THE WALL OF FACES

Dear WO Timothy Cole Jr, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

On Feb.21, 2009. Tim was inducted into the DustOff Hall of Fame at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. BRBRAl Michaels, who served with Tim and accompanied his body home in 1968, spoke as did Col. Jim Truscott, a Hall of Fame member and Tim's Platoon Leader. Harry Miller, who roomed with Tim & Al attended as did several other gentlemen who served with 'Timmy'.BRBROur family is humbled by this tremendous honor for Tim and thank all members of the DustOff Association for his election.

Tim is buried at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Newnan, GA. SS DFC-3OLC AM ARCOM PH

The son of Louise and Tim Cole Sr., Timothy Cole Jr., or “Skippy” as family and friends knew him, was born in on December 19, 1946 and raised in Newnan, Georgia. He attended Madras school and Newnan High School, graduating in 1964. In high school he excelled in academics and participated in honors clubs, and was also very active in his church. He loved spending time on his family’s dairy farm, and when his father passed away Tim took control of it while still in High School. Tim attended Georgia Tech for 2 years prior to voluntarily joining the Army for the express purpose of flying Medical Evacuation Helicopters. He married Peggy Calhoun in October 1967.
In Vietnam, Warrant Officer Tim Cole followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the Armed Services.  (Tim's father had served in the Navy during WWII.) He flew ambulance helicopters in IV Corps, and served eight months in Vietnam. On October 18, 1968 Tim had completed a rescue mission when he heard a cry for help. He flew in and picked up two people, and while taking off he was shot down by heavy automatic weapons fire. The two people Tim had picked up survived, though he did not. Tim earned many decorations while in Vietnam, including The Silver Star, The Distinguished Flying Cross five times, The Purple Heart, The Army Commendation Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, The Air Medal, The Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star, the Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, and The Vietnam Service Medal.

-posted by Elise, Jonathan, Heather, and Adrienne from the Newnan High School Vietnam History Class

On Feb.21, 2009. Tim was inducted into the DustOff Hall of Fame at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX.

Al Michaels, who served with Tim and accompanied his body home in 1968, spoke as did Col. Jim Truscott, a Hall of Fame member and Tim's Platoon Leader. Harry Miller, who roomed with Tim & Al attended as did several other gentlemen who served with "Timmy".

Our family is humbled by this tremendous honor for Tim and thank all members of the DustOff Association for his election.