HONORED ON PANEL 1W, LINE 32 OF THE WALL
GARY BRUCE FARRIS
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GARY B FARRIS
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POSTED ON 9.8.2021
POSTED BY: Dwain Baxter
Old childhood Friend
Gary and I were friends way back in the early fifties his dad and my dad served in the army together that was how we or families became friends. Glad I was able to find his name on wall thought about him often he lost his life way to soon
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POSTED ON 2.18.2021
POSTED BY: Jury Washington
Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.
May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace 1LT. Farris, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.
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POSTED ON 8.25.2018
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear Lt Gary Farris,
Thank you for your service as a Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander - Helicopter Pilot. Another national holiday is coming, and we honor you this Labor Day. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
Thank you for your service as a Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander - Helicopter Pilot. Another national holiday is coming, and we honor you this Labor Day. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 9.28.2017
POSTED BY: [email protected]
Final Mission of 1LT Gary B. Farris
1LT Gary B. Farris was a UH-1 helicopter pilot serving with the 57th Assault Helicopter Company. On May 25, 1972, 1LT Farris was the aircraft commander of a UH-1D (#64-13554) operating in Kontum Province, RVN, approximately 8 miles east of Polei Krong Airfield when the aircraft was fired on by a hostile ground force. While the crew attempted an emergency landing, the main rotor blade struck a tree. It was reported that Farris was fatally injured exiting the aircraft when he was struck by the rotor blade. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org, armyaircrews.com, and vhpa.org]
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