RAMSEY FOREST L

1LT Forest L. Ramsey, LTC was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 05/01/2018 at the age of 72.7
Lexington, KY
Flight Class 69-8
Date of Birth 08/23/1945
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 199 LIB in 69-70
Call sign in Vietnam FIREBALL 14
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Forest Lee "Mike" Ramsey.II, 72, husband of Juanita Lewis Ramsey, died May 1, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born August 23, 1945 in Ashland, Kentucky, he was the son of Helen Alexander Ramsey and the late Forest Lee Ramsey. Mr. Ramsey was a University of Kentucky graduate. His career as an officer in the U.S. Army included many endeavors and positions, and he served as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. His military awards were numerous and include: the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Kentucky Distinguished Service Medal, Inductee, and Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame. He enjoyed being involved in the entertainment industry, receiving the 2014 IMTA (Images Model & Talent Agency) LA Male Actor of the Year. Survivors other than his wife include two children, Forest Ramsey III (Kelly) and Grady Stewart (Kimberly); three grandchildren, Emily Stewart, Jett Stewart and Forest "Mickey" Ramsey IV; and one brother, Steve Ramsey. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Greg Ramsey. Burial will follow in Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Burial information: Camp Nelson National Cemetery

This information was last updated 05/03/2018

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024