"...I was a Junior Officer, an ENS, stationed aboard USS Florida (SSBN 728). This was my very first patrol. We were tasked, prior to our alert orders, to provide "black cat" services for an exercise off the coast of California. An Orion had us dead-to-rights, which was almost unheard of. Can't provide any more detail than that. At about 0230 in the morning, we received FLASH traffic that the exercise was cancelled, and that all units were to proceed best course, best speed to the crash location. Well, it happened that, since we were already in the sights of a P-3, we were there. I was the Junior Officer of the Deck. We came to persiscope depth, but with only four feet of exposure above the surface, and in stormy conditions at that, we couldn't see anything. In a few hours, we received new tasking, which was basically to continue on with our original OPORD. We were stunned. I don't think anyone knew, really, what to make of it. Personally, I didn't know what to make of it until I met two former officers of VP-50 at a Navy Birthday Ball in Albuquerque, NM in Oct 2000. And that's about all I can say, really. The whole event still grieves me..." Contributed by LCDR Michael J. Gordon, Retired mjgordon@ix.netcom.com [22MAY2017]

"...As Senator Kennedy told me - as time passes you think of them less, but each/every time you do, it hurts as much as the first time. I can vouch for this being so very true. I always think about my son LT(jg) David G. Chaikin...Richard Chaikin vireyas@gmail.com.." [22MAR2016]

"...Looking for family members of the VP-50 Crew who lost thier lives in a tragic plane crash (SEE: VP-50 In Memorial for lost friends March 21st, 1991) in American Samoa on Flag Day, April 17, 1980. We are holding a small ceremony this Flag Day to honor their memory and service to our people and country. It has been 35 years since that crash. Please email me..." Contributed by Mike mikem@ampacresources.com [27MAR2015]

"...I would like to post a memory for the aviators/airmen of VP-50 Crews 2 & 11 (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends March 21st, 1991). One of those killed was Dorsey Owens Jr. He was my classmate at NAS Pensacola, Florida, we were at Memphis together (he was an AT I believe; I was an AW), and classmates at NAS North Island, San Diego, California (SERE) and NAS Moffett Field, California. Just a couple nights before, a bunch of us were drinking coffee and playing cards. At night's end, we shook hands, told each other "be safe" and left. It was the last time I saw him. He was a good friend and he is still missed today. He was only 19 and it was his rookie flight..." Contributed by Wade H. Booth whbooth@aol.com [23MAR2015]

"...Be safe you good shepherds- Fair Winds & Following Seas. You (AW1 Thomas "Mac" McNerney Jr.) were a trusted friend and fellow AW. We never forget your sacrifice for others (SEE: VP-50 In Memorial for lost friends March 21st, 1991). See you when we RTB..." Contributed by Bob Massaro rmassaro@yahoo.com [23OCT2014]

"...My husband, PO3 Michael Rice, was one of the brave men who lost their lives (SEE: In Memorial for lost VP-50 friends March 21st, 1991) that terrible night. He was an amazing man who loved being in a plane. With the 20 year anniversary approaching, I was wondering if anyone is interested in a memorial service..." Contributed by Julie Slater mjs15@comcast.net [26FEB2011]

"...For any former Blue Dragons and Blue Dragon family members who will be in the NAS Moffett Field, California vicinity on March 20th, 2010 - A Memorial Service for the 1991 VP-50/FASO Mishap (SEE: In Memorial for lost VP-50 friends March 21st, 1991), as well as other Moffett-based mishaps, is scheduled to begin at 2:00PM at the VP-50/FASO Memorial site behind the former HQ building, across the street from the commissary. Volunteers are being sought to assist with the laying flowers for each of the crew members as well as the sharing of any memories of our former squadron mates. A reception will be held afterwards at the Moffett History Museum, a short walk away..." Contributed by Darrell Martin darrell@darrell-martin.com [09MAR2010]

