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John Converse
August 14, 2010
My deepest condolences on the passing of Stan. A great man, a great soldier, and a great friend. My best memories of the army include times and places with him. Farewell, friend. For identification, turn right and ident.
Stan and I clowning around at a party in Burghaun, Germany, 1979. It's the way I'll always remember Stan.
Michael & Christa Rathge
August 14, 2010
Christa and I offer our sincere condolences to Karen and the rest of Stan's family. Through flight school and then our first assignments together in the 11th ACR, Stan was a good friend and trusted colleague. Our careers led in different directions after that assignment but, after reading remarks by others here, it's clear he remained the happy, helpful, and caring guy Christa and I remember so well. My guess is he's still proudly wearing his wings...they're just a lot bigger now!
Rest in peace, friend!
Dean Gunther
August 10, 2010
Mr Kennedy was one of the nicest people I encountered during my time in F Company 160th. He was a genuine true American. We had a running joke about when he was going to take me flying for some training. He will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Kevin McLemore
August 6, 2010
Our deepest condolences on the passing of a great American. Stan was my instructor pilot at Fort Ord back in the mid 80's. My favorite memory was he was giving me a checkride under night vision goggles and we inadvertently entered the clouds. Stan talked me through the correct procedures while I flew white knuckled on our paltry OH-58A instruments. We eventually came out “on top” and could have diverted to a civilian airfield that was clear. But Stan had already requested an approach into the airfield at Fort Ord, and told me he did not want to waste the opportunity for me to do an actual instrument approach. So we flew around on top until the approach, punched back in, and then broke out again right at minimums. Not exactly “by the book”, but Stan was right. That was probably the best “inadvertent IMC” training I’ve ever received; before or since. God Bless him and his family.
Kevin and Kelle McLemore and family
NSDQ!!!
Mark Bingaman
August 3, 2010
Farewell to a fine man. Karen and family we never met but I served with Stan at Ft Campbell, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Godspeed Stan
Gayle Gonzalez
August 2, 2010
Karen We are so sorry to hear about Stan's passing. We will keep you and the your family in our prayers.
Sarah Spier
August 2, 2010
Karen,
We are so sad to hear about Stan. We have the fondest memories of you and your family. We are wishing you well during this sad time.
Love,
Ken (Retired CW4) & Sarah Spier
NSDQ
Ken Spier
August 2, 2010
Sarah and I were deeply saddened to hear of Stan's passing. Please accept our condolences and we will always remember the great times we had in F Company. Stan gave me my initial evaluation flight for the 160th and we were friends and comrades every since.
All our best.
Ken and Sarah Spier
Ron Howard
August 2, 2010
Dear Karen,
Needless to say, I am deeply saddened after hearing this news. Although we have placed many years behind our times together, those times will never be forgotten.
From the days at Deer Park Estates in flight school, on to Fulda and Campbell, timeless memories will remain with us all.
Please pass along my most sincere sympathies to the rest of your family.
As Joe so elequently stated, Stan will rest in peace with our Heavenly Father, the rest of us will live on for the time being with the memories of knowing a good man.
May Almighty God Be With You,
Ron
Joseph Calabrace
August 2, 2010
Dear Karen,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family as you mourn the loss of Stan. I served with Stan for many years in the 160th and spent a couple of deployments with him floating on a barge in the middle of the Persian Gulf. Stan made sure that the "Little Birds" we were flying were always ready to perform their mission. I never had to worry about my aircraft when Stan was looking after them. Stan was one of the best maintenance officers to have ever served with the NightStalkers. I am deeply saddened by his passing, but we all can take solace in the fact that he is resting with our Savior. May God bless you and your family.
With Deepest Regards,
Joseph Guido The Icepick Calabrace
CW4 Phillip Sherwood, Retired
August 2, 2010
I was saddened to hear of Stan's passing. I hope he did not suffer. I knew Stan from early in my career as a Nightstalker and can say his contributions to our great nation go beyond just training new pilots. My sympathy goes to the family as you grieve. Stan was a great man. NSDQ
Al Weiler
August 2, 2010
My sincere condolences to the Stan Kennedy family. I had the privilege of knowing and flying with Stan during our tour with the Nighstalkers. A good man and friend who was always there when needed. May God bless the family and give Stan an eternal tailwind.
NSDQ and SGDM
Jim Viola
August 1, 2010
Stan was a Great American, and his life was well lived helping others. I will cherish the memories of our OH-6 flights together forever. "NSDQ"
Dick Carroll
August 1, 2010
Karen, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Stan was a great man and left a huge impression on me as a new Nightstalker.
The Carroll Family
NSDQ!
Bob and Betty Salisbury
July 31, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to Karen, Michael, Jason and Haley, Laura, Linda, and all family and friends. Stan was a true American patriot in a long line of patriots. More than that, Stan was just a good and decent man. I'm so glad we got to see him at the Kennedy reunion. It was the first time since we graduated in 1969.
God bless you all.
Jon and Pam Barker
July 31, 2010
Karen, We know Stan is in a better place and at peace without pain now but your hearts are broken. We have you, Mike, Jason, and the rest of the family in our prayers for God's peace and comfort. We will always remember Stan as a good friend but also as "The Corvette King". We never see a Corvette without thinking of him. He was a friend and fellow Night Stalker to many who admired and cared about him. We know he'll enjoy his celebration of life you are having and is looking down from Heaven smiling. God bless each and every one of you!
NSDQ
Jon and Pam Barker
Dave Spoor
July 30, 2010
My sincere condolences to the Stan Kennedy family. I will always remember Stans' great 'NSDQ' attitude towards his everyday tasks. Great pilot, great friend, and an excellent mentor to all new Nightstalkers. He will be missed by all of us who were fortunate to have known him. NSDQ.
Mike Karageanis
July 30, 2010
Karen,
I'm am very sad to here that Stan passed away. He was an outstanding guy and a good friend. It was my pleasure to work with him for many years. My wife and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family.
NSDQ
Mike & Barbara Karageanis
Terry Weldon
July 30, 2010
Karen, Colette and I send our heartfelt condolences.
Terry and Colette Weldon
Mark McMillin
July 30, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers! I worked with Stan at S & T and remember his smile and good nature and the new white Corvette he got while I was there. Great guy, who will be missed!!!
160th 88-96
Guy Stanoch
July 30, 2010
Dear Karen and Family,
I am deeply saddened by Stan's passing. I am very proud to say that I served with him and considered him a friend.
NSDQ
Guy Stanoch and Family
Aunt Carol, Stanley, and Cousin Wendy
Wendy Molodich
July 30, 2010
NSDQ
July 30, 2010
To the Kennedy family our prayers are with you as we share in the loss of Stan. He touched many an Aviator as they went through their little bird transitions here in the 160th.
Stan you will be remembered for your caring attitude as an Instructor and Steadfast leadership to the incoming Pilots.
July 30, 2010
Dear Karen and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
love
uncle don and me
July 30, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with you, the boys, Aunt Laura and Linda at this time. We are all glad that we got to see you and Stan at the reunion the other year.
Wendy & Jim Molodich and Carol Kennedy
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