Garry L. Weigand

Garry grew up in Columbus, OH, and attended Ohio University. A member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, he graduated with a B.A. in Economics in 1966. Commissioned an Ensign in the US Navy, he earned his USN pilot wings in 1968. He began his aviation career flying the F-8, and later the F-4 at Miramar Naval Air Station. Deployed to Vietnam in 1971, he served three ten-month cruises aboard the USS Coral Sea, amassed 543 aircraft carrier landings, flew over 200 combat missions, downed a MiG-17 in air-to-air combat, and was a recipient of the Silver Star. Wags was both a graduate and instructor at the Navy Fighter Weapons School, better known as "Top Gun". He continued his service as a reserve officer while flying commercially for PSA/US Airways. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, playing with his grandchildren, and "golfing off" with the Slugs. An avid OSU football fan, he spent most autumn Saturdays rooting for his Buckeyes. Garry is survived by his wife Jodie, his children Marsi, Robin and Chad, and his grandchildren, Mischa and Nico. He will be interred in Miramar National Cemetery in a private ceremony.