They moved to Yonkers, NY in 1992 and then to Goshen, NY in 2003 where he joined the First Presbyterian Church of Goshen. Special thanks to first to provide comfort and ease at this very difficult time. Arrangements by Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., Goshen. As the youngest of three brothers, his older siblings, Joseph and Allan, pun-ished him with jokes and frivolity from an early age. Grau Funeral Homes has been honored to serve the families and loved ones of these individuals. Bruce was a committed and active member of the Peekskill United Methodist Church for over 20 years. Bruce was an active member of Camp 124 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, an organization dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the heroes who fought to save the Union. An avid genealogist, Bruce spent countless hours researching the connections of Civil War veterans. The Olympia High School Baseball Field was named after Lt. Col. Crandall in a ceremony during the 2003 season. Crandall, Jacquelyn Anne Loving mother, grandmother, and great-great grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Saturday March 27th, 2021 at the age of at 86. Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost and share a memory of your loved one. Edit your search or learn more. Using the call sign "Ancient Serpent 6," he led a flying unit supporting eight battalions on the ground. [3][4], Crandall married Arlene Shaffer on March 31, 1956, and they had three sons and five grandchildren. An avid runner, Bruce also served as the coach of the Hastings girls cross country team, and battled jungles of poison ivy to carve new cross country courses out of the woods at Westchester Community College and on the Burke Estate in Hastings. His next overseas tours were flying over thousands of square miles of previously unmapped mountains and jungles in Central and South America. Bruce also had a huge heart for his country and his community. Son of Stanley and Estelle Barton, Bruce was born in Ossining, NY in 1938. He is also survived by brothers, Larry (Dianne) and Dean (Norma) Crandall and sister, Carolyn Russell, sisters-in-law, Sue Crandall, Florence Crandall and Donna Crandall, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews. Today, the park is home to soccer fields, baseball fields, basketball courts, a walking trail, fishing lake, playgrounds and shelters where families can meet and enjoy one another. Bruce graduated from West Union High School in 1953. Larry Crandall (Gabrielle) both of Glens Falls; and many nieces, nephews, He worked briefly in Eldred and then spent thirty two years as a beloved teacher at Farragut Middle School in Hastings-on-Hudson. Crandall evacuated more than 75 casualties in his helicopters, during a flight day that started at 6 am and ended at 10:30 pm, more than 16 hours later. This corruption forced the development of his quick wit and wonderful sense of humor, and instilled in him the optimism and enthusiasm that became essential parts of his personality. The Crandalls live in Manchester, Wash. BRUCE CRANDALL OBITUARY BRUCE PERRY CRANDALL II, 24, loving son, family member, and friend passed away January 30, 2023. A funeral service will follow the callings hours, on Tuesday, at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow the service on Tuesday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery in Granville. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and served as its treasurer for many years. She was preceded in death by her. He became a facility engineer assigned to Bangkok, Thailand where he managed 3,800 people. He liked music, especially the blues. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Goshen on Saturday, December 18 at 1:00 PM. This week's America250 salute is Army Veteran Bruce Crandall, who a helicopter pilot who rescued 70 wounded soldiers during the Battle of Ia Drang in Vietnam. After five months in the hospital, with a broken back and other injuries, he resumed his career as a student earning a bootstrap degree through the University of Nebraska in 1969. Visitation is Friday, April 28, 2023 6-8 pm at Oman Funeral Home. He was the middle child of seven children. [6] During the fierce battle that followed, he was credited with evacuating some 70 wounded soldiers, along with his wing man Major Ed Freeman. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bruce E. Crandall of Glens Falls, New York, who passed away at the age of 71, on April 11, 2023. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Twelve of these fourteen flights (another source reports 18)[6] were made after the Medevac unit refused to land in the landing zone which was under intense fire. He was a proud graduate of the University of Iowa where he received a business degree (accounting) in 1961. He was born to Grace (Swale) and Theodore Crandall. Oakfield - OAKFIELD - Bruce W. Crandall, 65, passed away at a Bangor hospital surrounded by his family on August 12. Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 18th 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. (68 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839). Search recent US obituaries and condolences. 