More detail on this person: I am writing to
correct/supplement the information concerning Gary
Denton. I have personal knowledge of this
information, as I went to high school with Gary,
joined the Marine Corps with him, served with him
at times and maintained a close relationship with
him and his wife until his death. This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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03/10/2024
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Gary was a Captain at the time of his death in a
helicopter crash in Atlanta, GA. He had only a few
months before he would have been released from
active duty. Gary was survived by his wife, Lynn,
and his infant child, Michael.
I do not recall the exact date of Gary's death,
but it was in the summer of 1973. I do recall that
Gary died on a Wednesday or Thursday, so July 1
(a Sunday) is not correct. He was buried in
Gainesville, GA, our home town.
Gary flew out of DaNang in 1970. I don't know
what unit, but he flew a CH-46.
From: Donald W. Strickland, Captain, USMC(R)