Dean "Diz" Laird

1921 - 2022

Dean "Diz" Laird

1921 - 2022

BORN

1921

DIED

2022

Dean Laird Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 30, 2022.
Dean “Diz” Laird was the only World War II U.S. Navy pilot to shoot down both German and Japanese planes.

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October 7, 2022

Odette posted to the memorial.

October 7, 2022

Raquel posted to the memorial.

September 19, 2022

Stephen Breitenstein posted to the memorial.

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Odette

October 7, 2022

So sorry for your loss. May God grant the family comfort and peace of mind and heart to cope. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories together.

Raquel

October 7, 2022

Deepest sympathies to the family. Be comforted by the fact that he lived a memorable life and left many cherished memories for you to hold on too. May your loving Creator comfort and care for the family.

Stephen Breitenstein

September 19, 2022

Stephen Breitenstein

September 19, 2022

Stephen Breitenstein

September 19, 2022

A world-class Aviator. Friend to the Aviation community. A generous human being. His was a life well-lived. https://sandiegoairandspace.org/hall-of-fame/honoree/dean-diz-laird

Jim Etherington

September 13, 2022

Our heartfelt condolences to the family from the 3rd Thursday Veterans Group, Concord, CA. You will be remembered. Respectfully, Jim Etherington, honorary member on behalf of our over 100 Veterans members

September 3, 2022

My Condolences.

September 2, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Paul

August 31, 2022

Go get um Diz!

Ron G

August 31, 2022

God Bless you Sir for your commitment to the Navy as a pilot, your service will never be forgotten. My condolences to your family and friends

Les Breese

August 31, 2022

With the passing of Dean Laird, we have lost yet another member of "The Greatest Generation"....Thank you for your selfless and courageous service, sir.

Diana Patton

August 30, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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