"...I ran across this page while searching for info on a midair at NAS Moffett Field, California (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends - March 21st, 1991). One of the P-3s and an AMES aircraft collided and ended up in the golf coarse at Sunnyvile. I had wondered for years what the aircraft commanders name was as I sat next to him on our trip over to NS Sangley Point, Philippines on the R4D that transported us. I just couldn't recall his name. I helped LTCDR Dow with the acident report paperwork and collection of debris. I remember that plane because it had the oddball paint job, a dark gray rather than the lighter color gray the rest of them had. All I remember seeing was a torn and burnt oarrnge piece of a seat coshion that was returned to the squadron. It kind of confirmed the report that a rocket blew up and caused a fire. From what I heard they were not even suppose to be using those rockets any longer as the motors tended to malfunction. I was on R&R with crew six in Hong Kong when it happen or I could have well been on that plane. I wish I had gotten a squadron book from that year but I didn't get one until the next deployment. I thought thier names were in that year also but they aren't. I was grounded at the time and just got flight hours when I could grap a training flight. My wife nearly lost it because I hadn't written the week we were in Hong Kong and It got in the papers while we were gone. We didn't even know about it until we returned from R&R. She contacted the Red Cross looking for me. Looking at the pictures really brings back memories of those guys. One of my crew members has been trying to call me the last week or so. Guess I had better get busy and call him back. He was at the reunion last year in Florida. Wish I could have made it. That was a sad time in VP-50s history. The only time as bad was the 91 accident of the midair out from San Diego while they were working a sub. It only takes one mistake when flying. TURNBULL, AMS1 August ted946@msn.com..." [02MAR2009]

VP-50 Memorial Announcement "...Pulled this from the Moffett American Legion Post - 15 MARCH 2008..." Contributed by HONAKER, CDR Carl Retired carl.honaker@rda.sccgov.org [14MAR2008]

"...There will be a Memorial Service on 15 March, 2008 at 1400 at the former NAS Moffett Field, California to remember those lost in the VP-50 Mishap (Mid-Air Collision) on March 21st, 1991. This is the 17th anniversary of the Maritime Patrol community's largest loss of Shipmates, and especially from one squadron. For the first time, we are also including a remembrance for those lost in the VP-50 Mishap (American Samoa) on April 17th, 1980 where 6 more Shipmates were lost. Friends and family from this accident will be participating. Thank you. Herb Parsons (AVCM-ret) herbndi@sbcglobal.net Moffett Wing VP International..." [28JAN2008]

Memorial Service Planned
March 21, 2001

"...I am going to be in Wash DC and to Arlington Cemetery in April, and would like to visit the VP-50 Memorial (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends - March 21st, 1991). My cousins son, LTjg Martin B. Cox, was on one of the planes that crashed in 1991. I need directions to the site...Norma Cox Mielke namielke@hickorytech.net..." [28JAN2006]

"...LT Dennis L. Redmond (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends March 21st, 1991) was a relative of mine. I never got a chance to meet him but I wish I had. I found newspaper clipping of the plane crash that occured and I started to look it up on the internet when I came accross this website. I just want to say thank you to everyone who posted their thoughts about Dennis. My whole family appreciates it and I wish you all the best!...Amanda Kusevich pretty_n_punk2008@yahoo.com..." [25APR2005]

"...2005 and the 14 observance of VP50 & FASO..." Contributed by Blake Hauf blake.hauf@lmco.com [19JAN2005]

January 11, 2005

Dear Friends,

Welcome to 2005 and the 14 observance of VP-50 & FASO, as we get together in Corpus Christi, TX from March 18th to March 22nd.

This year's observance will take place on Monday, March 21st, time and place to be announced at the hotel.

Hotel accommodations are as follows:

RAMADA LIMITED AIRPORT

Location: 5501 I-H 37 @Mc Bride Lane, Corpus Christi, TX 78408

Directions: From I37 North & Hwy 181: Take exit 3B McBride Lane, left to the hotel.
From I-37 South: Exit 3A (Navigation Blvd.), make a left U-Turn to McBride Lane, left to the hotel.

Telephone: 1-800-894-5821 Reference Code: VP-50
URL: http://www.ramadacorpus.com
Fax: 1-361-299-1718

Refer to Group VP-50

Rates: $64.00 plus 15% tax per night

Reservation deadline Saturday, February 19, 2005.

Free Airport Shuttle, and Complimentary Hot Breakfast.

Please share this letter with your family, as this is only being sent to parents.

If you have any questions, call Ron or Adele Hogue at 708-596-2195 or E-Mail them at ronaldhogue@netzero.net.

Hope to see you all there.

