FISHER EDWARD M

CW2 Edward M. Fisher was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 10/21/2012 at the age of 71.7 from Lung cancer
Elgin, IL
Flight Class 66-19
Date of Birth 02/19/1941
Served in the U.S. Army
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Edward Michael Fisher, 71, of West Dundee, passed away at St. Alexius Hospital on Oct. 21 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was a decorated Army Medevac helicopter pilot in Vietnam who was awarded two distinguished flying crosses, bronze star with V device, 15 air medals, and combat medic badge. He is survived by his daughter, Johanna Fisher of Kansas City, MO; niece Allison Steurtze of West Dundee; niece Sharon Alexander of Port Washington, WI; grand niece Stephanie Sawyer of Crystal Lake; and cousin Leonard Fisher of Northbrook. A private memorial service will be held for family members. Please make any contributions to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for cancer research.

Published in Chicago Tribune on October 27, 2012

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