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Dear Raider Family & Friends:

 

It is with the deepest sadness that we advise you that Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole passed away early this morning in San Antonio with his daughter Cindy and son Rich at his side.

 

Arrangements are being made for a memorial service at Randolph Air Force Base in the near future and his final resting place will be Arlington National Cemetery. When the arrangements are set we will let you know.

 

We appreciate how deeply he was loved by all of us, and how much he will be missed. Our memories of being with him will never fade from our hearts and minds.

 

We will keep you posted on the arrangements as they come from Cindy and Rich. At this time, please allow the family the time to grieve.

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom & Catherine Casey

Doolittle Tokyo Raiders

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Dick Cole's passing has generated widespread attention in the media worldwide:

 

The Wall Street Journal (available to subscribers)

 

 

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