Sincerely,

Ron & Adele Hogue
Parents of Warren J. Hogue, Crew 11

"...I went to high school with LT Dennis L. Redmond (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends March 21st, 1991), and he was my best friend. I went into the Marine Corps right after high school and Dennis went into the Navy. Always much smarter than me, he had gotten a scholarship to Annapolis, to become an officer. I was just a buck private, but when we would see each other when we were on leave, we would joke about it, he never treated me any different then when we were in high school together. He was really a great guy. I was really proud of him, especially when he crushed his foot in the train accident. He could hardly walk the first time I saw him after that. He STILL became a navy pilot. We all thought he was something to behold. Dennis got married right before he died, which is something I harbor a lot of guilt over. I missed his wedding because i was in a bad way. This is hard to write, but I became addicted to drugs during that time, and just stupidly missed my best friends wedding. When I heard he died, I was in a drug rehab. I was crushed. I never even met his bride. I wish there was a way to tell him how sorry I am. I miss him so much and think of him often. He's gonna be the first person I look up, when my number is up. I just found this website today, not that I ever looked for one. I'm not a computer person, that was more a Dennis skill. If his family reads this, I want to say hello, and tell them I think of Dennis often. I didn't know that there are memorial services are still held for the crew that passed away. I would LOVE to know where and when the next one will be. Maybe I will even try to fit into my old uniform! Thanks for letting me share this, it's been something that will bother me the rest of my days...John Donahue 105;ne.zeke24@optonl&#net..." [27MAR2004]

"...It has been a long time since saying goodbye to my good friends that were in the VP-50 Mid-Air Collision. I still remember that morning as if happened yesterday. I had just transfered to VP-31 a month prior. It happened on 03/21/91 at 02:13:39 from what I remember. It was a devesting blow to find out what happened. It was even more difficult when I went over to VP-50 from VP-31 with AW1 Pat Mespelt and found out how many of the people I knew. Many of them were on my last crew (CAC9). I assisted my good friends family (AW2 Sposato) otherwise known as "Spaz" or "Spuds". It was a great honor to have been able to be there for them. I was also present at the memorial ceremony at Arlington. Still to this day I shed a tear to think of all the friends I lost on that day. The loss we all went through will forever be with us. Whatever we all do, we should always remember one of the last things AW2 Sposato told his family the last time he visited them. "Don't mourn for me when I die but instead celebrate my life." ...CARBAJAL, AW2 Chuck lizandchuck@yahoo.com..." [24JUL2003]

"...Welcome to 2002, and the 11th observance of VP-50 & Faso, as we get together in Cocoa Beach, Florida from March 20th to March 23, 2002. Last year, an east coast Memorial Service was held on March 21, 2001 in Washington D.C. at the Arlington Memorial with twenty-three in attendance, and a west coast Memorial Service was held in California at the Moffett Field Memorial with past officers, crew and family members, which numbered many. Thanks to all who made these services memorable. This years observance will be very informal and will take place on Thursday, March 21, time and place to be announced at the hotel. We plan to tour the Kennedy Space Center during our stay. Hotel accommodations are as follows: Hampton Inn - Cocoa Beach, Florida (approx. 1 hour from Orlando) Location: 3425 North Atlantic Ave. Directions: From I95, take exit 77A East (SR 528) 16 mi. to A1A From Orlando, take SR528 East to A1A Telephone: 321-799-4099, ask for Pat Butler, Sales Mgr. or her assistant Kathy, Asst. Sales Mgr. refer to group VP-50. Rates $99.00 + 10% tax per night Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 Please share this letter with your family, as this letter is being only sent to parents. If you have questions, call Ron or Adele Hogue 708-596-2195 or E-Mail us at ronaldhogue@netzero.net. Hope to see you there. Sincerely, Ron & Adele Parents of Warren J. Hogue, Crew 11..." Contributed by Ronald Hogue ronaldhogue@netzero.net [18JAN2002]

Memorial "...Memorial plaque to the crewmembers killed in the 1991 VP-50 crash. Photo by Airman John Esplana circa 1992. Photo from the Defense Visual Information Center http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil/dvic/..." Contributed by Mahlon K. Miller mkwsmiller@cox.net [17MAY2001]

"...It was March 21, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. There were 27 red, white and blue carnations placed at the Memorial site. The weather was typical of the night of the accident. It was raining ice crystals, with winds in excess 40 mph blowing, and 40 degree. Everyone's umbrella was being blown inside out with these conditions. There were twenty three family members and friends gathered to hear Chaplain Pervis Opening Remarks, Scripture Readings and Words of Comfort. AWCS (Ret) Dave "Devo" De Varney read "The Final Patrol". Roll Call was done by Ron Hogue. We all read three verses of "Eternal Father". Chaplain Pervis lead us in a Closing Prayer and Benediction. Family and friends met for lunch and fellowship at the Iwo Jima Quality Inn..." Contributed by Ron & Adele Hogue ronaldhogue@netzero.net [08APR2001]

