More detail on this person: SUN VALLEY, Idaho - On the morning of July 4, 2012, Jason "Chick"
Bridge passed in his hometown of Sun Valley, Idaho. He was 73.
Chick was born in Nashua, N.H., the second son of Mike and Althea Bridge. Both he and his brother,
Winston, were raised in the nearby city of Keene where his parents were teachers.
Chick's parents and brother preceded him in death.
Chick is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; and three children, Tracy, Ty and Lyman and their
mother, Susan. Besides Tracy and her husband Mike in Greenland, N.H.; younger son, Lyman and wife
Jamie in Bellevue, Idaho, an older son, Ty, and Chick's daughter in-law, Julie, living in Novato,
Calif., he leaves four grandchildren, John Jason, Lilianna, Parker, and Jason Alex. As well as, from
Sonoma County, his brother-in-law, Bill Madson and sister-in-law, Yvonne and their children, Max and
Allie.
As a young man, Chick was an outstanding two sport athlete, baseball and basketball in high school
and later at the University of New Hampshire where he was a starting pitcher. While at the
university he was also a cadet in Air Force ROTC, and at graduation was commissioned in the Air
Force. He selected active duty in May 1962 to fulfill his long harbored ambition to become a pilot.
Lt. Bridge flew the Sikorsky CH-3C "Jolly Green" helicopter in Vietnam and Southeast Asia; a true
hero, rescuing downed crew members behind enemy lines. In 1968, after more than six years of active
duty and service in the Air National Guard, Major Bridge retired from the Air Force; his collection
of awards included the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Chick then went on to enjoy a
30-year career flying as captain for American Airlines. He loved to spend his time with his family
and friends. Chick continued to live life to the fullest; it was a life well lived, he touched many
lives and he could always light up a room with his smile and a well-timed joke.
A private celebration of Chick's life was held July 7, 2012, with family and friends, where many
wonderful stories were shared about Chick's antics; there was much laughter and fond memories
honoring the life of a great man, one of the best.
The family asks that donations in his name be given to the Blaine County Animal Shelter.
Friends and family are welcome to share memories at www.woodriverchapel.com.
Visit www.fosters.com/obits for an online guest book.
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