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1935
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2014
Col. Pugh Obituary
Col. Thomas S. Pugh (ret) passed away on May 13, 2014 and was born September 30, 1935. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Deanna, daughters, Cathy, Sherrie (Pete), Lauri (Scott) and Diane, siblings Carol, Mike, Frank and Pat, 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, and sister-in-law Karen McMillan. A military service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA June 4, 2014 at 2:30 PM. For more information and to sign the online Guest Book please visit:
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Smokey Stover; TSgt, USAF
September 25, 2021
Mrs. Pugh: I often look for old AF friends thru the internet and today I was saddened to find Col Pugh had gone on to be with our Lord. We were together here in Spokane at the 47 AD. When he retired; he gifted me a photo of himself and his Blackbird. He signed it; "from one pilot to a "Bush Pilot" even though I don´t fly. I was previously in Alaska 6th SW. I was impressed by his outgoing friendship with us non-coms in the AD; and stories of advancing into the altitudes! He was a great gentleman and I know he was one loved Commander by his men. GOD Bless you and your family.
Suiting Up Col Pugh at PSD
Oscar Marquez
September 5, 2016
December 29, 2014
I met this man at his home in Bainbridge WA. I was there for HIS family reunion with his nice Catherine. He was very welcoming and "down to earth". as was his lovely wife Deanna. In fact I returned to the next family reunion with a friend that was unknown to the family. Again I/we were welcomed with open arms. I got to spend some time with Tom,and I am a richer man for that. RIP Uncle Tom
Mo Moran
August 9, 2014
I am truly sadden at the lose of Colonel Pugh, First met him in a far off land a long time I go.
Talked alittle, but he impressed me so much that I never forgot him.
Cheers Colonel may all your contacts be wet and safe
Mo
Jerry Wall
July 25, 2014
I go back to Glasgow, MT when Tom was my B-52 commander, and he was such a great pilot and example of what an Air Force Officer should be. It was a pleasure to have known him and to have been on his crew. He was a credit to the military.
Tom Danielson
July 10, 2014
The Blackbird Association membership is deeply saddened by Tom's passing. He was a true Habu in every sense of the word. I personally admired Tom as a complete gentleman with class. He will be missed.
Col Pugh Gongrats my brother Tom Smith on his Mach3 run at Palmdale
Paul Smith
July 7, 2014
John Mallozzi
July 2, 2014
Dear Mrs. Pugh,
I would like to offer Heartfelt Condolences from our family to yours. I always enjoyed being around the Colonel. I take comfort in knowing he and my dad are crewed up again. Heaven will not be the same.
Love John Mallozzi and family
Col. Pugh and Col. Coz Mallozzi in the Chase T-38 at Plt 42.
John Mallozzi
July 1, 2014
Nevin Cunningham
June 7, 2014
Col. Tom Pugh was the first man I met when I signed in at Beale. He was very busy getting his feet on the ground as the new DO. He spent 45 minutes with me in his office getting to know the "new guy". Great officer, pilot and leader.
June 5, 2014
Dear Deanna and family, Tom was one of the finest pilots I have ever known.He was also an outstanding officer. Dotti and I send you our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We will stay in touch.
Love,
Hal and Dotti Confer San Antonio, Tx
Phil and Carol Loignon
June 3, 2014
Dear Deanna and family
Somehow the original message never made it to the website. Indeed Phil and I are very sad to hear of Tom's passing. We have fond memories of days at Beale AFB and reunions over the years. Since Tom is at peace, we ask God's blessing on you and the family for peace and comfort while you remember the good things. Love, Phil and Carol Loignon
Mike Hull
June 3, 2014
Our sincere condolences to Tom's family & close friends. I had the pleasure of being a section superintendent at Beale while Tom was Commander. Our paths crossed again at Palmdale during the BBird reactivation, & also thoroughly enjoyed his company at the BBird symposium in Seattle. Fortunately I regularly get to see Tom's name on the Big-Tail bird we have down here at Eglin AFB. As like many great Habu's, he will be missed, but not forgotten. Mike & Paula Hull
Tom Pugh describing his experiences with the Big Tail program at the 2001 Blackbird Reunion in Reno, NV, June 9, 2001.
David Allison
June 3, 2014
Tom Pugh describing his experiences with the Big Tail program at the 2001 Blackbird Reunion in Reno, NV, June 9, 2001.
David Allison
June 3, 2014
I met Tom at my first blackbird reunion in 1999, and took the attached photo during his Big Tail presentation at the 2001 reunion. So sorry to hear that he's gone. The world needs more people like him.
June 3, 2014
To the Pugh family: Tom's life in the SR program will be remembered By all. He was a true professional in all aspects of his Air Force career. It was always enjoyable to have a few drinks with Tom and the troops! May God grant you his peace in this time of need Love to all of you!
Mort Jarvis
Les Dyer
June 3, 2014
A salute to Tom. A truly outstanding Habu, pilot and commander. He is already sorely missed.
Larry Brown
June 3, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am very honored to have known Tom. God Bless.
A Great shot of the Test Force
Paul Smith
June 2, 2014
LtCol Pugh Congrats LtCol Tom Smith after a SR Test Flight
Paul Smith
June 2, 2014
Bill Gilmore
June 2, 2014
Deanna, My condolences to you and the family.
TONY BEVACQUA
May 27, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
May 25, 2014
Deanna,
One of the things I always admired about Tom, and it had to with a saying "Don't ever look down on someone unless you are helping them up". Tom was fantastic at that!!
Jim Greenwood
Cecil Braeden
May 25, 2014
Tom was looked up to by almost every member of the SR-71 Habu brotherhood. Tom was and extraordinary speaker and advocate for the Air Force and the SR-71 in particular. We will miss him greatly.
Cec Braeden
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