"...SEE March 21, 2001 Ceremony Moffett Photos vp50mem_06apr2001.html..." Contributed by Jeff Collins collinsjt@hotmail.com [06ARP2001]

"...Moffett Ceremony Photos vp50mem_06apr2001.html [06APR2001]

"...Hard to believe it has already been 10 years since the 50 crash. I remember it well. When one of the senior petty officers told me about it in the next morning, I thought it was his idea of a sick joke. I just couldn't believe it. May they all rest in peace. I was in VP-47 at the time serving as an AW. I was a non-acoustic operator on CAC 5. I can't be absolutely sure, but I think I gave Petty Officer Tafoya (he was one of the ordinanceman on one of the planes involved) his buoys for his flight that night as I think I was on Buoy Locker watch that night. I learned about the accident the next morning when I came to work at the hanger. Ken Levesque kenlevesque@mindspring.com..." [20FEB2001]

"...The ceremony at Moffett was well attended (200+). The ceremony at Arlington happened amid the rain and muck (so I was told). There are several new photos etc on my web site http://www.users.qwest.net/~pcondon/newpage1.htm. Of particular note is the poem that Dave "Devo" DeVarney wrote and delivered at the Arlington Ceremony ..." Contributed by CONDON, AD1 Pete pcondon@uswest.net [24MAR2001]

"...Information regarding the West and East Coast 10th Anniversary Memorial Services for VP-50/FASO Memorial Services. (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends - March 21st, 1991) for information..." Contributed by Ron Hogue ronaldhogue@netzero.net [22JAN2001]

"...This mainly to the family of the late LT Dennis Redmond (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends March 21st, 1991). I don't have your direct email address and hope that someone may forward this to your family. I was a VP pilot flying most of my training missions at VP-31 with Dennis in 1989. I was stationed at VP-4 in NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and he to VP-50 at NAS Moffett Field, California. Dennis told me many things about his life and in reading all of the reports of the midair, my heart went out especially to his new wife Elizabeth. Our squadron was completing our missions in Desert Storm and I was sitting in the BOQ at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii when I saw the news on CNN. Dennis and I went through the RAG together and SERE school in San Diego. He told me a story about how he was jumping over two coupled trains to get to a night spot in Pensacola, Fl during his time there for flight training. The train began to move just as his foot was lodged in the metal couple and semi-crushed his foot. He said that after surgery, he had a big struggle to get admitted back into the Navy Flight Program which he wanted more than anything in his life. He was so excited before our training flights at VP-31 that I would let him go first with the instructor while I would eat lunch in the back of the P-3. I remember sitting on the beach with our Squadron CO and when I reflected on Dennis' life, he told me that it really should have been us over in the gulf war that experienced a tragedy of this magnitude due to the busy air war and operations at every level of altitude. I remember Dennis and had grieved over his loss knowing that he was doing what he loved to do the most along with his crew. Sincerely...Tim Strickland ondarock@qualityrecordinghawaii.com..." [27JAN2004]

"...My son, Michael A. Rice, served with VP-50. I would like to hear from other families and friends of VP-50. I have missed hearing from all of you...Shirley White shirleysue1304@comcast.net..." [28MAY2003]

"...Latest Information Regarding 10th Anniversary Memorial Services for VP-50/FASO on March 21, 2001..." Contributed by Ron & Adele Hogue ronaldhogue@netzero.net [22JAN2001]

January 15, 2001

Dear Friends,

This letter will include information regarding the west and east coast loth Anniversary Memorial Services for VP50/FASO on March 21,2001.

The West Coast Memorial Service will be held at Moffett Field Memorial in California on March 21, 2001. For those attending this service, your name MUST BE ON A LIST at the main gate by February 28,2001. NO NAME, NO ENTRY.

To get your name on the list, contact Eileen Metcalf, mother ofLt. Ned Metcalf, by calling her at (941) 371-8699 or E-Mailing Teeniemetcalf(ii),cs.com.

