More detail on this person: September 29, 1945
- June 3, 2016
Richard D. Stone (Rick) Vietnam Veteran and
helicopter pilot, passed away on June 3, 2016 at
the age 70 after a brief illness. He was a
resident of San Antonio since 2006.
Born in San Francisco, CA, he served in the United
States Army. He received awards for his service
with 841 combat hours and was shot down three
times and had to walk out of the combat zone.
Rick received his commission when he graduated
from Eastern Washington University with a BA
degree in Political Science.
During the next 20 years, Rick worked in the
Federal Civil Service assigned to monitor Navy
contracts at the Boeing Corporation in the
Seattle. After his retirement, Rick and his wife
of 35 years, Donna, moved to the San Antonio area.
They traveled visiting family, national parks,
monuments, as well as, Canada and Ireland. Rick
had a great love for animals and music.
Rick is survived by his wife Donna, his step sons,
Gary Carollo of Colorado Springs and Dan Carollo
of Seattle, eight grandchildren, Abraham, Maria,
Gabriela, Valerie, Karen, John, Ben and Sarah,
three great grandchildren Ezekiel, Misha, Elias
and his brother Barry of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
and sister Robin Kropff of Spokane, Washington.
Also, 2 neices and 2 nephews.
Ten things that I learned from Richard Stone my
hero.
1. You are stronger that any challenge you will
ever face.
2. It is OK to get discouraged but never give
up.
3. If you have a gruff exterior be sure that it
covers a generous heart.
4. Do not shy away from people who stare at you
physical differences, talk to them and you will
soon see that their fear becomes appreciation.
5. America is important to the world and it is
worth any sacrifice to keep great.
6. Take care of your family and show them that
you love them by what you do.
7. Working with your hands is great therapy.
8. Music is the universal language and can
overcome barriers that the spoken work cannot.
9. Travel as much as you can while you can and
talk to people wherever you go.
10. You will not escape death by not planning
for it.
Thank you for your support.
Gary Carollo
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