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Burial services will take place at his childhood home in North Carolina. A celebration of life will be held in San Antonio at a yet-to-be-determined date. Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.
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Tom Walsh
July 30, 2024
A good man gone too soon. God bless Tom, Yona, and their family.
Tom Walsh '64
Tom Norris
July 30, 2024
I have thought of the years I have known Tom as a roommate and POW in Hanoi and since. He has left a lasting impression on me and I feel a definite loss. The world is a lesser place. He was one of the most intelligent people I knew and proved his worth by becoming a medical doctor and devoting his time to the Veterans and society. Yes, I will miss you my friend and wish you a smooth flight west.
Mike Scott
July 29, 2024
I worked with Tom for 30 years at Biodynamic Research Corporation (BRC) for where we were biomechanical consultants. We were also partners and on the board of directors. Tom was the board chairman for six years and he did a remarkable job keeping the board members focused and on point. As a consultant Tom's intelligent approach to cases and calm demeanor made him a sought after consultant by BRC's clients. What most impressed be about Tom was that he never stopped growing as a person and that trait made him enjoyable to work with. Tom played a big role in BRC's success over the last 20 years and his presence will be missed. My condolences go out to Yona and Tom's family.
George (Steve) Sleboda
July 28, 2024
Fond memories of Tom as kids at our Kinsey grandparents home in Madison, and reunions and visits with him and Yona and their family, and great admiration for his life of service to our country as fighter pilot and POW, and to humanity as a physician and medical research specialist! I am honored to have been his cousin and have my family benefit from his company. Keeping Yona and the family in prayer for God´s comfort for their loss. Cousin Steve Sleboda
Jack Ensch
July 27, 2024
Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the entire McNish family on the sad loss of Tom. He was an American patriot and hero in the true meaning of the words - an example of the kind of man who made this country great. Now, following his last flight, may he rest in peace forever in heaven. "Throw a nickel on the grass ..." GBU, Tom
Lee Ellis
July 26, 2024
Tom was a great friend and a wonderful person. We communicated secretly in the Hanoi Hilton POW camp with the hand code that he and his roommate invented. Tom was a brilliant and courageous warrior and we will all miss him.
Bob Banks and Patti Saunders
July 26, 2024
Tom and I were colleagues at BRC for many years. I first met Tom while he was the long-time president of our small international group of pilot-physicians. His calm strength, towering presence and quiet leadership brought us together and created collaborations that led to important contributions to science and aerospace medicine. He always spoke of Yona and his family with love and reverence, and to them we extend our deepest condolences.
Jerri Mechenbier
July 25, 2024
Yona and McNish family, I am so sorry for your loss. What a treasure of a man Tom was.
Keith
July 25, 2024
We have lost one of the best! Shortly after Tom started working at BRC, we began to work together, and we teamed together on many cases over the years. While I like to think we learned from each other, he taught me much about the indomitable human spirit, especially when guided by honesty, integrity and love of others. He will be missed. Love and condolences to his family and friends. Keith.
Tom Hanton
July 25, 2024
Tom was one of the most special, accomplished, honest, and man of high moral character I've called friend. He was most generous with his time and extensive knowledge and impeccable brain power with his friends. He will be truly missed and always remembered.
Beulah Watson
July 25, 2024
A life-long friend and school friend! Tommy will always be missed! I had faith.that he would come back from Vietnam; and he did! He served his country well! We can all be proud of him! God bless all of his!
Beulah Watson, Greenville, SC
Clayton & Dru Richardson
July 24, 2024
Love & sympathy to Yona & all family. Tom was special & will be missed so much. Holding tight to all the good memories.
Kate Buchanan Holland Lovin
July 24, 2024
Dr.Tom McNish was in my graduating class at Franklin High School. So honored to know him .He was so gifted in many parts of life . Will miss him at our class reuinion.
Gary
July 24, 2024
I worked with Tom many times. He was extraordinary - kind, intelligent, tough. I´ll miss him.
Sridhar Natarajan
July 24, 2024
Tom was an inspiration, a wonderful friend , an amazing man of numerous talent's, a colleague and a fellow veteran. He will be dearly missed. I salute this patriotic man and all he has given for his country, his family and friends. My sincere condolences.
Jon Couch
July 24, 2024
Yona:
I was devastated to hear of Tom´s passing. Please accept my sincerest condolences. The world will be a more drab place without Tom´s intellect, whit and charm. I was blessed to be able to call Tom a friend and will miss our dinners there in San Antonio.
I will end this with something Tom always ended his e-mails to me with -
"GBU and GBA".
Warmest Regards,
Jon Couch
Stafford, Virginia
Tausha Jackson
July 24, 2024
Dr. McNish was a very kind man who always had a smile to give. I am happy to have met him and I'm terribly sorry for the family's loss.
Janet and Larry Dawson
July 24, 2024
Our sympathies go out to all of you. Hold all those beautiful memories close to your heart.
Debbie Scherer
July 24, 2024
So VERY sorry for your loss
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