TERRELL BRUCE A

WO1 Bruce A. Terrell was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 10/17/2007 at the age of 64.6 from Cancer
Indian Wells, CA
Flight Class 65-13W
Date of Birth 02/26/1943
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 116 AHC in 65-66, B/1 AVN 1 INF in 66
Call signs in Vietnam HORNET 37, DANGER 77
This information was provided by Bob Asbell

More detail on this person: Bruce Terrell passed away 10-17-2007 of pancreatic cancer. Bruce graduated with class 65-13, served in Vietnam in 1966 with the 116th AHC and later became a personal pilot for General William E. DePuy, 1st Infantry Division. Bruce retired from the US Coast Guard as a Commander. Bruce is survived by his wife, and high school sweetheart, Beverly. Bruce will be remembered by those that knew him as "the best" as a friend, person and aviator! Please remember Bruce and Beverly in your prayers.

I'm sorry to report the passing of Bruce A. Terrell last night, Oct 17, 2007. Bruce died from pancreatic cancer.

Bruce was with the 116 AHC in 1966 and also was the personal pilot of Gen. DePew, 1st Division Commander. For those of us that knew Bruce, he was "bigger than life" and "the best" as a pilot, patriot and friend!

Bruce is survived by his wife, Beverly (also his high school sweetheart) and four sons from a previous marriage.

From: Bob Asbell

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