More detail on this person: Col. (Ret) Burnett
R. Sanders II passed away peacefully with his
family by his side on the evening of December 9,
2016. Born March 13, 1933, Bud was a native of
Stanford, KY. He graduated the University of
Kentucky (ROTC) in 1955 and was a member of the
Kappa Alpha fraternity. After graduation he
married his childhood sweetheart Emily Bell and
entered military service. Bud became a highly
skilled combat helicopter pilot. He was involved
in the development of arming rotary aircraft with
rocketry. His 30 years of service included a tour
of South Korea and two tours of Vietnam with the
Air Calvary. He and his wife retired to Louisville
in 1985 to be near their son and grandchildren. A
devoted man with a servants heart, Bud spent time
supporting and caring for his family. He and his
ever present dog Babe made so many friends during
their daily travels around town and at the
Champions Park dog run.Bud is preceded in death
by his wife of 56 years, Emily Bell Sanders. He is
survived by his son, Dr. B.R."Buz" Sanders III
(Denise), his grandchildren Michelle Sanders Mace
(Adam), Sam Sanders (Lacie), and his great
grandson Samuel.A private graveside service will
be held Tuesday December 13, 2016. Expressions
of sympathy can be made to the Kentucky Humane
Society and online condolences may be directed to
www.Rattermans.com
I was a scout pilot (and unit historian) in the
Silver Spurs at the same as Maj. Sanders knew him
very well. MAJ Sanders was an outstanding Troop
Commander.
From: Bruce Osborne, Silver Spur 18, A Trp 3/17
Air Cav, DiAn (Jan 69 thru Apr 69), Banshee 18, B
Trp 2/17 Air Cav, Camp Eagle (Apr 69 thru Dec 69)
Burial information: Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, KY
This information was last updated 01/28/2017
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