The East Coast Memorial Service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at the VP50/FASO Memorial, Section H Lot #1 on March 21,2001. We are awaiting confirmation of being placed on the Ceremony Schedule and assignment of a non- denominational Chaplain, so we do not have an exact time yet. We are hoping for sometime between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m-

We ate planning to arrive at the hotel on Sunday, March 18th after 6:00 p.m.

For meeting place and memorial service time call us at Quality Inn Iwo Jima (703) 524-:5000, after 7:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, March 18th.

In order to drive into Arlington National Cemetery , car passes will be issued.

The service itselfwill be informal, there will be readings, roll call with candle lighting, prayers and time for each family if they wish to add a memory, a poem etc. The most important thing to us is that we are together on this day and that the men ofVP50/FASO are not forgotten.

We hope to have some time together at the hotel. If you would like to bring photo albums to share, please bring them.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the QUALITY INN -IWO JIMA located at 1501 Arlington Boulevard (U.S. Rt. 50) at Fairfax Drive in Arlington, V A. Reservations can be made for check in March 17 or after by calling Bart Fowler, Sales at (800) 228-5151X511. Refer to our group name VP50-group #1815 to get our room rate of $90.00 (double) per room per night plus 9.75% tax. Deadline for reservations at this price is March 1, 2001.

Parking is available, however, airport transportation courtesy of the hotel is not available. The Inn suggests that you fly into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Cabs are available or MetroSystem/Rapid Transit Blue Line which stops at ROSSL YN. That is within three (3) blocks of the hotel.

In our November mailing, letters were sent to 27 families of which we no longer have addresses for seven, eight did not respond, two were undecided and ten families responded to be in California or Virginia.

There are about eight families that will continue to get together every year in March I somewhere in the United States.

After ten yean, we would like to know if you would like to remain on our mailing list for future mailings. If so, call us, E-Mail us or write to us.

Ron & Adele Hogue ronaldhogue@netzero.net
(708) 596-2195
16235 Michigan Ave.
South Holland, IL 60473-1499

If we do not hear from you, your mail from us will be discontinued. Please share this information with your family.

Ron & Adele Hogue
Parents of A W3 Warren J. Hogue USN..." [22JAN2001]

"...VP-50 & FASO Memorial Services (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends - March 21, 1991) March 21, 2001 at the March 21, 2000 family gathering in Memphis TN, the 9th Memorial Observance, the families decided to have the 10th Memorial Observence in two locations. A west coast Memorial Service will be held at the Moffett Field Memorial in California on March 21, 2001. For those interested in attending, your name must be on a list at the main gate by February 28, 2001. No name, no entry. To get your name on the list, contact Eileen Metcalf (mother of LT Ned Metcalf) call (941)371-8699 or E-Mail Teeniemetcalf@cs.com. An east coast Memorial Service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery Memorial (H Lot #1 Wilson Drive) in Virgina on March 21, 2001. For those who we have not heard from and are interested in attending contact Ron Hogue (Father of AW3 Warren J. Hogue) call (708)596-2195 or E-Mail ronaldhogue@netzero.net...Ron Hogue ronaldhogue@netzero.net..." [25DEC2000]

"...My brother, AW2 Randall Derrick Hall, 50th Airborn Division was one of the men killed in the collision of the two VP-50 P-3s of the coast of California on March 21, 1991 (See: In Memorial for lost friends March 21st, 1991). If anybody knew him or has any information about the accident or investigation, please get in touch with me. I would love to hear from other families and friends who lost a loved one in this accident. God Bless. Travis Hall (brother to Randy Hall)...Travis Hall THll62017@cs.com..." [03DEC2000]

"...I'm the sister of Petty Officer 2nd Class, Daniel W. Smith that lost his life on March 21, 1991 (See: In Memorial for lost friends March 21st, 1991). My family is trying to keep in touch with the other families that also lost loved ones. If you have any new information regarding the crash or when the Reunion are please contact us...Krystal Underwood kduwood@yahoo.com..." [20NOV2000]

"...A Memorial Service to honor the 27 airmen who lost their lives in the mid air collision of March 21, 1991 is scheduled for March 21, 2001 at NAS Moffett Field, California. If you plan to attend, please contact: (we'd really like to know how many are attending) Pete Condon AD1 (NAC) USN/RET pcondon@uswest.net or my phone on (480)998-5334..." [07OCT2000]

