I learned last night that "Sandy" Uber, with whom I flew as a Tonto and a Mike FAC died recently. He's represented faithfully with another name in my books, but the real guy was a quiet, funny man and a very brave and competent FAC - the latter saying more about him than most people will ever know.



Far left seated, Sandy. Standing is "Flip" Defillipi, and far right, myself. In the background is Dick the Drunk, my roommate. Note the "sanitized" tiger stripe camo. We flew with no name, rank, unit, or national ID.

My condolences.

With any luck we will meet on the other side. Drinks are on me.

Sorry to hear this, our mortality is akin to diminished sand in the hour glass of time.Godspeed and friendlier skies for your friend.

Another great one lost. Sorry for the loss of your friend.

Deepest condolences for your loss.

today will be Sandy Uber memorial day here. rest in peace brother.

Rest In Peace Sandy.

Sorry for your loss Rocky.

Sorry for your loss Rocky

Nice remembrance

Rest in peace Great Warrior.

My condolences Rocky.

condolences, Sir.
RIP
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God bless

Sorry to hear of this.. You have my condolences RR..

Condolences Rocky.

RIP Sandy Uber.

Condolences R.R.

Very sad.

Sorry for your loss. At this age friends go way to often. We still have the good memories.

Rest in peace, sir.

Thank you for your service to our Nation!
May he rest in peace with all of his brothers...

Thanks for sharing this Rocky. The constant hemorrhaging of our best is sure hurting America.

Bad day for sure, Sandy passing, and Sam's uncle - right together.
RIP gentlemen!

Well, it's safe to say a brave stick like that has flown on to his well-earned reward. What you and your fellows did, Rocky, was a noble endeavor.

Another American Hero goes home...

A Salute of Respect and a hardy Thank You for Your Service to our Nation Sandy.

Condolences on your loss Rocky.

AMEN.

We are starting our downward spiral as the WWII and Korea guys have been doing for the past 25 years.

I bet you knew some real characters. A man is measured by those who call him friend.

Condolences.

Condolences, Rocky.

And, RIP!

I'm sure his loss has affected so many people, sorry Rocky, Rest In Peace Sandy.

Sorry man...

Thank you for your service Rocky

And condolences for Sandy and his family.

Allen

Traditional sunset toast and slow salute accomplished. Farewell, my brother.


Thanks for all the very kind words from you here.

So sorry to hear this Rocky. It's got to be tough when he was a brother in arms. RIP. Prayers sent.

I am sorry to hear this and want to express thanks to all who served.

Very sorry to hear about your friend, Rock. My condolences.

Godspeed, Sandy.

Rocky, My sincerest condolences.
He's at home now, rest easy.

Update. Got an email from "Batman" whom I've been trying to contact for umpty-ump years to no avail. So Sandy's death had at least one benefit. I sent Batman the books.

Hey, Batman! I'll never forget your kumquat, salami, and alka-aeltzer daiquiris!

Salute! RIP.

Here's a little toast of rye to Sandy and you Rocky.

"Taps" means a lot more when you've lost comrades in arms.

Sorry to hear of this, Rocky. God bless y'all.

Glad you got to connect with an old friend, I'm sure Sandy is smiling down.

RIP. You have my condolences. God speed.