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Fred Metz Obituary

Rear Admiral Fred Metz passed away on July 27, 2023. A memorial service will be held at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church on Wednesday, August 9th at 1:00 PM. Online condolences may be offered to the family and a full obituary can be read at hdoliver.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 6, 2023.

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Jim Dugan

November 17, 2023

As kids Fred an I were in the same 4H club back in Cape may Court House. When his mom hosted our meetings she made us the greatest snacks. I bumped into Fred when he was the LSO on the Saratoga around 59-60. A great guy to know . CAme from a wonderful family. RIP sailor.

John Coulson

August 9, 2023

CAG Metz was my first air wing commander, and I was proud to serve as one his CVW-17 flight surgeons. It was a privilege. I am sorry to learn of Admiral Metz´s passing and extend my condolences and best wishes to his family.

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Ray and Janet Tyler

August 7, 2023

Our heartfelt condolences to Fred's family on your lost. We all have lost a great American who gave so much to his famiily, his friends, the Navy, and his country. We will miss him forever.

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