Kally's Memory Wall
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I met Kal at 2003 reunion and enjoy being with him at several other reunions One reunion we roomed to together. I will miss him at future reunions.
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j. W. Wilson
November 5th, 2018 at 12:00am
The first time I met Kal was at Kokomo. We shared the trip and room for the St Louis VHCMA convention. When American Huey 369 was at ST Joe-Benton Harbor Lest We Forget event Kal would come over and see me. Missed him at St Joe and Kokomo this year. Slow hand salute, you will be missed kal.
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Paul Boggs
November 2nd, 2018 at 12:00am
I flew with Kally often with the 129th in Vietnam. He was a fine pilot and I considered him a friend. Visited with him in Mesa in 2015 and glad I did. I also saw him several times at the veterans event in Kokomo, IN. My condolences to his wife and family.
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Ted Buisker
November 1st, 2018 at 12:00am
Shirley, Sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences are with you and your family.
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Carol Lambrecht
October 27th, 2018 at 12:00am
My old Friend since Benton Harbor High school. Kal an me always shared a love of cars and motorcycles and eventually ended up together in Fort Rucker Alabama. He became a Huey pilot and I became a Huey crew chief. What a rest guy! I will miss him.
My condolences to Shirley and the family .
Clif Adams
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Clif Adams
October 21st, 2018 at 12:00am
I worked with Kally for years at plant 7 Whirlpool. He was a good friend. My condolences to his wife and family. May God bless all and hold you in His hands at this difficult time.
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Jerry Robinson
October 19th, 2018 at 12:00am
Kally worked for me on many occasions while employed at Whirlpool. His work ethics was exemplary. I will cherish the many conversations we had concerning Nam. We served during the same years. May the peace of the Lord be with you and your family my friend. The best is yet to come.....
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Guinn Hill
October 18th, 2018 at 12:00am
Your family has been a loving part of our family for 47 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Even though we are far away we are with you in spirit.
With all of our love The Dewey family.
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Angie Dewey
October 18th, 2018 at 12:00am
With a broken heart I remember our Kokomo gatherings with you. I will miss you my friend. Be at the gate waiting for me with your snicker when my time is up.
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Gently
October 18th, 2018 at 12:00am
First met Kal probably in the year of 1998 or 99 via the internet during my research of finding men who served with my KIA brother of the 129th Assualt Helicopter Company. In 2005 Dee and I met up with Kal in INDY on his Victory motorcycle and we were on our HD. Thus started our 4 day ride (journey ) to San Antonio TX for a 129th reunion. Spent 8 days on the road with Kal staying at the cheapest hotel we could find. Oh Kal was a stickler for finding the best deal to be had. Kal stayed at our house during a LZMarkey Mark Mini 129th gathering twice.
It's was always a pleasure and honor to be in Kal's presence. He is the one that taught me that flying a Huey became "SECOND NATURE" JUST LIKE RIDING A BIKE. MY ANSWER TO THAT WAS, " Yeah without somebody shooting at you trying to kill you. I miss Kal's special laugh and his friendship.So 18 years later and many,many visits with Kal and Shirley at 129th reunions and such I come to render Kal a SLOW HAND SALUTE.
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Mark Jackson
October 18th, 2018 at 12:00am
Condolences to Kalβs family! May my 129th AHC brother rest in peace. Jerry
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Jerry Heckathorn
October 18th, 2018 at 12:00am
My condolences to Shirley and Family. I had the honor of serving with Kal in 1967/1968 with the 129th AHC in Vietnam. 34 years later we accidentally met in Cold Water Ohio at the Vietnam moving wall. It was always nice seeing Kal and Shirley at the reunions.Kal will be missed by Family and his Brothers of the 129th AHC but, not Forgotten . Always A Brother!!! Alex
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Alex Fernwalt
October 17th, 2018 at 12:00am
My heart felt sympathy to you Shirley,Sherri and Greg. Also his grandchildren and son in law Don, and brother Terry.May you all find Peace and Strength during this difficult time. It was my pleasure to have him as my brother in law. He was always very kind to me.No more pain and suffering. He now joins his brother Barry and sister Sandy rejoicing together. God Love and Bless all of you. Love and Hugs.......
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patricia bergstrom
October 17th, 2018 at 12:00am