"...I was a friend of LT. Ronald L. Carmody (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends - March 21, 1991) and was never able to find any information on the location of his parents and brother and sister since they had left Tiverton, RI. I recently came across this wonderful Memorial by TOTAL accident and now alot of questions are answered about his death, without any certainty that it was a real event. I had trouble believing it happened. Ron was a great friend to all and on the senior graduation the following year the class of 1982 presented Tiverton High School with a scholarship in Ron's name. It was beautiful and I wish his parents could now just how missed by his "high school friend." Please do not email me back...Jackie Nadeau gedmon@mcttelecom.com..." [10AUG2000]

"...Myself, and several other parents are in the process of trying to get a memorial service for the navy personnel envolved in the March 21, 1991 VP-50 midair collision off of San Diego. The memorial site is at Moffett Field and I have been in touch with personnel at Moffett Field to see if we can get this authorized for the year 2001, the 10th year since the accident. If anyone is interested or wants to help in getting this organized, especially with people from the west coast area, please have them contact me. Any information, suggestions or help would be appreciated. Thank you - Eileen Metcaf (mother of Lt. Ned W. Metcalf) Teeniemetcalf@cs.com..." [14MAR2000]

"...My brother, AW2 Mike Germeau was on one of the aircraft involved in mid-air collision. Trying to reach a person by name of Mike Connelly, he was stationed in different squadron at NAS Moffett Field, California. He was best man at my brothers wedding, have not talked with him since the accident...Steve Germeau germeaunwebbs@uswest.net..." [17FEB2000]

"...The mid air collision (Mishap) off the coast of San Diego in 21 MAR 91 involving two planes from VP-50, the JAG investigation blames the pilot, the second investigation (Accident) could not determine the cause of the accident (repoted in the Navy times in Feb of 92). I am one of those who prefers to believe the Accident findings. To this day I refuse to believe that my Shipmates, family, and good friends caused their own deaths. My ex-husband currently still has all the newspaper articles from this heart breaking period of our careers...Nadine P Mongan (Wikkerink) nmongan@washington.navy.mil..." [10JAN2000]

"...I just got down to Florida yesterday, but I have to tell you some sad news....On the way here, I stopped off at Arlington to spend some time at the memorial to our sons. If you will remember, as you stand to the side of it, you could notice that the front of the base was not exactly in line with the rest of the memorials. Now, I know why, and that is the bad news....As you park your car and start to walk up to the memorial, you will notice a small memorial marker in front of it. When I was there, there appeared to be a setting being prepared for an additional one. The problem is that these markers are ABOUT SIX INCHES in front of the base. These markers will be preventing a view of the bottom 1/2 to 1/3 of the memorial, and thus all those names will only be able to be read when you are next to the memorial, and not in front of it. It looks like there will be two of the small markers covering the right and left thirds of our memorial....Needless to say, I was devastated. Unfortunately, I could not reach my camera, as it was in the trunk directly behind the back seat. Otherwise, I would post the photo on the site...I am sorry to report this sad news. I do hope that someone will be able to rectify this cruel mistake....Dick Chaikin vireya@yahoo.com , Father of LTjg David Chaikin..." [25OCT99]

"...To all those who have served our country so bravely, our family says, "Thank You". The price paid for Freedom is beyond measure. God Bless you, and our country! Family of Warren J. Hogue - VP 50 - Mid Air Collision, March 21, 1991. Today is his 31st birthday, Memorial Day, May 31, 1999. Happy Birthday Warren. We love you and miss you very much!!...Darlene (Hogue) Tripp and Garry Tripp rowdie@cac.net..." [01JUN99]

"...While visiting the monument at Arlington, I took these photos..." Contributed by Richard W. Chaikin Father of Ltjg David Chaikin vireya@yahoo.com [11MAY99]


"...My brother was one of the 27 men killed in the VP-50 mid-air collision in 1991. I would love to hear from anyone who knew him or also lost a loved one in the same tradgedy. His name was Dennis Farquhar...Kelli Karsen (Farquhar) coachkarsen@yahoo.com..." [E-Mail Updated 11MAY2002 | 19MAY99]

"...VP-50 Memorial Page information furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Farguhar jakesnana@peoplepc.com, parents of Crewmember Petty Officer 3rd Class Dennis G. Farquhar Jr. (one of 27 crewmembers lost)..." In Memorial for lost friends...March 21, 1991 [04DEC98]

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