Dexter Bush Florence

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"To live in the hearts we leave behind, is never to have died." (Thomas Campbell, circa 1888) On 26 October 1972 1LT Dexter Bush Florence, pilot, and SSG Keven Zane Goodno, observer, were on a scout mission in an OH-6A Loach (tail number 68-17329). While hovering at tree-top level, a command-detonated mine blew the OH-6 out of the air. SSG Goodno was killed instantly, while 1LT Florence was seriously injured. He was evacuated to Japan where he died on 29 October of injuries received. Dexter Florence was graduated with the Class of 1965, Baker High School, Columbus, Georgia, and is remembered by his classmates at http://www.baker.hs.org/65/florence-dexter.html He went through Fort Wolters and Fort Rucker in flight class 71-30, and received his wings on September 21, 1971. He died on October 29, 1972, about 2 weeks after this photo was taken. A memorial from his sister, Tacie Florence 400 Cantrell #29, Nash, Tx 75569 tacief2002@aol.com 25 Jul 2002

08 May 2006 I truly appreciate the ultimate sacrifice you made for your country. Thank you for your selfless service and courage. It is men like you who make this nation great. E-Mail will be forwarded by the Webmaster@VirtualWall.org

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his sister, Tacie Florence 400 Cantrell #29, Nash, Tx 75569 tacief2002@aol.com 25 Jul 2002

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