Charlie Wells

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Charlie Wells12th TFW MemorialScrapbook

• By Andrea Wells

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To the members, families and friends of the 12th
Tactical Fighter Wing, I regret being unable to
attend this memorial dedication ceremony. The
tragic events that occurred Tuesday are solemn
reminders of the cost of freedom -in this case,
for hundreds, or perhaps thousands of civilians.
We've all heard about the heroic, courageous and
unselfish acts of victims and rescue forces
following the terrorist attacks. This brave and
stalwart character is captured in the 12ths
organizational patch, Spiritus Omnia Vincet, The
Spirit Conquers All. The 12th Tactical Fighter
Wing has a long and distinguished history of
selfless commitment to defending our great
nation, beginning with the wing's activation in
1962. Through the Cuban Missile Crisis and the
war in Vietnam, the 12th was home to hundreds of
real American heroes -true patriots who risked
their lives to protect freedom and
democracy. The memorial you are dedicating today
honors those courageous airmen who gave their
lives while serving in the 12t Tactical Fighter
Wing. To the families of those airmen, thank you
for their service and your commitment to
preserving their memory and the honorable lineage
of the 12th. The wing's participation in Vietnam
ended when it was deactivated in 1971. Its
distinction of providing America with superior
air power continued though when it was
redesignated the 12th Flying Training Wing at
Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. I'm privileged
to command this premier flying training wing
comprised of exceptional men and women who
provide and support flying training for new
instructor pilots, navigators, naval flight
officers and Marine aerial navigators. I stand in
awe of the men and women of the 12th Flying
Training Wing who are carrying on your remarkable
legacy. America has endured some of the most
tragic events in the last week, and this ceremony
is a perfect opportunity to honor and remember
all our nation's heroes. I sincerely regret
missing your memorial dedication -please accept
my most heartfelt support for this memorial and
the people it represents. Sincerely, -SIGNED
- PETER U. SUTTON Brigadier General,
USAF Commander, 12th Flying Training Wing
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12th TFW Plaque
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12th Memorial Panel
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The Memorial Wall
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F4C (XN) 63-551
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Memorial Podium
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Prior to start of Memorial Dedication
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Color Guard at ease before Memorial Dedication
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Major Ron Doughty opening Memorial Dedication
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Presentation of Colors
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Invocation
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Gene Rust greeting the Memorial audience
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Bobby Sutton addressing the Memorial audience
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Bobby Sutton reading the names of the fallen
comrades
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21 Gun Salute
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TAPS
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Stellar Brass from Air Force Band of the Rockies
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Retiring the Colors
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12th Panel and Phantom Jet
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Members of Rolling Thunder Bikes
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Honor Guard
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Order of the Purple Heart Members
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Ron Doughty and Bobby Sutton
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Charlie and Suzy Wells
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Honor Guard, Gene Rust, Honor Guard, Bobby Sutton
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Tom and Toni Pirtle
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Gene Rust, Bobby Sutton, Ron Doughty, Tom Pirtle
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Jim and Peggy Cockerham
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Toni Pirtle, Linda Lusby-Pingar, Mike Lusby,
Charlie Wells, Max Schuermann
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The OFFICERS
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Charlie
Jim
Bobby
Gene
Max
The Sand Baggers
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Tom Pirtle, Jim Cockerham, Charlie Wells, Max
Schuermann, Dan Feigenbaum
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Max and Sharon Schuerman
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Bobby Sutton and Suzy Wells
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Charlie and Suzy Wells
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Bobby Sutton and Charlie Wells
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Charlie Wells
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12th TFW Flag
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God Bless America