ROBERT LADISLAW, USAF (Ret), SMSgt Robert Passed peacefully at the Dayton VA Hospice October 5th, 2019. He was married to his loving Wife Marian for 61 years. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Siblings, and his Daughter Therese Ladislaw. Bob will be watching over his Wife Marian, Daughter Ann (Gary) Detro, Grandchildren Marie Keaton, Lisa (Kyle) Marcum, Bob Ladislaw, and Chris Cusick. Great Grandchildren Elizabeth, Ava, and Scarlett, numerous nieces and nephews, and many lifelong friends. His Honorable Service to the United States Air Force spanned 40 years. He volunteered at the National Museum of the United States Air Force for 22 years and received the Director's Award for Volunteer of the Year. Bob was a member of the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, 98th Bomb Group, B-47 Stratojet Association, B-52 Stratofortress Association, Air Force Association Iron Gate Chapter, Knights of Columbus, Disabled American Veterans, VFW Post 3283, and American Legion Post 526. Bob loved his family and friends. Rest in Peace Papa. Our Family thanks the Dayton VA Hospice Staff for their compassion and respectful care of our family during this difficult time
I had the pleasure of meeting Bob and his wife, Marian in 2010 at the 98th Bomb Squadron reunion in Savannah Georgia. My dad and mother had gone to many of these reunions and Bob and Marian were a couple that they stayed in touch with over the years. I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet them in person.
THE CREW OF THE GREEN-EYED IKEY
Today is the 77th anniversary of the last mission of the flight of the Green-Eyed Ikey. We continue to honor them and those who have served so bravely defending our freedoms. May we continue to earn every day what they fought so bravely for.
CAPTAIN CHARLES H. ESTES
