Jack Ronald Gibbs

Courtesy of his daughter-in-law Billie Jo Gibbs

The database page for Jack Ronald Gibbs

29 Nov 2001 SON, HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER LOVED AND MISSED BY ALL!! A memorial from his wife, Mary Sue (Gibbs) Weakley 29 Nov 2005 It was 35 years ago today that I lost you. You were then and you still remain the love of my life! The memories we shared will remain in my heart forever. You proudly supported and defended our country with dedication and respect. From our son, daughter-in-law, and 2 beautiful granddaughters, you are "OUR HERO". You were a brave man. We are very honored to have a husband, father, and grandfather that risked his life for our country. WE LOVE YOU !!! From his wife, Mary Sue (Gibbs) Weakley clkstruck@bellsouth.net

30 Dec 2003 FREEDOM'S CALL They are called to be in uniform To serve both day & night Protecting our great country To fight the valiant fight To rescue us from danger At home- across the sea Brave & special people Who keep our nation free And together on a mission Our heroes, they are there Every color - every creed With freedom's light to share And day by day - step by step All for one and one for all Our heroes stand together strong To answer freedom's call From his brother and niece, Charles Gibbs, Sr, and Lisa (Gibbs) Buchenberger l.buchenberger@insightbb.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall On 29 Nov 1970 a C-123K Provider, tail number 54-0649, departed Phang Rang on a troop deployment mission, carrying 5 crewmen and a number of US and ARVN military members. The weather was poor, with low clouds, high winds, and poor visibility. The aircraft was last seen flying through a valley with high ridges on either side. When it failed to arrive at its destination, search efforts were begun but were hampered by weather conditions. The wreckage was found five days later; the aircraft had crashed into high ground (elevation 2700 feet) some 15 miles southwest of Cam Ranh Bay. Only two survivors were recovered. The number of persons aboard the aircraft varies by source. Hobson's Vietnam Air Losses says there were "about 39 US and ARVN troops [killed]; 2 personnel survived", while the Aircraft Crashes Record Office and Aviation Safety Network archives each say 42 of 44 men aboard died. The U. S. casualty database identifies 29 American servicemen who died in the wreck. Sergeant Jack Ronald Gibbs was one of the 29 Americans.

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his wife, Mary Sue (Gibbs) Weakley clkstruck@bellsouth.net 29 Nov 2001

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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