Thursday, November 30, 0002
To the family of MSgt. Tom McGuire we extend our deepest condolences on their loss. Tom's passing is also a great loss for our 820th Sqdn. survivor families. He brought so much joy and humor to the many Group reunions. I was honored to serve our nation along side Tom, during our years in the Pacific combat theater.Tom and his diligent flight line crew were the prime factor, we, who flew the planes, were able to return to Base, time after time.Tom would often ride co-pilot with me, during the requisite 'test hops' after major repairs, to personally check his line crews' work. He personified that WWII slogan, "Keep 'em flying"! Skip and Rene
