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Taps: Wilson Ching

April 6, 2021

Wilson Ching, 78, of Makawao, passed away on March 18, 2021 in Wailuku. Born on October 8, 1942 in Kula, Maui.  Wilson retired from the 292nd Combat Communications Squadron in late 1990s, where he served in the maintenance branch. In...

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Taps: Dr. James Gallup

March 31, 2021

Retiree News was sad to learn of the passing of Hawai‘i Air National Guard retiree Lt. Col (Dr.) James Gallup. He passed away last week after facing medical challenges. He was 85 years old. Dr. Gallup was a flight surgeon...

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Taps: Calvin Chow

March 30, 2021

Retiree News was sad to learn of the passing of Hawai‘i Air National Guard retiree Calvin Chow. He passed away yesterday after facing medical challenges. Cal served with the 201st Combat Communications Group for many years before his retirement. In...

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Taps: Jerold “FANG” Aoki

March 24, 2021

Retiree News was sad to learn of the passing of Hawai‘i Air National Guard retiree Jerold “FANG” Aoki. FANG passed away a couple weeks ago after several years of medical challenges. FANG served with the 199th Fighter Squadron during the...

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Taps: Henry Hiroshi Sato

March 24, 2021

Henry “Hank” Hiroshi Sato passed away on O‘ahu on February. 2, 2021, at the age of 89. Henry was preceded in death by his wife Yoshie. He is survived by his daughter Jody (Kawika) Agpalsa and three grandsons. Private interment ceremony to be...

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Taps: Paul Kealoha

February 27, 2021

Retiree News was sad to learn of the passing of Hawai‘i Air National Guard retiree Paul Jacob Kealoha passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was 86 years old. Paul served in the fighter flightline for many years before...

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Taps: Lawrence Smith

February 26, 2021

Lawrence Neal Smith, 69, passed away in Honolulu on November 7, 2020. Born to Ralph and Dorothy Smith in South Carolina on November 10, 1951, Larry, or “Smitty” to his friends, was a gentle and kind soul who will always...

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