More detail on this person: Michael H. Mann,
LTC, USA (Ret). was born in Louisville, Kentucky
and who became a resident of Miami, Florida in
i962, passed away on September 27, 2014 at 0500
hours.
Michael participated in ROTC at the height of
Vietnam, when military service was at its least
popular. After graduating from the University of
Miami with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, he
was commissioned in the Army in January 1970,
and graduated from the Officer Rotor Winger
Aviator Course in February of 1971. He served in
Vietnam under the Cowboys, 335th, AHC,
8/71-11/71 and with the 175th, AHC, 8/71-2/72,
under the callsign Outlaw 18, where he earned the
Bronze Star. After he returned home, Michael
entered the Army Reserves, serving with 347th
Aviation Support Detachment, where he became
Airfield Commander. He also served with the 3220th
Medical Detachment and continued to hone his
skills for the next 20 years, retiring as a
Lieutenant Colonel with his Master Aviator Wings,
an achievement he was very proud of. Also, during
this time, Michael began his career with the
Metro-Dade Police Department, graduating with the
title of Most Outstanding Student. His career with
the police department spanned 29 years, during
which he received countless Certificates of
Appreciation for his presentations at numerous
Dade County Public Schools and many
accommodations for his exceptional contributions
to law enforcement in the community. As an
Aircraft Operator, Michael trained many of the
Police Pilots as they entered the unit, and
greatly enjoyed the privilege and opportunity to
do so. He loved his career and friends in the
department, and had limitless enthusiasm and
dedication for his work. During Hurricane Andrew
in 1992, Michael rode out the storm with his
partner in a police cruiser with riot helmets on
while the hanger and helicopters inside were
completely destroyed. Michael was a great asset
to the community and will be missed dearly by his
family and friends. He is survived by his wife of
34 years, Karen Mann; one daughter and his
beloved brother Thomas W. Mann, the last of the
four brothers. Michael's company was enjoyed by
all who met him, and he will always be remembered
as gracious and easy natured with a quick wit.
Michael's wishes were for all Memorials to be made
to the DAV.
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