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KHOSROWDAD General MANOUCHEHR KHOSROWDAD 1979 - 2009 Thinking of you all the time, we miss you! Your Daughter, Mehr-Afarin and grandchildren, Shiraz & Manouchehr
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Hal Dunlap
July 3, 2025
In the 1970s, my wife, then named Hanna Peck, taught English as a Second Language to members of the Iranian Air Force. Her instruction had a mechanical and aviation emphasis, as the airmen who completed her course were sent to Texas to be taught helicopter mechanics in English. Sometimes General Khosrodad would come in to her classroom and take a seat. She included him in the lessons in good humor, saying "Would the General wish to answer this question?" Khosrodad spoke fluent English and thought this was hilarious. Today, Hanna lives in a care home but she remembers General Khosrodad and his sense of humor.
Amir Khosrow Sheibany
May 21, 2025
Chanced upon this website, looking for General Khosrowdad riding SeaSpray, my father's horse in Esfahan. I vividly remember him walking past me towards the horse when I was maybe 7 or 8 years old. He was such an impressive man. The way he walked and carried himself. Made you feel proud to be an Iranian.
This was one soldier who will not be forgotten.
Sahar
June 16, 2023
Even with his cruel death ,
He is alive in our hearth , even me from the generation that was born 20 years aftet that cruel rebellion , your father and all those army men who sacrificed themselves are our heroes
Gail Thompson
July 2, 2021
Gail Thompson
July 2, 2021
Gail Thompson
July 2, 2021
I think of my friend Manouchehr often. He was a true gentleman and leader. I was his trainer for show jumping during the 1970's. He was an amazing athlete and attentive student. We became good friends over those years. I heard of his cruel assassination when I was in Virginia watching the news of the revolution. I was devastated. It was such a waste of an amazing human being. I have nothing but fond thoughts of a great man. May he RIP.
Diana
June 20, 2021
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sensei shawn shervan
May 12, 2019
General Manouchehr Khosrowdad
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May 12, 2019
General Manouchehr Khosrowdad
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May 12, 2019
General Manouchehr Khosrowdad
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May 12, 2019
General Manouchehr Khosrowdad
General Manouchehr Khosrowdad
sensei shawn shervan
May 12, 2019
Rest In Peace General Manouchehr Khosrowdad
Sensei Shawn shervan
May 10, 2019
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May 8, 2019
Rooheshan shad.
May 8, 2019
Mohammad Reza Emami
May 6, 2019
General Manouchehr Khosrowdad was a great man and a courageous officer. He will always be remembered for his dedications and sacrifices to his country. May his soul rest in peace.
Mojan
February 15, 2019
Great patriot and we will never forget him and all others who lost their precious lives , hoping for the day that justice is served
Babak Mansouri
February 14, 2019
Feb 16, 1979, now is the 40th anniversary of the beloved general. One of the greatest patriots, he was brave well educated and loved Iran, petand his family.
He stablished one of the largest commanding helicopter bases after US. I am proud to know him and serve in his office. God bless his soul.
Babak
Elham
February 10, 2019
A great man and one of the Iranian Heroes forever.
laleh.h behzadi
August 7, 2018
GOD bless rezashah v aalahazrat mohammadreza shah Pahlavi. I always pray for him and his relatives.
That is the soil of the envelope full of gold and gem. You are the beautiful star of the sun and the flag of Iran, and you are the only manifestation of faith and sentimental. laleh behzadi to great General Manouchehr khosrowdad v his son parviz khosrowdad.
June 2, 2018
I met General Manouchehr-Khosrowdad at a IIAA (Imperial Iranian Army Aviation) event. I believe it was early spring 1978. The event was a lavish outdoor affair - Persian Carpets covering what appeared to me to be acres of outdoor patio space; helicopters landing close by depositing VIPs; expensive automobiles chauffeuring individuals all, to meet the distinguished looking man with the gray hair. Asking my friend Tom O'Shaughnessy who the man was, I recall him saying words to the effect, He is responsible all of this, as he swept his around the entire space. To begin, I was in awe of the whole formal affair now, to catch a glimpse of the individual for whom the occasion was designed for, I was in awe.
Tom O' suggested we go and meet the distinguished looking man. Hesitantly, I joined Tom O' as he walked up towards the General, a phalanx of security blocking our way. As we got closer, I could see a number of senior military officers and dignitaries close to the General all trying to gain his attention. Expecting to be turned back, I was preparing to back away when Tom O' said over the top of heads that blocked our way, General, I would like to introduce you to my friend. Tom O' was a retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. used to senior officers and dignitaries I, on the other hand a 29 year old former U.S. Air Force enlisted man with no experience to speak of and was beyond nervous. The General, speaking in Farsi to security caused them to quickly step aside. Extending his hand, Tom O's introduced himself then pointed to me and said, This is my friend, Ruben. As he shook my hand, in English the General asked my full name. Bohuchot, I replied pronouncing it Boucher, as the French would. Hearing a French sounding name, he quickly switched to speaking French. Just as quickly determining I didn't speak French, he switched back to English. For the next ten or so minutes I was totally awestruck - here was one of the most powerful men in Iran and he was taking the time to ask questions and learn about me and my friend, our families and life in Iran. On a couple of occasions, staff members tried to guide him to dignitaries close by, but he kept talking to Tom O' and me. Then, just as quickly as the conversation began, we were saying goodbye and agreeing to meet again in the future.
