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Allan Bacon Obituary
Allan Bacon
01/16/1948 - 06/30/2009
Col. U. S. M.C. Retired Allan Raymond Bacon, Jr., died on the morning of June 30, 2009 in Huntsville. Al was employed by General Dynamics Information Technology and worked for the Director of Engineering of the Missile Defense Agency where he was the Operational Baseline Champion of the United States Ballistic Missile Defense System. Prior to that Al served for thirty years as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, retiring as a Colonel in 2002. Al graduated Marine Basic School in 1972, leading to duty at Headquarters Marine Corps; Camp Pendleton, California; Camp LeJeune, North Carolina; Parris Island, South Carolina; Quantico, VA. and Okinawa, Japan. Al served as an Infantry Company Commander, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, and saw service as an Aerial Observer in Marine Observation Squadron Six (VMO-6) following service as an Infantry Platoon Leader in the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines. He was a Distinguished Rifle and Pistol shot and a member of the President's Hundred. He obtained a Bachelor of Science from Southwest Texas State University in 1972. He was a Commercial Pilot and an Instrument Rated Flight Instructor; a disaster services volunteer for the Red Cross, and avid Amateur Radio Operator, call sign W6GBG. Al was born January 16, 1948. He married his wife, Jeariene on December 29, 1973 in San Antonio, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Jeariene, daughters, Leighanna (31), Lauren (29) and Lindsay (25), grandson, Jacob, mother and father-in-law, Charles and Betty Wheeler, and sister and brother-in-law, Nena and Lynn McChesney; and cousins, Sue Rankin, Jane Blair, Gary Bacon, David Janca, Ray Bacon, Janet Needham and Cherry Asher and Ronnie Bacon. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, with the Memorial Service following at 11:00 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 12901 Bailey Cove Road, Huntsville with Dr. Todd Henderson officiating. Laughlin Service Funeral Home is assisting the family. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to either the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.
Laughlin Service Funeral Home, Inc.
2320 Bob Wallace Av. SW
Huntsville, AL 35805
256-534-2471
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Memories and Condolences
for Allan Bacon
Tom Chirhart
July 27, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. For those of us that were military communicators and amateur radio operators the term "silent key" is a telegraph key that no longer sends or receives message traffic. Al your key may be silent today but your sense of humor, the great conversations we all had with you and your sincere friendship will always be remembered. Fair winds and following seas. Tom K4NCG, RMC, USCG (Ret)
Jerry Knouff
July 27, 2009
Al and I were both V.N. vets, pilots and Ham radio operators.There not many that had so munh in common.
Jerry & Heidi
WA3CVB & KE4WJK
Rudy Dufour, GySgt.USMC Ret.
July 16, 2009
To the Bacon Family,
My prayers go out to you at this time. Col. Bacon was truly a friend and Marine buddy. I worked with him at WTBN MTU Rifle and Pistol Team, and on the USMC Distinguished Shooters Association. If I ever had a question or needed advice he was there for me. He was very helpful to me while a was the Pistol Manager at NRA. He will be missed, Semper Fi, Al...Vaya con Dios.
Senator Leticia Van de Putte
July 8, 2009
Dear Bacon Family:
It is with deepest sadness that I extend my condolences to you on the loss of your beloved.
As Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service and dedication to our great country.
May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. He will never be forgotten, and your family will be remembered in my prayers.
Jean Tullier
July 7, 2009
I worked with Al when he was with Anteon. He was always full of energy and enthusiasm. My heart goes out to his wife, who he clearly adored, and his family.
Carol Solomon Robalin
July 7, 2009
Allan and I had several classes together at Jefferson High School. He was not only smart but also very nice! I am so proud of what he gave to our country all these years. I know you have wonderful memories, and may they get you through these trying times.
Sylvesta Lee
July 6, 2009
I worked with Al at MDA. He was a constant professional and a very down to earth person. May God comfort you during this time of loss. As you mourn his death, rejoice in remembrance of all the great times you've shared together. I pray that God give you the strength to continue on.
BillSharon Herbert
July 6, 2009
We were saddened to hear of Al's passing. Al was a great neighbor on Black Hills Way in San Diego. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeariene, Leighanna, Lauren and Lindsay.
Jim McCloud
July 6, 2009
Al was such a gregarious person, one who was fun to be around. He was a catalyst with a positive attitude that contributed much to all that knew him.
W6GBG will long be remembered in the Fredericksburg area as a ham who could get things done! Jim McCloud KU4C
David Boyd
July 4, 2009
We'll miss him and offer our condolences to his family.
July 4, 2009
Our condolences to the family. He will be remembered by many for the fine person he was.
Members of Team Ultradot
CPT Tom Bourne
July 3, 2009
COL Bacon, You will be missed! I shot with Allan in Richmond and at Perry. He was always very supportive and patient with us (new shooters) Thank you Sir!
CPT Tom Bourne
USAR Pistol Team
"A Soldier that can't shoot...isn't"
July 3, 2009
Al may you R.I.P. it was a honor to know you thank you for what you did for this country YOU ARE A HERO Godspeed my friend you are in my prayers.
Camden Bullock, EMT-B
N2CLB
Ham Radio Outlet Virginia
July 3, 2009
Just sending my heart-felt condolences to you, Jeariene, Leighanna, Lauren, and Lindsay. Take care of yourselves and of each other.
Love,
Patty Isberg-Westphal
Beverly Pace
July 3, 2009
I graduated from Jefferson HS class of '66 with Allan. He was an outstanding member of our class and will be fondly remembered by all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family.
KC Crawford
July 3, 2009
One of the best shooters I knew. Fair seas and good winds on your journey.
KC Crawford GySgt (Ret.) 2112
July 2, 2009
Jeariene -
I learned of Al's passing today and wish to express my deepest sympathy. No words will bring you comfort - that comes in knowing he is with the Lord. I will tell you time will ease your pain and your sadness. The one Bible verse that sustained me when Mark passed away was "Be still and know that I am God". I will keep you and the girls in my prayers.
Debbie Koch
San Diego, CA
Siegfried Gates
July 2, 2009
I wish to extend my deepest condolences to Al's family on behalf of the members of the Stafford Area Radio Association, (WW4VA). He was a great radio buddy and Elmer. He will be missed.
Siegfried Gates,
Secretary, SARA
N4SIG
John Kretzer
July 2, 2009
May you rest in peace , "SIR"
July 2, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
CW3 (RET) Michael Boyd
USA
David Yorck
July 2, 2009
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
rick schloss
July 2, 2009
My thoughts are with Al and his entire family.
He'll be sorely missed and every time I saw him he had a huge smile and wanted to know how you were doing.
He was a wonderful person and I'm glad to have been touched by his enthusiasm for life.
Rick Schloss, San Diego, CA
Joe Henderson - N4CB
July 2, 2009
Our prayers are with the family of Al. Al will be greatly missed at the CAVEC Ham License Testing Sessions
Richard&Margaret Falda
July 2, 2009
our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Allan Bacon during this difficult time.May God bless and keep you all.
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