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<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Bernard J “Bud” Winn Jr<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Major Bernard J. "Bud" Winn Jr. (1935-2024) Bud started his distinguished military career logging many flight hours on T-28A and T-34A aircraft while assigned to the Fireball 3305th PTG. As an Atlas Missile Combat Crew Commander (MCCC) in 1963, he commanded a four-man crew during the Cuban Missile crisis. While stationed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base in Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970 he was injured during an attack. He declined a Purple Heart in order to finish his assignment and for his bravery and dedication, he was awarded the Bronze Star and received the Air Force Medal for Meritorious Service. After his retirement from the military in 1978, Bud served as a Lockheed Advisor to the Royal Saudi Air Force’s F-15 program, sharing his expertise and dedication to aviation and National defense on an international scale. Bud married the love of his life, Shirley Rose Hanson on January 5, 1967, and together were devoted to their six children, twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA at a later time. Rest in peace, Bernard "Bud" J. Winn Jr. your service, spirit, and love will never be forgotten.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Bernard J “Bud” Winn Jr

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Philip Hooper
Philip Hooper, SSG
In Honor of your service as paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division storming Normandy on D-Day and Purple Heart recipient at the Battle of the Bulge, thank you. For your service to Kiwanis of Niceville-Valparaison as President, your dedication to the Northwest Symphony Guild and the many community projects your hands have touched, thank you.
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Donald Pulley
Donald Pulley, Colonel
Col. Donald C. Pulley. Dedicated military officer, true leader, caring and giving Kiwanian, and fantastic, loving family man. Gone, but never forgotten!
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Gayle Norgaard, Air Force
Gayle Norgaard, Air Force
Gayle Norgaard was a dedicated airman, and military nurse for many years. She was also a loving mother of one son, Eric Norgaard. May she long remain in the memories of her family and friends.