ROBERT F. ADAMS
Bob served as a pilot in the 281st AHC from June of 1966 until June 1967.  He returned to the states and served as an instructor pilot at Fort Rucker for two years then left active services but remained active in the National Guard.  Bob was killed in a motorcycle accident on November 10, 2002.  His wife Betty resides at 1204 Medowbrook Drive, Watertown, WI 53098-3404 and is an honorary member of the 281st AHC Association.  Bob's DOB was 23 April 1946. His SSN was 391-44-7536, issued in  Wisconsin

Major Craig S. Albee, US Army Ret.
Maintenance Officer 281st AHC 04/69 - 04/70

Major (Ret) Craig S. Albee, 60, lost his long battle with Parkinson's disease on Tuesday, 09/05/06, surrounded by family. Major Albee, a retired helicopter pilot with the United States Army has touched many lives all over this county try that he loved so dearly. Craig was a decorated veteran. He served in active duty for 9 years and continued full-time in the Army National Guard for another 21 years. He was a member of the 281st AHC in Republic of Vietnam and later assigned to the 48th Aviation Company, Katterbach Army Airfield in Ansbach, Germany, 1970-1973 where he was recognized by the Department of The Army as an innovator for current Army Helicopter Maintenance Doctrine. Major Albee later became the facility commander of the Reno-Stead Army Aviation Support Facility, Nevada Army National Guard for several years before transferring to Alaska to finish his service to our country. He was honorably discharged from the Alaska Army National Guard in 1997 as Maintenance Test Pilot Evaluator and UH60 Standardization Instructor Pilot. Upon leaving the military he flew Lear jets for Kalitta Air and Raytheon Travel Air, and then finished his working career selling sporting goods at Cabela's. On August 29, 2006, Major Albee took his last flight aboard a CH-47D, Chinook helicopter courtesy of the Reno/Stead Army Aviation Support Facility. The family of Major Albee would like to thank and applaud the flight crew for the respect and dignity that they extended Craig on this day that brought him such joy. Craig's interests were hunting, fishing or flying, along with any excuse to gather with friends and family. He has touched the lives of many and will be truly missed. Craig was preceded in death by his father, George and his mother Elizabeth. Craig is survived by his son, Geoffrey of Sparks and his brother, Richard of Oxford MS. A graveside service will be on September 11, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley Nevada, followed by a private family gathering. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The American Parkinson's Foundation, c/o Susan Gulas, 1000 Locust St, Reno, NV 89502. Arrangements are entrusted to Ross, Burke & Knobel Mortuary in Reno. We invite you to send a condolence message online at www.rossburkeknobel.com. CRAIG S. ALBEE In Loving Memory We were related by marriage, but became family by heart. I referred to you as 'my dad' not because it was an easier story to explain, but because you were the dad I never had. You gave me away at my wedding, you taught me to balance a check book, you touched my children's hearts and you instilled a meaning of family, even when family was not the official tie. Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. Thank you for sharing your life with me. Your daughter, Susan Zinser.
 

William D Allen
SSAN: 241-64-8266, DAT: 10/7/95, Last known Address:  2109 Lothbury Drive,  Fayetteville, NC  28304

Raymond (Ray) C. Atwell
483rd Maint. Det. Jan. 1966-May 1967.  Joined the 483rd at Fort Benning and traveled with it and the 281st to Vietnam.  Member number 310 of the 281st Assault Helicopter Company Association.  Living in New Gloucester, Maine at the time of his death on 1/5/06

 

NEW GLOUCESTER - Raymond C. Atwell, 62, of New Gloucester, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2006 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, Donna, his cherished daughter, Wendi and his adored sister, Mary, after a long illness.      Mr. Atwell was born and raised in Baltimore, Md., and spent his adult life in Maine.      Mr. Atwell served in the U.S. Army for eight years. He was a member of the 281st Assault Helicopter Company in Vietnam.      He was a member of the VFW Post 11553 and served as quarter master and post commander.      After serving his country, he worked at Beechcraft Corporation at the Augusta Airport and worked at several Maine companies as an engineer.      He was an avid outdoorsman and thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing.      Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Donna E. Atwell of New Gloucester; two daughters, Wendi Rockett and her fiancé Daniel Brume of Portland, and Robin Goodwin and her husband Steve of Westbrook; a son, Jeffrey Brooks of Windham; four sisters, Mary Prince and her husband Raine of Quantico, Md., Jean Kernan and her husband Bud of Essex, Md., Pat Murray of Frankford, Del., and Dianna Evans and her husband Tom of Ocean view, Del.; several nieces and nephews; and eight grandchildren, Alexander, Brad, Jasmine, Cameron, Kylah, Brooke, Benjamin and Cody.      A VFW service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 8 at 11 a.m., at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. A celebration of life will follow at the VFW Post 6859, 687 Forest Avenue, Portland.  Donna, Rays widow resides at: Mrs. Donna Atwell 11 Donnas Lane New Gloucester, ME  04260

Lt. Robert C. Ausness, USCG DOD: 
Served as a CW-2 with the 281st in 1968-1969. He was assigned to each of the platoons with the majority of his time spent with the Wolf Pack. LT Ausness was killed with 3 other crewmembers while flying for the US Coast Guard out of Opa Locka Coast Guard Station, Miami, FL.
 

ROBERT P. AUSTERBERRY
SSAN: 172-40-9152, Date of Birth: 17 Nov 1948, Date of Death: 21 Sep 2000
Last residence: 17901 Schuylkill, Pottsville, PA, SSAN Issued: Pennsylvania