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1934
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2023
Bob Pardo Obituary
Bob Pardo was an aviator and military fighter pilot whose efforts to get his wingman's heavily damaged Phantom fighter jet out of enemy airspace over Vietnam became known as Pardo's Push.
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(Photo: Senior Airman Ridge Shan/Luke Air Force Base)
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Michael B. Nelson
August 15, 2025
It was an honor to have met him and to have flown in the same sky. Nickel.
Richard "Smokey" Powell
July 10, 2024
To risk your life (& WSO´s) to save a friend, with ingenuity and perseverance, knowing that you would not make it back to base & faced certain fuel starvation & ejection, is heroism of the highest order.
Carol Wells
January 14, 2024
I had never heard of Bob Pardo until today. He was a true American hero!
What bravery; what courage; what selflessness; what a man!
RR
January 1, 2024
A brave pilot and aviator that whose quick thinking was a life saver. Prayers for the Pardo family, May God be with you all to give strength and comfort to help you in your time of loss.
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Jose Alvarez
December 23, 2023
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
From: Jose Alvarez, Korean War Veteran. It is sad to know that young generation. does not know and appreciate our sacrifices. Gen. Mccarthur said. "Old Soldiers never die we just fade away."
My Condolences to the Pardo's family May his soul RIP
D Blatch
December 23, 2023
May the God of all comfort provide his comfort during this difficult time of loss and beyond.
JOHN BRUNGER
December 21, 2023
As a disabled Republic of Vietnam aviation OH 6A crew chief in 1968, I extend our family condolences to a great Armed Service member. God bless the family.
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