JON A. McBRIDE

When I was attached to VX-4 in 1974 , Jon McBride was my division Officer. As an enlisted man, Jon was always kind and helpful to me. May he rest in peace.

Big Jon, I forgot to say - 'Yours in the BOND', Little Brother' ! God Bless You and your family ! ! ! ! RIP ! ! !

I Was Jon's Big Brother in Phi Delta Theta at West Virginia Univ. We were roommates at the Phi Delt House in Morgantown. He and I were sitting in the 'Lair' when the Navy Captain came through and ask if 'any one in here like to take a jet ride?' Jon immediately stood up and volunteered for the ride. After the experience, Jon confided to me that he was going to transfer to the Naval Academy. Of course, I didn't dream of the 'future' that decision made for him. Vietnam honors, flying career,...

During the Mid-70's, Jon and I were stationed together in the Navy at Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Four (VX-4) at the Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA. Jon was the Aircraft Maintenance Department Head and I was his Maintenance/Material Control Officer - we clicked immediately. He was a joy to work with as he always made one feel like you worked with him and not for him. When he was interested in applying for NASA, he asked if I would consider being a character reference for him - and yes,...

My thoughts and prayers are with you! May you Rest in Peace Lord Jesus Name. Amen

I will missed you. Rest in Peace

Big Jon we never met but I was such a huge fan of you and how you came up with the lunch with an astronaut program I mean they say certain space icons are nasa gods your one of those, my condolences to your 4 kids your sister, and tge grandkids and great grandkids ik your classmate John Fabian was devastated to hear that you passed but thankfully you didn't suffer God bless you big Jon, ik you and the late challenger and columbia crew are eating candy coated almonds. Aka peanut m&ms and...

I was so saddened to hear the loss of your dad, Captain John McBride. It was a pleasure knowing him and his extended family. You certainly have many fond memories to look back on. My sincere condolences

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