More detail on this person: WARRINGTON,
PENNSYLVANIA - Lt. Col. (ret) Robert G. Shain
(Bob) passed away Sunday, April 29 2012 at
Doylestown Hospital surrounded by his family.
Born in Iowa City, IA on Dec 2, 1934, Bob was a
1959 graduate of the Military Academy at West
Point. He served in the US Army for 20 years as an
infantry officer as well as a fixed-wing and
helicopter pilot. He completed 2 tours of duty in
Vietnam and was awarded the Legion of Merit, 2
Distinguished Flying Crosses, 2 Bronze Stars, 27
Air Medals with V for valor, Meritorious Service
Medal, Vietnamese Medal of Honor & Vietnamese
Cross of Gallantry. He served as commander of the
Executive Flight Detachment and pilot of
Presidents Nixon and Ford's helicopter, Army One,
from 1973 to 1976. Following his retirement he
enjoyed a long professional career in the
aeronautics industry.
Bob was an active supporter of the National Rifle
Association and a member of the Military Officers
Association. His greatest joy was spending time
with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sherry,
three children Cynthia Shain (Dave Hemminger),
Stephanie Shain (Adam Roberts), and Michael
Shain. He is and always will be the adored Papa of
Bella, Jason, & Mia. He is also survived by sister
in law, Nancy Shain and many nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. &
Mrs. EK Shain and an older brother Air Force Maj.
E. Rox Shain.
His family will receive friends at the
Varcoe-Thomas Funeral Home, 344 North Main St.,
Doylestown, PA 18901 from 10:30-11:30am on
Wednesday, May 9th. A service will follow at
11:30am.
Burial and funeral honors will be at Arlington
National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Doylestown Hospital, Development Department, 595
West State St, Doylestown, PA 18901 www.dh.org
or The MDS Foundation, 4573 South Broad St.,
Suite 150, Yardville, NJ 08620
www.mds-foundation.org/donate/
Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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