STAFFORD ROBERT C

LTC Robert C. Stafford was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 02/11/2001 at the age of 69.7 from Cancer
Frederick, MD
Flight Classes 56-8 and 55-J
Date of Birth 05/16/1931
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 213 ASHC in 67-68
This information was provided by Glenn Carr

More detail on this person: Lung and bone cancer.I received this message this morning from the Otter-Caribou Association. I recall some heycav traffic regarding a Bob Stafford a few months ago. This Stafford was the tall slinder guy that commanded the Birddog company at Phu Loi around 67-68. I was Chinook company XO across the airfield and Bob used to chew on me for blowing his birddogs all over the place. He was a good friend and soldier. I shall miss seeing him at the Otter Caribou gathering. My feeble mind seems to recall Roger Winslow as one of the interested parties. Whom ever - regretably, I post this for your benefit.

From: Glenn Carr

Darrel Basom sends the following regarding Bob Stafford. Bob was an active member of the association, always on the lookout for new members, calling me with information about prospects. Made all the reunions since joining until San Diego. Bob was a special friend to many of us and will be missed.

Bob passed away on Sun 11Feb--service will be held at Ft Myer, 2:30 PM, Fri 23 Feb, with burial in Arlington National Cemetery. Bob's request was that in lieu of flowers, any donation should be made to the hospice where he was for his last 3-4 weeks. That address: Casey House,6001 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville, Md,20855. Bob fought the battle of lung and bone cancer for the last 6 months.

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

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