Fdxers - Pray for Phil Straley
#17
No Way!
I cannot believe it! Phil was a larger than life figure and gave me my first taste of military aviation. When I was in college, I went during the summer ROTC tour to Homestead where Phil was the the squadron commander of the 308th TFS. I was lucky enough to get 8 F-16 rides that summer and Phil was the one who took me on my first flight in a military jet. I thought about him often as I made my own way to becoming a fighter pilot. His impression on me was enormous and the fighter pilot I wanted model myself after. A real "break glass in case of war" kind of guy but, first and foremost, a truly outstanding man.
I learned of his death just a few minutes ago as I walked into the AOC from a trip and I still can't believe it. I just had a beer with him and I will raise my glass to him again. A true hero of mine.
I learned of his death just a few minutes ago as I walked into the AOC from a trip and I still can't believe it. I just had a beer with him and I will raise my glass to him again. A true hero of mine.
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