Col. Thomas S. Pugh

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...

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

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

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.

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.

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