COOK WILLIAM G

WO1 William G. Cook was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 08/07/2016 at the age of 75.6
Sarasota, FL
Flight Class 66-23
Date of Birth 01/12/1941
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 11 GS 1 CAV in 66-67, 1/9 CAV
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More detail on this person: COOK, William Gregory "Greg" 75, of Indian Rocks Beach, passed away Aug. 7, 2016, while a patient at the Bay Pines VA Hospital. He was born in Rome, GA, and raised on several different military bases around the country. He graduated from Bullis Prep School in Silver Spring, MD and did undergraduate studies at Berry College in Rome, GA. Greg was a decorated U.S. Army pilot serving during the Vietnam War and received the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was an avid yachtsman, fisherman, and accomplished equestrian. He was a member of the distinguished Mensa high IQ society. His parents, Wilson L. and Mildred L. Cook predeceased him. Survivors include his sister, Sandra L. Talbot (Wayne) of Gulfport, his brother, Wilson L. "Speedy" Cook Jr. (Diane) of Crawfordville, FL, and his life partner of 20 years, Susan Ricker of Indian Rocks Beach.

Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Aug. 9, 2016

This information was last updated 08/10/2016

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