John J. Forde

Sharon and Chris...Both of you don't know me, but with sadness I saw the passing of John while scanning HC7 on the web. I was an AT on several Dets while John was piloting helos in Nam (70-71). Looking back, our smiles matched during many launches...except when the radios failed. Officers and enlisted didn't mix much, however, HC-7 was different. We were the "orphan's" of the fleet...crossdecking to relieving ships...staying out 60-90 days. HC-7 had the only Navy (Helos) Medal of Honor...

Sharon and Chris,

I'm so sorry to hear about John's passing. I know my condolences are a little belated but still just as sincere. John was such a sweet man. Best wishes and please know that you have many friends and family keeping you in their thoughts and prayers.

Sharon & Chris,
My thoughts and prayers of deepest sympathy are with you in your time of loss. John will always be remembered as a good friend and classmate.

Sincerely, Joe Duseau BC '66

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Sharon and Cousin Chris. Uncle John was a great man with a kind and caring heart. He would light up a room with his smile and sometimes funny jokes. We will miss him.

God Bless,
Marvin, Tracy, Donovin and Kamryn

Sharon and Chris,
I am grieving with you. John was a great man and a great friend and I will miss him dearly.

Please know that I am thinking of you fondly.

Dear Sharon and Chris,

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

We'll all miss John and are glad we shared time with him.

Love you,

I met John as my manager at Digital Equipment in Munich, Germany. John really loved his time in Munich.
During that time, John convinced Digital to fund the completion of my MBA studies at Boston University in 1989, for which I was deeply grateful.
In recent years, we lived nearby to each other here in Massachusetts and we were able to reminisce about our good times in Germany, as well as to share our challenges with professional and family matters.
John was very courageous...

Sharon, Chris,
The relationship that John, Bob and I shared through our time in Vietnam until his passing was one that can't be described in words by me. We three connected on a special level with a bond that can only be developed in the crucible that surrounds combat. I can't recall a moment where John's faith and pure heart ever failed to support his vision and courage. I will surely miss him. I am hopeful that his character and nature will be carried forward by Chris as it will...

Sharon and Christopher: My thoughts are with you and family members at this difficult time.