Plank Owner Seawolf Pilot William Mackey, III passed away 17 Nov, 2016

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Plank Owner Seawolf Pilot William Mackey, III passed away 17 Nov, 2016

Dan Arnes
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HA(L)-3 Seawolf Plank Owner William Chambers Mackey III, LTJG, Det 3, 7/28/1967 to 7/6/1968. He initially flew with Army Thunderbirds & Warriors when he first arrived in-country. Awarded the Silver Star. He later served on RADM Elmo Zumwalt's retention team. Retired as CAPT.

Received an email this afternoon from Gary Roush, VHPA

"In Memoriam : William Mackey
William Mackey - age: 73
(April 14, 1943 to November 17, 2016)
Visitation Information:
Services and inurnment with Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery are pending at this time.

Obituary: 
William Chambers Mackey, III, age 73 of Hollywood, FL, passed away November 17, 2016. A U.S. Navy Veteran serving his country from 1965-1992 including as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War and then retiring as a Captain. Predeceased by his brother Larry. Survived by daughter Bonnie Mackey Chabra and her husband Roy; grandchildren Tynan, Cade, Lila; sister-in-law Bonnie Mackey; nephew Christopher and niece Michele. Services and inurnment with Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery are pending at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (nmcrs.org) at 875 N. Randolph St, Suite225, Arlington, VA 22203."

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Re: Plank Owner Seawolf Pilot William Mackey, III passed away 17 Nov, 2016

kid purington
                                    ...RIP Seawolf...