Colonel Peter K. Foley USAF Retired

Pete and I flew the F-104A Starfighter, 319th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Homestead, Florida. I looked up to him and had great respect for his heroic exploits in the F-105. Pete's stories inspired me to volunteer for the F-105 Wild Weasel for my tour in Viet Nam. He will always be at the top of my greatest warrior list. May God bless his lovely family and may my friend rest in eternal peace.

Just found this graduating picture of me and Pete on graduation day from Holy cross in 1962. Bless him and his lovely family.

To Peter's family,
You may not know me but I was Peter's roommate at Holy Cross for our Junior and Senior year. He was my best chum His wonderful sense of humor and wild eyes had us laughing all the time. We were proud of his service to the nation and I extend to you my deepest sympathy.

Proudly served on his staff with the Flying Tigers at England AFB. A true American hero. May he rest in peace and may his name go down in infamy as a fearless fighter pilot!

I knew Mr.Foley from being a customer of mine at Publix Bridge Mill in Canton,Ga.He was a delight to be around.I salute him as a fellow Air Force Veteran and pray for his wife and family.

I served under Colonel Foley's leadership in the early 1980s while I was assigned to the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing (Flying Tigers) at England Air Force Base, Louisiana.

Today, I was reflecting on my 26-year active duty career and was thinking about those leaders whom I served under.

Peter K. Foley was one of my leaders who took over command of the Flying Tigers from General Jimmy V. Adams.

Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of the heroism Colonel Foley displayed over Vietnam...

Caryl, Kimberly, and family,

I cannot begin to convey to you the sadness I feel for your loss. I am sure that our guys shared many memories and experiences of Vietnam as they worshiped the sun on st Maarten. Sometimes I would see them laughing while they talked and wondered which adventures they were sharing. I am sure that as they watch us from above they are sharing more of those memories. God bless you, protect you, and give you strength to carry on.

We are so very sorry about your loss. What an amazing gentleman he was, achieving so much in his 74 years.