KNIGHT ROBERT C

LTC Robert "Bob" C Knight was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 08/28/2013 at the age of 74.5
West Melbourne, FL
Flight Classes 62-8 and 63-5
Date of Birth 03/04/1939
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with A/101 AVN in 65-66, 336 AHC in 67-68
Call sign in Vietnam T-BIRD CHIEF
This information was provided by Gregory Elzel, Don Joyce

More detail on this person: LTC, U.S. Army Retired and recipent of the Distinguished Service Cross died on August 28, 2013. Bob lived in Melbourne, FL. He was a remarkable man, a leaders leader, a mentor, Master Army Aviator, and friend. He will always be remembered as T-Bird Chief of the Soc Trang Thunderbirds, 336th AHC.

Robert "Bob" Knight went to his heavenly home while being held in the arms of his loving wife, Dru, and devoted son, Ron, on August 28, 2013.

He is also survived by his other sons, Wally and Steve; daughter, Gina; granddaughter, Kristy; and sisters, Barbara Jordan, Shirley Letarte and Betty Bragdon.

Bob's life was spent in the Army where he was a fearless leader, a devoted friend, and a combat decorated hero. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and three Purple Hearts, he had too many other awards to list.

His exploits as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam are legendary. Bob served as National Commander for the Legion of Valor 2006-2007.

For three years, he was the Florida State Director of the Goldwing Road Riders Association and led the Platinum Coast Road Riders as chapter director for many years. He volunteered as a police officer for the Melbourne Police and also for the States Attorney's office, helping first offender youths.

Burial, with full military honors, will be at Arlington National Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

If considering tributes to his memory, he would appreciate remembering the Wounded Warrior Project.

Arrangements by Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Melbourne, 724-2222. Sign the family guestbook at www.afcfcare.com

Published in FLORIDA TODAY on September 4, 2013

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

This information was last updated 05/18/2016

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