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Lewis Valentine posted a condolence
Thursday, December 24, 2020
My condolences to Lt Gen Brown"s family. Gen Brown was not only a pioneer in Air Force aviation, but a mentor, leader, and prime example of professionalism. I had the pleasure of serving under Gen Brown when he was commander of the 1 ABW at Andrews AFB in late 1975 and 1976 as a Wing Protocol Specialist.. His example was a key factor in me later pursuing an Air Force Commission.
Thank you, Brown family, for sharing him with us.
Lewis "Val" Valentine , USAF (Ret)
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Trish McDougall posted a condolence
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Gloria and family, I am so sorry to hear of Gen. Brown's passing. I worked with him at NASM and enjoyed many hours of chatting about life and playing the movie quote game...which I could never quite beat him at! Many blessing to you at this difficult time. I know his memory will always be a blessing.
Love, Trish McDougall
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flafrog@att.net posted a condolence
Monday, September 28, 2020
Gloria,
Sorry to hear of the passing Lt Genaral Brown Who I first met in Panama City,Florida, While he was assigned to Tyndall Air Force Base. I will always will remember his sense humor and as a member of the local running club I always enjoyed running with General Brown.
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Bernie Campoli
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Pete Colangelko posted a condolence
Friday, July 24, 2020
I just heard of Earl's passing and my wife and I are greatly sadden by the news. I worked for Earl when he became the top cop for the Air Force. Then, I worked directly for him when he was the Commander for 17th Air Force in Germany. That's when a friendship between us and the Browns blossomed. Hilda and Gloria had both started their teaching career in the metropolitan New York area. While he was "in limbo", waiting for Congress to approve his promotion to L/G so he could go to Naples to assume his new position, we had the pleasure of having them over for dinner to sample Italian food from various regions. Earl was an amazingly warm and humble individual in spite of all that he had achieved. He'll be missed by almost all of people he encountered.
Pete Colangelo, Col., Ret., Melbourne, FL.
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Tom Wotring, Jr. posted a condolence
Sunday, June 14, 2020
My Dad flew F-86D's with General Brown at Zaragoza, Spain in the late '50's. My Mom and Dad have been gone for several years, but I remember growing up how much they liked Earl and Gloria. Many years later, as an Air Force ROTC cadet I was flying "Space-A" back to school from a convention in New Orleans with a colleague, and we got a T-39 from NAS New Orleans to Andrews AFB. The other passenger was then-BG Earl Brown. He recognized my name immediately, and his face lit up.
When we arrived at Andrews, he escorted my friend and me into the terminal, and personally checked on potential rides for us to Wright Patterson Air Force Base. When he had us on that list, he then took us into the VIP lounge and Insisted we wait there for our flight. I was amazed at the time that a general officer would do that for two cadets, and have never forgotten it. I offer my family's sincerest condolences to General Brown's family.
Tom Wotring, Jr., Lt Col, USAF (Ret.)
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Brian Wages posted a condolence
Saturday, June 13, 2020
Mrs. Brown and Family...
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I flew with General Brown out of Udorn RTAFB in 1969 and had occasion to interact with him following that during times when I was living in the DC area.
"Smiling Earl" was a true gentleman and exemplary leader who taught many of us younger officers what command and professional responsibility truly entailed. Like many others, I will remember him with deep admiration and unqualified respect.
Sincerely...
Brian Wages, Col (ret) USAF
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Nordli Ransom Posted May 10, 2021 at 5:25 PM
Nancy , I was so sad to see this while I was searching for you. Your family was like my second home so long ago in junior high. I was so sad when we lost touch. My condolences to all of you. Nance we are still in Redding 530 - 244-4000. Love and hugs to you all.
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Barton Webster posted a condolence
Friday, June 12, 2020
Gloria and family;
Then Lt.Col. Brown at Bitburg Air Base played such a significant role in the life of a then very fresh 2nd Lt. He was a generous and insightful man who took me under his wing on the staff of the 53rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, was extremely gracious when my father came to visit the squadron, and even allowed me guest flights in one of the squadron F4 Phantoms after hours of simulator time and preparatory training via squadron-mate Dick Swope. Jack Beasley, Steve Steele,Joe and Carole Rodero and a host of other 36th Tactical Fighter Wing military and civilian associates there still are in touch. We all have warm memories of General Brown and the great times we had while serving the nation there. My life was enriched by him.
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Col (Ret) Stephen Steele posted a condolence
Friday, June 12, 2020
Gloria and family,
Gen Earl Brown was a wonderful man. Mary Beth and I have fond memories of ycu and the General from our mutual tour at Bitburg Air Base in Germany. Prominent memories are of day ski trips to a small ski hill near Hahn and a trip to Cervinia in Italy on the back side of the Matterhorn. I was in the 22TFS, but had many friends in the 53TFS including Rick Teague and Dick Swope, both who passed away early a few years back. I have seen Jack and Erika Beasley and Bart Webster from the 53 TFS as well.
We will miss Earl. It was a pleasure to know you both.
Steve and Mary Beth Steele
Colorado Springs, CO
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Pete Sarmiento posted a condolence
Friday, June 12, 2020
I am very sorry of the passing of Earl. I remember him by being a Docent at National Air & Space Museum at the Washington Mall. His experience as a fighter pilot, inspire the young kids in his tours. He will be missed. God Bless....
Pete Sarmiento
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