Waldorf, Maryland
JOHN D. YAMNICKY SR., 71, of Waldorf, Md., was a retired naval aviator, but worked as a defense contractor for Veridian Corp. since his retirement as captain in 1979. His son, John Yamnicky, said his father worked on the development of the F/A-18 fighter jet. John Yamnicky Sr., was on a business trip on American Flight 77. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1952, he became a Navy test pilot, flying an A-4 attack plane and would sometimes tell stories of his travels and Navy service in Korea and Vietnam. "He crash-landed five times and walked away from them each," said Cindy Sharpley, a friend of the family. "But not this last one."
Mercy band
I wore this band in honor of John. My sister and I were remembering this day and pulled out our bands.
May God continue to heal all of.you.
Jody Moore
September 11, 2023 | HARRISBURG, IL
Thank you so much for your service. He sounds like an incredible man. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of John's family and friends who still mourn this loss. We will never forget.
McKell Swain
September 17, 2020 | Grove City, OH
Thanks for your service to our country. I pray for special blessings today for your friends and family. We will never forget. Love from Texas
Del Newberry
January 26, 2016 | Garland, TX
You are still in our hearts, Yam!!
Know that we carry you with us while doing our work for the fleet every day. Keep looking down on us all, guiding us with your strong spirit.
God bless you as well as the family, friends, and co-workers you left behind.
We miss you so very much and still have your photo in a special place our office.
We will never forget... never.
Randy A
September 08, 2013 | NAS Pax River, MD
Great, you are the man.
Jorma Isolerssi
April 19, 2013
To The Family,
I did not know Mr. John D. Yamnicky Sr., but by reading the obituary he was an outstanding individual.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sincerely,
Mr. Terry of NC
December 20, 2012 | NC
I was roaming the internet and was floored to find this mr yamnicky was an extrodinary man who I happened to look up to.this is a tragedy that never should of happened my arms are wrapped around the family especially you jennifer at time of sorrow that will never pass.
brenda shiro
July 12, 2012 | Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Love the iste
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John Paul
June 27, 2012 | Texas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Goodnight sweet prince [email protected]
Nick Kulik
March 26, 2012