduled, just waiting on the hotel to finalize a few events associated with pricing. With 3 Units in AZ at Davis-Monthan the 68th FTU,
306th and the 48th RQS, This will make for a great competition and the gathering of hundreds of PJ's and CRO's.
Let's show all those other Associations how we Role. Rodeo events will begin Monday the 25th if you want to come in early, rooms will be allowed the negotiated Per-diem rate of $96 + Taxes...
If you know of any businesses that would like to sponsor this great event and Competition please email; bill.watson@pjassociation.com
PJ Reunion
events are being finalized with the hotel
October 27th / Wed - Registration (1200-500), Ice Break and Opening Ceremony Hospitality room events, 1600-2300
*Other events and Competitions TBD
Oct 28 / Thur - Registration, Events with the Rodeo, and More,
Golf Tournament, Bikers Ride, Poker Tournament Painting With Friends, Full schedule will be out soon with Registration.
Oct 29 / Events and Rodeo Awards Presentation,
Oct 30 / Events Membership Meeting and PJA Banquet
Oct 31st, Travel day home
The Teams and Units are hard at work,,,
PJ Rodeo
October 24th - 29th, 2021
It takes a lot of work to put these events on so please help, We are
always in need of volunteers to pull this off and will need many for each day. Chris Tellsworth will be the POC and Chair for the Reunion and Rodeo in Tucson, Ctellsworth80@gmail.com
Looking for anyone living in the Tucson area to help with a few events and needs, please let us know if you and or a friend, family or others are willing to help, still have lots to do and planing catch up because of issues with closing and people not quite back to work.
Coming in early, let us know, volunteer and share the word.
Golf day
Motor cycle ride event
Poker Tournament, Painting with Friends and more...
Mystery events... Competition with the Competitors, Hooyah...
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- To commemorate the memory of all U.S. A.F. PJ's/CRO's who have given, or will give, their lives in defense of freedom.
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Association Officers:
- President - Bill Watson
- Vice Pres. - John Pighini
- Treasurer - Ryan Beckmann
- Recorder - Scott Gearen
Association Board Member:
- Rod Alne
- Joe Topel
- L.D. Jeffries
- Steve West
Past Association Presidents:
- Roy Taylor
- Randy Galloway
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