I apologize for taking so much space just to say, I met General Manouchehr-Khosrowdad. However, I not only met the man but, in the short time that we spoke, I was left with a life-long sense of having met someone special. Special to the point that when asked through these many years since, You have met many individuals in your life-time, who has impressed you the most? Without hesitation I respond, General Manouchehr-Khosrowdad!
mojgan
March 26, 2018
His memory and the memory of all those who gave their life for Iran , will always be in our hearts
Robert Mansouri
March 25, 2018
I never forget the time I served in his office, he was one of a kind.
laleh.h. behzadi
April 18, 2017
Hello Dear mehrafarin
I knew mr. khosrodad and his son parviz and his daughter haleh .
I love you and your family .before revelution until now.
I was 5 years old and half , near parviz, haleh was baby.
I miss parviz, I always pray for him and his father.
thank's laleh .h. behzadi
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April 18, 2017
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shawn shervan
March 21, 2017
General Manouchehr Khosrodad was a Great man.
I love him. I respect him. He is in Heaven.
May I meet him one day.
May GOD bless his Soul.
November 8, 2015
Dear all, Thank you for your very kind words. They go straight to my heart. And for my children, they keep the memory of their grand-father alive. Thank you ! Mehr-Afarin.
Faribourz
November 7, 2015
My father and General Khosrowdad were classmates in Military school , sat next to each other with another friend future Colonel Rafiei..............
I was a teenager when my father and I met General Khosrowdad on the highway between Kermanshah & Tehran.......
My father was a strong militaryman , your dad's colleague and dedicated his life to Iran.
Our country didn't deserve these great soldiers.
Sara
September 12, 2015
Dear Mehr-Afarin my prayers are for you and our hero, the shame will remain forever to those evils who took away our heros.....
September 1, 2015
Facebook Page dedicated to General Khosrodad:
Facebook.com/Khosrodad
Robert Mansouri
August 17, 2015
He certainly was a real hero and his rank was granted in the last minute and it was the lieutenant general, he wanted to retire and be relax and start painting too.
Behzad Parsa
August 14, 2015
As army bread i stared going to aghdaseh base in my late elementary year up to last year of junior high it was almost free for military family to use the facility (horse back riding) in northeast of tehran Iran he use to come there time to time i didn't know him personally but because of my dad and my family most of them in military i know of him i loved military and want to go to military high school(Daberestaneh Nizam)and after that to military academy(Daneshkadeh Afsari)and become officer(secand Lt) like my dad by the way his first name is manouchehr also it didn't happen now i am 50 years old but still have love of army in my heart i had plan for my career in army after become officer go to green brea(Tep 23 Nohead) and from there to army aviation (Havaniroz) now here i am trying to find out more about Iranian Generals and discover Temsar sarlasgar Monouchehr khosrodad did something in his career as i was planing to do.love of horses,fling,skydiving and army it is the same as main, as theenager i was shock when i heird the news,he wasnt part of marshal law inforsment or savak he was (Farmandeh Havpeymaei Niroyeh Zamini Artesh) Yadash gramy bad ve rohash shad rest in pease.
Bahman
November 1, 2014
His name is in mind forever. It is unforgettable!
Un autre Persan
February 17, 2014
Il sera toujours un héros dans l'éternité.
Sourena Parsi
February 4, 2014
our hero( sar lashgar,e khalebaan ) Will NEVER be forgotten !
mojan rahman
December 14, 2013
We are so proud of people like your fathr and all the other heros thT Gvw their precious lives to Iran
mary
July 20, 2013
May he rest in peace
Leila
May 17, 2013
Thought I'd share this great picture of our dear General Khosrowdad. May he rest in peace.
Robert Mansouri
May 4, 2013
I dreamed of the general, this may remind of his legacy.
February 15, 2013
Rest in Peace.
Anonymous
December 16, 2012
We are so blessed to have had such men serve our country. Manuchehr Khosrowdad, dear man, rest in peace.
Pouria Irani
November 22, 2012
Roheshoon shaad. Great patriot of Iran.
Babak Mansouri
November 3, 2012
I will never forget my Treasured Commandant as long as I live.
