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HONORED ON PANEL 1W, LINE 24 OF THE WALL
SAMUEL YOUNG ADAIR JR
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SAMUEL Y ADAIR JR
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LEFT FOR SAMUEL YOUNG ADAIR JR
POSTED ON 10.29.2024
POSTED BY: Michael Warren Washburn
I Remember Captain Adair
I was born in 1963 to a career USN and later USAF officer; a fighter pilot - - Like Sam, if memory serves. From about 1968 to 1969 CPT Adair rented a garage apartment on my parent's property in Fort Walton Beach, FL. He became like part of our family; I had older brothers that he would throw the football around with; that sort of thing. Both he and my Dad served at either Eglin AFB or Hurlbut, I think my Dad was at both at some point. Sam was shot down (again, if I am remembering correctly) while we were stationed in Patch Barracks, Germany. Sam even visited us there. My parents and Sam were from the Southern United States and shared the same manners and culture; my mother and father never forgot him and never failed to share with us what an absolutely wonderful, friendly and polite young gentleman he was. I still remember Sam. Michael W. Washburn 919 890 4480. Anybody who knew Sam is welcome to call me anytime.
POSTED ON 5.21.2024
POSTED BY: Kendra Ritlinger
Your smile still breaks my heart
After all these years I still cry seeing your picture. As a young 16 year old wearing your POW/MIA bracelet I learned the truth about an ugly war, a war that cost young lives and devastated many familys. Your sacrifice is recognized and appreciated
POSTED ON 4.21.2023
POSTED BY: DAVID THOMPSON
MUSEUM POW/MIA BRACELET DISPLAY
https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/vietnam-pow-bracelet-display/
Dr. Dave Thompson
Palm Springs Air Museum
POW/MIA Bracelet Display Curator
Lt. Commander U.S. Navy 1964-1970
10-103 Lakeview Dr. Rancho Mirage, Ca 92270
760-328-0859 760-408-7660 [email protected]
POSTED ON 1.8.2023
POSTED BY: Martha A Morgan
Merry Christmas 2022, Happy New Year 2023
I am sorry I did not get to write on Christmas Day but I was very ill with stomach problems. This continued until now but is better. The pain was so bad for a couple of days that I thought I might be joining you in heaven. I know when it comes my time that God will take me when He is ready but I miss you so much I can hardly stand it. I had thought things would get better but the pain of missing you just keeps getting more. I love you.
POSTED ON 7.31.2022
POSTED BY: Susan Hungerford
He will never will be forgotten ...
Every Memorial Day, my bracelet is still worn in honor of Capt. Sam Y. Adair, Jr., and it always will be. During the year, the bracelet sits within my view, as it always has following my wearing it 365 days per year. Capt. Adair will never be forgotten.