John returned to United following the war and continued his military career in the Air Force Reserve. When he left active duty, he became Commander of the Reserve unit at O'Hare Airport in Chicago and retired from the Air Force a full bird Colonel. John retired from United in 1980 with 43 years of service.
John had a great sense of humor and professed to become a "beachcomber" in retirement. He succeeded. He and Elizabeth spent many wonderful winters at their Maui beachfront condo and enjoyed their Naples, Florida home for many years .
John returned to United following the war and continued his military career in the Air Force Reserve. When he left active duty, he became Commander of the Reserve unit at O'Hare Airport in Chicago and retired from the Air Force a full bird Colonel. John retired from United in 1980 with 43 years of service.
John had a great sense of humor and professed to become a "beachcomber" in retirement. He succeeded. He and Elizabeth spent many wonderful winters at their Maui beachfront condo and enjoyed their Naples, Florida home for many years .
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