Savannah, Georgia
1938 - 2017
Well I, Richard "Dick" Terrell Fortenberry, finally died at age 79, but not before God gave me a wonderful and exciting life. I always said that if I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself, but there was a time I didn't plan on living past 35 years old....
Read MoreJust got this news, having fallen out of touch in recent years. Dick was one of the most joyous people to be around. I'll miss knowing he's in the world. But then..he still is. My best to Linda and the twins. I'd love to hear from Linda.
Dustin Smith
November 24, 2017 | Gettysburg, PA
I am so sorry for your loss. May God provide the comfort and strength that your family needs at this difficult time (Matthew 5:4). Your family will be in my prayers.
July 15, 2017
Dec, 2013, Golden Knight Reunion
You have concluded your life as a trend setter and World champion in so many ways. I want to thank you for allowing me to be a friend to you and your family.
George Torrealba
July 12, 2017 | Charlotte, NC
Will always remember the great times with Dick at Mobil, an honest trusting friend.Thinking of you Linda....
Dan Marcinkowski
July 11, 2017 | Roswell, GA
I knew of Dick as a fellow skydiver, finally met the legend as a fellow pilot when the 82nd was sent to Vietnam after TET '68 and Dick's unit moved in with us for a short while at Chu Lai. It was an honor to meet him and a greater honor to hoist a few while he sang ballads about the war. One of the greats. The world will be less fun without him. He will be missed.
John Shepardson
July 11, 2017 | Princeton, NJ | Military
Dick,
You are gone but not forgotten. The highest complement one pilot can say to another is " You are one heck of a good pilot." Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.
Jeff & Edith Frank
July 10, 2017 | Gig Harbor, WA
