December 31, 2011

 

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I was at a Veterans Day event at Falcon Field in Mesa Saturday and had Col Ashby (Tuskegee Airman) stop by and talk about his days in the 90th.  A very dignified and interesting man.  He had a good recollection of his days with the 90th.  Can't remember his name but, the other guy was a Gunner in the 13th in 52.
Regards,
Gary

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Gary Long received a letter from the daughter of Major George Swingle who was a pilot in the 90th notifying us that he passed away in 2005.

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Gary received the following sad news from Jean about Wayne Rotsch:

Wayne passed away on July 11, 2011 surrounded by his family.   He had suffered with liver cancer.   I wanted you to know that he always enjoyed being with the 90th Squadron group at their reunions.  We made many good friends and I will miss seeing them --- but we do keep in touch.  Sincerely,  Jean C. Rotsch
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