1863 76th Avenue N, St Petersburg, FL 33702-4835
SSAN: 366-48-4967, Date Born: 06 May 1948 Date of
Death:18 Jun 2002, SS # Issued: Michigan
Born in Detroit, Michigan. Moved to FL when he was
a child.
From: Pozzi, Kathy E wrote:
Gary --
We got your postcard in the mail. I'm writing to let you know that my
brother, Philip Krajenta (Karjenta) passed away on June 18, 2002 after a
long illness. I know that he would have liked to make connections with
his old friends from Nha Trang; he spoke about the experience for years
after getting out of the Army. Good luck in your search for others.
Kathy Pozzi
District Marketing Coordinator
PBS&J/Tampa
Phone: 813.282.7275, ext. 526
Fax: 813.287.1690
02/01/03: From his cousins:: E-Mail: eugnnanc@cmedic.net (Eugene
and
Nancy Martin) I would appreciate if you would share with me if you learn anything more
about Phillip. I would love to hear any stories about him that some of the people who
knew him when he was in Viet Nam might tell.
From: Jim Christensen
[mailto:jcobra@mindspring.com]
I'm
sorry to hear about Krajenta. I don't know if anybody remembers or not but,
I'm pretty sure, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. If my memory
serves me correctly it was during the operations were conducting out of the
Kontum area in Nov of '67 through Feb? of '68. I don't recall which of the
flight platoons he was in. After that adventure I think he returned to
maintenance. He was an alright guy.
Jim
From: Mike Feely [mailto:weelee68@att.net]
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 5:51 PM
I was looking through the Assn site this morning and was saddened to note the
passing of Phil Krajenta. I had the privilege of knowing Phil when I was in
the 281st and found him to be an upbeat and fun-loving person. We had many
good times; some of them were at the expense of Phil, but it never bothered
him. I am even more saddened by the fact that he had recently popped into my
mind several times during the last few weeks and I was wondering if it were
possible to locate him to find out how he was doing. Unfortunately, I
have a serious problem with doing things right away - I prefer to do it
tomorrow. Too late now. Thanks,
Mike (Weelee)
CWO-2 Stephen
F. Kay
Steve died as a result of an aircraft accident on February 14, 1969. He was a
graduate of class 67-17 at Ft. Rucker, Al
Belton W. King:
From: DVinc10103@aol.com
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 21:24:47 EST
Subject: 281st AHC DAT Info.
To: jmayhew@huntwood.net
X-Mailer: 8.0 for Windows sub 230
Jack, I was looking
through the DAT files not too long ago and was distressed to learn that Belton
King had died. I knew him well back in 1965-66. He had come to the 145th
Airlift Platoon as a gunner from the 25th Division during the Shotgun Program,
if I remember correctly. He was a great guy in the air and in our Hooch.
I did a little research on the Internet and found an Obituary from the
Savannah Morning News with information about his passing at too young an age.
I have attached it so that you can consider adding it to his DAT notice.
In my mind I can clearly see his smiling face with his ever-present
cigarette. Hopefully, it's because I've got a picture of him somewhere. If I
find it, I'll forward to the Association.
Thanks, Duane Vincent
Obituaries for August 22, 1999
Savannah Morning News
AUGUSTA -- Belton Wayne King, 56, died Aug. 17. 1999.He was a native of
Rock Hill, S.C. and had lived in Augusta for many years. He was a Vietnam
veteran, having served as a sergeant in the Army, where he received numerous
National Defense Service Medals, the Purple Heart, Expert Rifle Medals,
Vietnam Service Medals, and Vietnam Campaign Medals. He was a lifelong member
of Disabled Veterans of Columbia Post No. 28. SURVIVORS: three sisters,
Margaret Jo Lee of Savannah, Mary E. Dawkins of Waycross, and Annette McSwain
of Columbia; a niece, Diane Harrell; and several other nieces and nephews.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Beaufort National Cemetery.
REMEMBRANCES: Disabled Veterans (D.A.V.) Post 28, Columbia, SC. Hubert C.
Baker Funeral Home, Victory Drive Chapel.
As you know I had sent out some postcards to several addresses we had come up
with in our search for Belton W. King and James Goff. One of the cards came
back as undeliverable for Goff and this morning we received a call from a
friend of Belton King's. He said that he and Belton were lifelong friends and
that Belton died approx. 3 years ago. Just thought you would want to
know. Rhonda
[mailto:rperren1@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Monday, July 01, 200212:19 PM
JOSEPH THOMAS KOENIG
from: Martin Koening:
Martin1037@aol.com
JERRY L KROECK
Date of Birth: 15 Dec 1945 Date of
Death: 10 Jun 1997,
2347 Private Rd 3901D
Henderson Tx 75654
Death Certificate issued: Missouri
Last known Employer Hanna Construction Co.