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Salute to Firebird Nine One and Crew

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Marylou Crosby Wade

This post is dedicated to my brother, Capt. Herbert C. Crosby, MIA Vietnam for over 37 years. He was a gunship pilot with the 71st Assault Helicopter Company, Chu Lai, Vietnam, 1969-70. He and his crew were listed MIA 10 … Continue reading →

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Remembering Firebird Nine One and Crew

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Marylou Crosby Wade

January 10, 1970 Standing tall in honor and memory of Firebird Nine One crew: Capt. Herbert C. Crosby, WO3 George Andrew Howes, WO1 Wayne C Allen, and WO1 Francis G. Graziosi, all U.S. Army.

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Firebird Nine One Crew Drawing by Massachusetts Artist

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Marylou Crosby Wade

This pencil drawing was given to our family at the funeral of WO George A. (Andy) Howes earlier this month in Arlington, Virginia. The drawing was done by artist Gina Johnson of Woburn, MA. Gina has sketched many military members … Continue reading →

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Remembering Firebird Nine One and Crew: January 10, 1970

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Marylou Crosby Wade

​  Today, January 10, 2011 is the 41st anniversary of the loss of Firebird Nine One and crew. It’s been 41 years of one of life’s bitter events, a tragic casualty of war. Four families and countless friends and comrades spent … Continue reading →

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Additional MIA Remains Identified of Capt. Herbert C Crosby (my bother)

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Marylou Crosby Wade

Additional remains have been identified of Capt. Herbert C. Crosby and his Firebird Nine One crew SFC Wayne C. Allen, and SFC Francis G. Graziosi who were previously identified in 1991 and 2006. This latest identification process also produced positive … Continue reading →

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