Leila
November 2, 2012
He was a brave man, the best of men, a hero. Thank you Mehr-Afarin for making this guest-book available. God bless you and your family.
nariman s
December 17, 2011
You were one of the greatest generals not only in Iran but through out the world , i never forget the time at farahabhad during a show jumping competition you let me ride your horse for warm ups before the start of the competition i miss you my father never stops talking about you he was your classmate at the Daroulfolon high school god bless your family and royal forces of Iran Javid Shah
mitra
March 14, 2011
Thank you for your courage, compassion, and humanity. May you rest in peace
Shiraz Rimer
December 12, 2010
A poem, by Shiraz, 9, his grand daughter
Once upon a time
There was a very brave general
He faught trough night and day,
Trough snow and sun, ice and rain
To live or die
He would always pray to stay alive
But one poor day, they all died
And got defeeted by something
Something mean and soure
And Starting that day
Iran was not bright
It was all dark.
July 20, 2010
Seldom does one come across such an individual. His achievements within the aviation community are still unbroken. I have researched the General and one thing is unmistakable, his leadership ability, honor, compassion and patriotism sine through.
Iran for centuries has always had the ability to produce the most dynamic individuals and leaders of men. I am not an Iranian but feel that all Iranians should be proud to have had such a dynamic character in your history.
If you permit me, I celebrate this amazing man and reflect on his incredible life. All Iranians should be proud to call him theirs
John Rennie
July 20, 2010
Seldom does one come across such an individual. His achievements within the aviation community are still unbroken. I have researched the General and one thing is unmistakable, his leadership ability, honor, compassion and patriotism sine through.
Iran for centuries has always had the ability to produce the most dynamic individuals and leaders of men. I am not an Iranian but feel that all Iranians should be proud to have had such a dynamic character in your history.
If you permit me, I celebrate this amazing man and reflect on his incredible life. All Iranians should be proud to call him theirs
Mojgan
February 23, 2010
RIP Dear General Khosrowdad.
You have made feel proud of being an Iranian. God bless your soul sir.
ali s
December 17, 2009
may god bless this wonderful man!
I am proud to call him my compatriot!
javid iran and it's brave sons and daughters
September 6, 2009
I served under his command. An exceptional officer. The world, will not see the like of him again....
Farimah Partovi
July 14, 2009
General Khosrowdad was a:
Most scrupulous soldier
Most compassionate commander
Most fearless fighter
Most devoted patriot
Manouchehr was a:
Kindest father
Most delightful entertainer
Most committed comrade
Most incredible buddy
Houman Parsaie
May 27, 2009
Gen. Khosrowdad was one of the best officers in our military in Pahlavi era. As a pilot myself, I have researched his accomplishments with respect to roto-crafts and the records he set back in early to mid seventies, no one has broken thus far. He was a true hero. I salute him as a Persian, a pilot, and a human being. God bless his soul. I am so glad that Ms. Kosrowdad has created this guestbook/blog for Gen Khosrowdad.
May 25, 2009
General Manuchehr Khosrowdad was an exceptional officer who belongs in the Pantheon of brave Iranians who lived and died for their ideals. God Bless His Soul.
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Kamyar Pahlavi
February 23, 2009
A belated salute to our General Khosrowdad, a soldier above all, a patriot, fearless warrior, father, leader, and a hero forever to all of us who were honored to serve under his command.
Kamyar Pahlavi
Reza Peymani
February 20, 2009
Some people are like stars. They are always shining, but their sparkle and shine is obvious and their true beauty is revealed only when the sun is out and the darkness sets in. Rest in peace.
Sassan Parandeh
February 17, 2009
General Khosrowdad has always and will always inspire every proud Iranian. In life he was a living legend and in his passing he equaled the tragedy of the heroes of our Shahnameh. Our beloved Khosrowdad was literally the closing chapter of Iran's book of kings. The final chapter of the Shahnameh.
Today, I say let us miss General Khosrowdad but also celebrate his meaningful life. For those who do not know, let me just say that 30 years after his unjust execution, Manuchehr Khosrowdad continues to maintain the world altitude record and 3 ascend rate records attained by a helicopter weighing less than 4500 Kg. He broke these records on April 29, 1975 in Ahwaz and these records have not yet been broken.
You will always be my inspiration. You were a man of courage and integrity until the very end.
Ali Asghar Maleknia
February 17, 2009
The best commanding officer I have ever had. He will remain the model of loyalty, bravery and humanity in my life. May he rest in peace.
Esfandiar B
February 17, 2009
Baba Manouchehr... You are and will always be in our heart
Hossein Khosrodad
February 17, 2009
Will never be forgotten in our hearts and minds.
Kambiz Dastouri
February 17, 2009
When the plans did not succeed, the weak ran away; but it was the mark of a brave man to face things that were, and to him it seemed noble to do so and disgraceful not to do so.
Heros make history and never die,
Amir Ali Khosodad
February 17, 2009
As a child, he was the one I wanted most to be like. As an adult, not much has changed. He was the stuff that legends are made of.
Khosrow Hadji-Moniri
February 16, 2009
I will always be grateful to have met such a fine officer and gentlemen. May he rest in peace.
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