KOONE MICHAEL T

CW2 Michael T. Koone was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 04/03/2010 at the age of 64.6 from ALS
Seattle, WA
Flight Classes 68-519 and 68-35
Date of Birth 08/21/1945
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 121 AVN in 69-70, D/1/1 CAV in 72, D/17 CAV in 72
Call sign in Vietnam TIGER 27
This information was provided by Frank Evans

More detail on this person: On behalf of Mike Koone's widow, Happy Leonard, I need to inform you that my closest friend, Michael Todd Koone passed quietly away early Saturday morning, April 3. He fought a courageous battle with ALS since being diagnosed with it in August, 2009.

Mike was born in Roseburg,OR, August 21, 1945. He and his mother lived briefly in Seattle before settling in Silverdale, WA. He graduated from Central Kitsap High School in 1963. He served our country as a helicopter pilot by serving two terms in Viet Nam. After his service, he worked at the Bremerton Shipyard for 20 plus years as a nuclear inspector. He retired from the shipyard in 1997 and started a new career at Volvo Aero. Mike was a proud American and a friend to all. He enjoyed golf, cars, car racing, football, fine wines, and great food. He leaves his wife, Happy, daughter, Kathi, and his brother Jeff and his family. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date on May 22nd at 1pm at Café Revo in West Seattle.

From: Frank W. Evans

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