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The passing of a true American Hero (posting for Streetrod)
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jespear Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Mar 5 2020, 9:24 AM EST
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This is Streetrod's cousin, Lt. Colonel Carmen Annillo Jr. ( USAF Retired ) who passed away last year at the age of 89.
Here is what Frank, (Streetrod), had to say about him.

"I was honored to attend his service at Arlington National Cemetery. In Vietnam Nam he logged 650 combat hours as the Operations Officer & then went on to coach the soccer team at the USAF Academy. During his service he was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star, Distinguished Service Cross, & Air Medals amongst other awards while serving his country."
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GraveyardSale Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Mar 5 2020, 11:25 AM EST
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That's a great pic, he looks like a badass. R.I.P.
USNGunner Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Mar 5 2020, 11:53 AM EST
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A Man among Men there! Fair Winds and Following Seas Colonel.
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#4 Posted: Thu, Mar 5 2020, 12:13 PM EST
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RIP and thank you for your service sir.
Gene363 Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Mar 5 2020, 2:32 PM EST
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RIP Lt. Colonel Carmen Annillo Jr.
streetrod Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Mar 5 2020, 2:55 PM EST
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Jespear, thanks for posting this picture. I wanted to post it last Veterans Day to honor him but could not figure out how to.

Yes! He was a real bad ass, but everyone wanted to fly with him as he always protected their azz.
He was also one the the nicest & finest family man I ever knew.
As a side note, he turned down a contract from the NY Yankees to serve his country.
Palama Online
#7 Posted: Thu, Mar 5 2020, 3:49 PM EST
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A hero’s hero.

Thank you for sharing.
delta1 Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Mar 5 2020, 8:13 PM EST
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RIP Lt. Colonel Carmen Annillo Jr.
Mr. Jones Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Mar 6 2020, 11:00 AM EST
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RIP Colonel...

Very cool period photo.

Beer in right hand...
What's in his left hand???

Love the shoulder holstered pistol ( no straight hammer I could see, maybe a round circle hammer? looks like a makarov, definitely non-issued, it isn't a 1911 or High Power) above Colonels left hand , His buddy has on...

And the super dark sunglasses on the "cat" with
the black beret , on left.
Mr. Jones Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Mar 6 2020, 11:01 AM EST
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Could be a RIP OFF BEER TAB ?
Burner02 Offline
#11 Posted: Sat, Mar 7 2020, 7:36 AM EST
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650 combat hours........................that is a butt load!

RIP Lt Col Annillo
Burner02 Offline
#12 Posted: Sat, Mar 7 2020, 7:38 AM EST
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Mr. Jones wrote:
Beer in right hand...
What's in his left hand???




Peanuts
ZRX1200 Offline
#13 Posted: Sat, Mar 7 2020, 12:36 PM EST
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Impressive service record, and turned down the Skankees?

My kind of guy.

Sorry for your loss Frank and RIP sir.
tailgater Offline
#14 Posted: Sat, Mar 7 2020, 7:04 PM EST
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Great post.
A true American hero who told the yankees to screw.
Whistlebritches Offline
#15 Posted: Sat, Mar 7 2020, 11:28 PM EST
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RIP Colonel...…….Fair Winds and Following Seas
izonfire Offline
#16 Posted: Sun, Mar 8 2020, 1:29 AM EST
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Lt. Colonel Carmen Annillo Jr. - you make me proud to be an American
DrMaddVibe Offline
#17 Posted: Mon, Mar 9 2020, 8:29 AM EST
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RIP!

At ease soldier.
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