Irvin Gossman

Sadly missed, but never forgotten. RIP go buddy.

I knew Irv in those crazy, hazy days of our youth, when it all laid before us. We raced through the maze of hallways at Cass Tech and somehow managed to survive all the nutty hijinks of our adolescence, even the car crashes. Those were the days! But the years have passed and the miles have taken us in different directions. The memories of our friendship will forever remain in my mind and in my heart. God speed my friend. You will be missed. My deepest sympathies to all your loved...

I was a YO-3A pilot, operations officer in RVN and executive secretary to the QAA. I flew with Irvin and appreciated his efforts to accomplish the mission and assist the pilot in all our cockpit duties. He helped accomplish our missions. He will be sincerely missed.

We will miss not seeing IRV at the QAA-YO-3A Vietnam reunion in November.

I was a crew chief with the YO-3A platoon in Vietnam. We were and are a band of brothers. Irv was an Army Technical Observer who flew the YO-3A at night, at very low altitudes in Vietnam. It took a great deal of courage. If you don't know what a YO-3A is and what Irv was involved with, visit the website www.yo-3a.com.

Family and friends are welcome to join us at the Tucson-PIMA reunion.

I served with Irv in Vietnam. He and I went through advanced training at Fort Huachuca AZ and then deployed to Vietnam in June of 1970. Our group has been holding reunions and I wish he had gotten the opportunity to attend. We were a small group, our own band of brothers, and have tried to keep contact over the years. Irv will me missed. I just received an email about Irv’s passing. Irv was a warrior and deserves honor and respect for the sacrifice he and others have made in serving our...

Forty year old memories that will never be forgotten: the Prom,the Top of Ponch,the Impressions. You teaching me how to drive your brand new black Charger;trips to Tawas;the excursion with your family to visit the handsome soldier at boot camp.Rest sweetly gentle soul. My sincerest sympathies to the entire family.

Dear Colleen & Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear of Irv's passing. I have so many fond memories of him. He was truly a genuine person. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Lori L. Smith (shewchuck)

Colleen, I was so sorry to hear of Irv’s passing. Even though I didn’t know Irv, except from class reunions, he seemed like such a nice, fun loving person. May your many warm and loving memories help you through this difficult time. Please know, that our family is keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your daughter.

Regards, Annette LaJoice Kemler