More detail on this person: I am Gil Lahlum,
Phil's younger brother. Phil died in June of 1976.
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03/10/2024
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He was a Marine Corps. Captain, and he died when
the F4 Phantom fighter he was flying suffered a
catastrophic failure and crashed while conducting
maneuvers with two Air Force fighters off the
coast, near MCAS El Toro. I just wanted to tell
you that he died with his boots on, serving the
Corps that he loved so well. He was a great guy,
is sorely missed, and we are very proud of him.
From: Gil Lahlum