More detail on this person: I have been worried
and bothered for the last few weeks when I found
Jack's telephone number disconnected! Several
internet searches finally turned this up. Jack
and I were in the same flight class in 1967, WOC
67-05 at Fort Rucker, Alabama. We did not know
each other then, nor in Vietnam, but became best
of friends 30+ years later when Jack found the
island of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands where
I was hiding from life. I shall miss my Good
Fellow and Good Friend, he was a very Good Man
and worked as hard as he could to be a good father
and provider for his family. We shared good times
and good stories as he puffed away on his always
present cigar. We drank beer and laughed at each
other as we watched sunsets. He was an active
Life Member of the VHPA (Vietnam Helicopter
Pilots Association). He flew with the 119 AHC in
1967 and 1968 and did a second tour of Duty with
the 180 ASHC, ending in 1969. He then worked at
NWC, China Lake, California and returned to Trona
about 2002 after living a few years here in St.
Croix. Jack, I am going to miss you my friend!
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03/10/2024
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Trona resident John Vincent Breedlove passed
away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, of natural causes.
He was 63.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 18
at 1 p.m. at the Trona VFW Post.
John was born Sept. 1, 1945, in Albany, N.Y. He
was a decorated Vietnam veteran, having served
from 1969 to 1972. He moved from Orange County
to Trona in 1982, and worked at the Naval Weapons
Center, China Lake as a weapons specialist until
his retirement.
He was a celebrated photographer, enjoyed flying,
traveling, and reading. He was very involved in
his community and was a lifetime member of the
Elks Lodge and the Trona VFW.
"He was a very good father and husband of 35
years. He was my best friend."
He is survived by his wife, Janet Breedlove of
Trona; son, John Paul Breedlove of Arizona;
daughter, Rosey Anne Breedlove of Ridgecrest;
daughter, Amber Lynn Breedlove of Tennessee;
nine sisters and brothers of Albany, N.Y.; father,
Arthur Breedlove of Albany, N.Y.; numerous nieces
and nephews.
Arrangements provided by Holland & Lyons
Mortuary, 371-1376. Media information provided by
the family.
RIDGECREST, Calif. John Vincent Breedlove, 63,
died unexpectedly October 11, 2008. He was best
friend to wife Janet; loving father to John Paul,
Rosey Ann and Amber Lynn. He is son of Arthur
and the late Jean Breedlove and survived by nine
siblings and their families. He graduated St.
John's H.S., Rensselaer with college interrupted
by the Vietnam War. He served as a chief warrant
officer 2, flying Hueys and was decorated with a
Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, National
Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal,
Republic of VN Campaign Medal and Air Medal.
Burial will be in Calif. but his local family will
hold a memorial Mass Wednesday, October 22,
2008 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Clinton Heights with
a reception following at the East Greenbush VFW.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Samuel
Stratton VAMC, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY
12208 is requested.