SAUNDERS ERNEST W

CW4 Ernest W. Saunders was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/29/2002 at the age of 72.4
Lanexa, VA
Flight Class 57-12
Date of Birth 03/20/1930
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with A/1/9 CAV 1 CAV in 65-66
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More detail on this person: Mr Ernest W Saunders PAID DEATH NOTICES Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - Wednesday, July 31, 2002 Ernest W. Saunders of Toano, Va., passed away Monday, July 29, 2002. Survived by his wife, Carolyn A. Saunders; three children, Kathy L. Saunders-Emerson of Gloucester, Va., Cindy A. Schweitzer of Toano, Va. and Dale L. Saunders of Providence Forge, Va.; five grandchildren, Bridget M. Sanderlin, David L. Sanderlin, Tiffaney L. Saunders, Tabitha L. Saunders and Tamara R. Saunders; also one great-grandchild, Austin David Sanderlin. Mr. Saunders was retired from the United States Army with 33 years of service where he received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Distinguished Flying Cross along with other medals. Remains rest at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Graveside services with military honors will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to McGuire VA Medical Center or the Toano Fire and Rescue Squad. Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - Wednesday, July 31, 2002 Ernest W., a retired Army helicopter pilot who served in Vietnam, recipient of the Purple Heart, a Bronze Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross, husband of Carolyn A. Saunders.

Burial information: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, VA

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024