albert metcalf
ametcalf734@gmail.com
stationed together at NKP
1202 arroyo pky Ormond Beach FL 32174 USA
GONE SO LONG AGO BUT STILL REMEMBERED
http://ametcalf734@gmail.com
I was a sgt at NKP 72-73 working in job control,which was out side of my afsc.Part of my duties was to do a maintenance debrief with the pilots after the sortie.That's how I met Rocky.After a few debriefs I got to know him better and realized what a great guy he was.Our debriefs were strictly business with a little bit of his humor mixed in.He never tried to pull rank on me,we had a mutual respect for each other,and boy that meant a lot to me.As far as a pilot he was one of the best.Even after the tail rotor had separated,after the initial pitch up,Rock continued to fly the helicopter and tried to get in under control. Rocky,I'm so glad to have known you.You will never be forgotten.
May 30, 2013 |
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pam snyder wooke
friend from HS
Little Egg Harbor NJ
40 years not forgotten
A dear friend
Jan 26, 2013 |
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Garnet Jenkins
garijen@bresnan.net
Grand Junction Co
~ In Humble Gratitude, For Your Sacrifice ~
In Remembrance of your Service and with a Multitude of Thanks for your Courage and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest well, Capt Gilbert Allan Rovito and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I am the sister of Sgt. David Dickinson, who also made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam in 1967..... ~TREASURE THIS HERO LORD, IN YOUR GARDEN OF REST, FOR WHILE HERE ON EARTH, HE WAS ONE OF OUR BEST~
Jan 10, 2011 |
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Fred 'Satch' Grill
jolly53@gmail.com
Crew Chief - 40th ARRS NKP '72 -'73
Gone, But Will Never Be Forgotten
Rocky, You were one of our best.I have a picture of us together after a mission in October '72 in the family room and I think of and pray for you everyday.
We always try to remember the best and forget the worst of what happened over there, but the day you were brought back from Cambodia was my worst,but you'll never be forgotten,my friend. You'll always be a HERO to me.
Jun 29, 2010 |
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Paul Hall
phall@suddenlink.net
Aircrarft Mechanie 72/73
124 Knights Court Scott Depot WV 25560 USA
Rocky
I was a mechanic and we call him Rocky. I left Thailand the week after the crash. He was a great guy.
Feb 21, 2010 |
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Malcolm Kirby
mlkdrk@earthlink.net
USAF Veteran - 191st photo recon.
Rest in Peace, my Brother
You will not be forgotten...
Jun 14, 2008 |
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Roy Spencer
Vietnam Veteran-Air Force Pilot
Helicopter Hero
Captain Rovito was a pilot on an HH53C helicopter
that crashed in northwestern Cambodia on June 14, 1973. The aircraft went down after an aerial refueling
over Tonle Sap, a large lake forming the southern border of Siemreab Province. Just north of the lake are the ruins of famed Angkor Wat. According to pararescuemen who were onboard and survived the crash, the helicopter pitched up after the refueling and became uncontrollable.
Jun 14, 2007 |
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manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. "He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless You for your Sacrifice!!!
Jun 14, 2007 |
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Bill Gallenstein
USAF Veteran
Zephyrhills FL 33541 USA
A very proud cold war USAF veteran remembers you on this day. My God bless you and your family always. I salute you, Thank you
Jun 11, 2007 |
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thomas shiffer jr.
skyjudge@chilitech.net
friend
christopher street
stroudsburg, pa. 18360 usa
A great guy
I played football with Allen in High School, he was a good athlete and a real nice guy. Terrible loss to all. Tom Shiffer, Jr. USAF, Viet Nam 69-70
Thursday, June 08, 2006 |
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