Category Archives: Family

Herb Crosby, Army Air Corps

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Marylou Crosby Wade

Going through some old family photos earlier today I came upon this one. It is of Dad when he was in the Army Air Corps, serving in Panama, however I’m not sure what year this was taken. He served from January … Continue reading →

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Remembering My Dad, Herb Crosby – 2/28/1920 – 5/27/1991

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Marylou Crosby Wade

(This is a repost, updated a little, from one I did two years ago.) My father passed away this day in 1991, twenty-three years ago, yet it doesn’t seem that long, and then again, it seems like it’s been way … Continue reading →

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TSgt. Herbert Crosby – WWII

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Marylou Crosby Wade

Remembering our father who died 1991. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp on January 10, 1941. He served until 1945 in Panama. He re-enlisted in 1953 for two years. He proudly served our country. His son, Capt … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Herby (2013)

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Marylou Crosby Wade

30May69 Vietnam Dear Mon and Dad, Well here I am in a different place for my birthday again. I was just thinking of the places I’ve been the last 3 or 4 years on my birthday. I’m at LZ Baldy … Continue reading →

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Brother Awarded Purple Heart [posthumously after 43 years]

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Marylou Crosby Wade

After 43 years my brother, Capt. Herbert C Crosby has received the Purple Heart, posthumously. His helicopter went down January 10, 1970. He and his Firebird Nine One crew were MIA. His remains along with his crew were all eventually … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Herby

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Marylou Crosby Wade

30May69 Vietnam Dear Mon and Dad, Well here I am in a different place for my birthday again. I was just thinking of the places I’ve been the last 3 or 4 years on my birthday. I’m at LZ Baldy … Continue reading →

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Remembering Herb Crosby

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Marylou Crosby Wade

  My father passed away this day in 1991, twenty-one years ago, yet it doesn’t seem that long, and then again, it seems like it’s been way too long. I miss him, yes. Dad lived a great life but was … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Herby!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Marylou Crosby Wade

  Thank you Wreaths Across America! Thank you Diehard and Digits and all Vietnam Veterans who helped lay these wreath on the graves at Arlington National Cemetery on December 10, 2011. I couldn’t make it this year to lay the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Captain Crosby

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Marylou Crosby Wade

“Mom, Mom!,” yelled the little boy running into the house with excitement. “Mom. Guess what?” “What son?,” mom asked. “Someone else has a birthday today too!” “Well Herby, how do you know that?” “Because their house has a flag hanging … Continue reading →

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A Soldier in Panama, Salute to our Fallen Warriors

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Marylou Crosby Wade

I thank all our veterans who have sacrificed their lives in serving our country in the name of freedom, and our flag, for which it stands for. I thank all our living veterans and all our active military personnel in … Continue reading →

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