1. After his first medical evacuation, Major Crandall continued to fly into and out of the landing zone throughout the day and into the evening. In early 1965, he joined the Dominican Republic Expeditionary Force as a liaison to the XVIII Airborne Corps. As Major Crandall flew back to Plei Me, his base of operations, he determined that the ground commander of the besieged infantry battalion desperately needed more ammunition. [9], After an assignment in Colorado, Crandall attended the Armed Forces Staff College. 16 CAV recently returned from a successful deployment to support Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.[14]. (Sandy) of Sevierville, TN, Christine Hall of Hudson Falls, Corby Crandall, and At Gettysburg, Bruce began building his encyclopedic knowledge of Civil War scholarship. [9] He wanted to avoid giving the enemy an illuminated target and risk back-lighting the soldiers defending the landing zone and the wounded soldiers. GLENS FALLS You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. It was then "the largest flying military aviation unit in the world". He was sent to fixed-wing and helicopter training conducted by the air force and army, then he was assigned to an Army Aviation mapping group headquartered at the Presidio of San Francisco. In Bangkok, Thailand, he would become a Facility Engineer managing 3,800 people. 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F Funeral Home Owner February 11 Comment Share T Tina Stephens February 3 My condolences to Donovan and Odila for your loss. On the fourth troop lift, the airlift began to take enemy fire, and by the time the aircraft had refueled and returned for the next troop lift, the enemy had Landing Zone X-Ray targeted. The University of Washington Medal of Honor memorial was constructed at the south end of Memorial Way (17th Ave NE), north of Red Square, in the interior of a traffic circle between Parrington and Kane Halls (.mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}473926N 1221835W / 47.6573N 122.3097W / 47.6573; -122.3097). Spouse: Arlene Crandall of Kent, Washington, Education: BA University of Nebraska, 1969; MPA Golden Gate University, 1977, Commissioned: Engineer Officer Candidate School, Ft. Belvoir, VA, 1954, Deployments: Dominican Republic Expeditionary Force; two tours of Vietnam, Aircraft: U-1 Otter fixed wing; L-20 Beaver fixed wing; L-19 Birddog fixed wing; H-23 Raven "couldn't get off the ground on a hot day"; H-13; H-19; UH-1 Huey "best helicopter ever built". Bruce and Jean moved to Peekskill in 1969 to raise their two children, Allison and Brian. Bruce died unexpectedly on December 12, 2021, at the exact age of 79. Bruce had great vision and he wanted West Union to be an attractive place for young families to raise their children. It was privately funded and was completed in time for a Veterans Day dedication in November 2009. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Early in his life, he played the drums in a Bruce graduated from Granville High School, class of 1970. [9], Crandall refueled and flew to the area. If you have questions or comments about any of the information found on this page, please let us know by email or telephone. From his back deck or from his golf cart, Bruce loved to watch children and adults playing at the park. After service . He was raised by his grandparents, John and Mary Roitz on the Roitz family ranch in Fort Bridger. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, US states that spend the most on health and hospitals, AI might ensure all of those recently lost tech jobs might not come back, Take your cooking to the next level with certain spices, Why it's difficult to locate some grocery store items. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. He was born to Grace (Swale) and Theodore Crandall. On February 26, 2007, Crandall was awarded the Medal of Honor by President George Bush for his actions at the Battle of la Drang. Born on June 25, 1944 to Keith & Florence (Wannarka) Crandall in St. Peter, he went on to graduate from Monticello High School in 1962. In 2001, Crandall was an aviation consultant on a movie about the Ia Drang Valley battle. You can cancel at any time. Surviving are his wife, Jean Moss Crandall; his daughter, Allison Crandall Armieri and favorite son-in-law Brian Armieri, of Asheville, NC; his son Brian Crandall and favorite daughter-in-law Jennifer Fessler Crandall of Goshen, NY; grandson Dallas Armieri and granddaughters Emma and Mia Armieri and Katie Crandall; and his pandemic recue cat, Chester. Let the family know you are thinking of them. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. as Spanish language students in preparation for an Aviation and Engineering advisor to Argentina - an assignment that never came. Bruce was an active member of Camp 124 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, an organization dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the heroes who fought to save the Union. Bruce was born on Oct. 4, 1934, at home in Fayette, Iowa. He was drafted into the Army in 1953. Bruce returned to Farragut Middle School year after year to present lessons on Women in American History and genealogy, during which he proudly outlined his connection to his famous ancestor, Prudence Crandall (third cousin four times removed). In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts in Bruces honor to the West Union Recreation Foundation or the United Methodist Church. Bruce was a friend to all and loved by all. Bruce Crandall Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bruce Crandall (Goshen, New York), who passed away on December 12, 2021. [12], For his courage during Operation Masher, Crandall received the Aviation & Space Writers Helicopter Heroism Award for 1966. Bruce served his community in many organizations, often taking leadership positions. In college, he worked on the third shift as a drill press operator at John Deere in order to pay for school. At Gettysburg, Bruce began building his encyclopedic knowledge of Civil War scholarship. Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements. (Bud) Foote; brothers, Eldon, Ron, and Dan Crandall; sister-in-law, Marilyn Darnall, and brothers-in-law, Max Darnall and Robert Russell. Born on July 24, 1951, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Clayton Crandall and the late Dorothy (Harding) Gamache. Bruce is survived by his wife of 28 years, Estela Tumaque-Crandall; his sister-in-law, Nemia Tumaque-Holmes-Golden and family; his sisters and brothers: Sheryl Wilson (Claude) of IL, Deborah Rozell (Fred) of Granville, Adrian Crandall (Sandy) of Sevierville, TN, Christine Hall of Hudson Falls, Corby Crandall, and Larry Crandall (Gabrielle) both of Glens Falls; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. He learned that the pick-up zone was surrounded by trees on three sides, and he was told that the Medevac had refused to land there. Lucille Crandall passed away at age 87 years old in November 1993. He spent five months in the hospital recovering from a broken back and other injuries, then resumed his career as a student at the University of Nebraska, graduating in 1969. Crandall's first overseas flying assignment was to Wheelus AFB in Tripoli, Libya, mapping the desert for two years flying YU-1 Otter, L-20 Beaver, L-19 Birddog and H-23 Raven aircraft as an instructor pilot and unit test pilot. Burial will follow at West Union Cemetery, West Union, Iowa with Military Rites. He helped to develop air-assault tactics as a platoon leader while assigned to the 11th Air Assault Division. Nemia Tumaque-Holmes-Golden and family; his sisters and brothers, Sheryl Wilson He grew up in Westport, CT, and graduated from Brown University in 1960, continuing on to earn an M.S., and later a Ph. Early in his life, he played the drums in a band with his bandmates. Bruce graduated from Earlville Central School in the class of 1960, was captain of the basketball team and a proud trumpet-playing member of the marching band, dance band,and brass ensemble. Bruce J. Crandall, 83, entered heaven's gate on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He officiated at hundreds of track meets throughout the Hudson Valley and was in charge of training for Southern Catskills Track & Field Officials (SOCAT). Bruce The soldiers were pinned down in a tight perimeter. He was the perfect husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. Your email address will not be published. They moved to Yonkers in 1992 and then to Goshen in 2003 where he joined the First Presbyterian Church of Goshen. Assignments: Infantry Basic; Engineering Amphibious Training; Leadership School; Engineer Officer Candidate School; fixed wing flight training at Gary AFB, TX; 1st graduating class of advanced flight school at Camp Rucker, AL; 30th Topographic Group, Presidio of San Francisco; 30th Topographic Group, Arctic Slope; Helicopter School, Gary AFB, TX; Advanced Helicopter Training, Camp Rucker, AL; 30th Topo Gp at Presidio of San Francisco; Wheelus AFB, Libya; 4th Eng Battalion, 4th Infantry Division at Ft. Lewis, WA; Engineer Advanced Course at Ft. Belvoir; back to 4th Engineer Battalion; Interamerican Geodetic Survey at Howard AFB, Panama; Interamerican Geodetic Survey at Costa Rica; 11th Air Assault Division platoon commander helping develop Army's new "airmobility" concept; 18th ABN Corps liaison for air assault in the Dominican Republic Expeditionary Force; Company Commander of A Company of the 229th as the 11th Air Assault Division (Test) became the 1st CAV (Airmobile), Ft. Benning, GA; 229th at An Khe, Vietnam, in support of eight battalions; Commander of Special Troops at Ft. Carson, CO; Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA; HQ 1st CAV at An Khe; 1/9 CAV at An Khe; University of Nebraska; Bangkok, Thailand as a Facility Engineer; Deputy Chief of Staff for Ft. Leonard Wood, MO; Commander, 5th Engineer Battalion also at Ft. Leonard Wood; Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA. can stop at any time. He attended public schools and became an All-American baseball player in high school. He was happiest when serving others and spending time with his family. He proudly flew the nations flag in front of his house and often wore an Uncle Sam suit each July 4th in order to honor his country. Bruce died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at the exact age of 79. [8], Crandall had just finished a full day supporting the 12th Infantry Battalion on January 31, 1966, during the first combined American and Army of the Republic of Vietnam operation called "Operation Masher". Major Crandall's voluntary decision to land under the most extreme fire instilled in the other pilots the will and spirit to continue to land their own aircraft, and in the ground forces the realization that they would be resupplied and that friendly wounded would be promptly evacuated. It is with great sadness that the family of Bruce Thorne Crandall announce his passing. Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (to be upgraded to Medal of Honor); Distinguished Flying Cross with one oak leaf cluster; Bronze Star Medal; Meritorious Service Medal; Air Medal (24 awards); Army Commendation Medal; Purple Heart; National Defense Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Vietnam Service Medal (four campaigns); Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 device; Presidential Unit Citation; Meritorious Unit Citation; Master Army Aviator Badge; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star (three awards) and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. When Bruce graduated from Granville High School, class of 1970. A teacher once observed . He commanded the 1st Cavalry Division's Company A, 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion at Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Vietnam. After his recovery, the Crandalls did find the language training useful when he was sent to Caracas, Venezuela, as the Defense Mapping Agency's director for the Interamerican Geodetic Survey. call Tuesday, April 18, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Bruce J. Crandall, 83, entered heavens gate on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. to the family or plant a tree Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bruce E. Crandall of Glens Falls, New York, who passed away at the age of 71, on April 11, 2023. [1] He attended the June 24, 2013 unveiling of Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Petry's statue in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Feb 7, 2020. A burial was held on Tuesday, April 18th 2023 at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery (1 - 99 North St, Granville, NY 12832). Bruces greatest love was his family. Online remembrances may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net. Bruce J. Crandall, 83, entered heaven's gate on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. [3], On November 14, 1965, Crandall led the first major division operation of the Vietnam War, landing elements of the 1st Battalion and 2nd Battalion of the 7th Cavalry Regiment and the 5th Cavalry Regiment into Landing Zone X-Ray in the Battle of Ia Drang. You have permission to edit this article. He was also a member of the West Union Industrial Development Corporation which was instrumental in bringing in new business and jobs to West Union. Many generations of 7th grade students "fondly" remember his extensive slide show presentations on the historical markers of New York State, his collection of Time Magazine covers, and the "Joy City" project they worked on while in his class. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Bruce also spent part of every weekday at the Mad Science of the Mid-Hudson office, where his laughter would brighten the day for his son and daughter-in-law's office staff. This corruption forced the development of his quick wit and wonderful sense of humor and instilled in him the optimism and enthusiasm that became essential parts of his personality. Col. Crandall signed the Squadron rolls during a Squadron Ball where he helped induct officers and NCO's into the Order of St. Michael and received a 1st Sqdn., 6th Cav. Bruce Perry Crandall (born February 17, 1933) [2] is a retired United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions as a pilot during the Battle of Ia Drang on November 14, 1965, in South Vietnam. . After commissioning and graduation from fixed-wing and helicopter training conducted by the Air Force and Army, he was assigned to a mapping group based out of the Presidio of San Francisco "that at the time was the largest flying military aviation unit in the world. " Butch met the love his life, Nancy Hoopes, they were married in 1958. He passed away April 25, 2023. Born on June 25, 1944 to Keith and Florence (Wannarka) Crandall in St. Peter, he went on to graduate from Monticello High School in 1962. Posted online on April 25, 2023 [3] In his final army assignment, he served as senior engineer adviser to the California Army National Guard. Would you like to offer Bruce E. Crandalls loved ones a condolence message? He was happiest when serving others and spending time with his family. Born on July 24, 1951, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Clayton Crandall. On Nov. 14, 1965, Crandall led the first major division operation of airmobile troops into Landing Zone X-Ray in Vietnam's Ia Drang Valley and is credited with evacuating some 70 wounded comrades with his wing man and fellow Medal of Honor recipient MAJ Ed Freeman. and celebration of life will follow the burial at the VFW Post 1653, 9 North As the youngest of three brothers, his older siblings, Joseph and Allan, punished him with jokes and frivolity from an early age. Bruce was not busy working, he enjoyed fishing, and hunting with friends. That day he completed a total of 22 flights, most under intense enemy fire, retiring from the battlefield only after all possible service had been rendered to the Infantry battalion. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers and one sister. Bruce is Pete, special friends, Paul and Rosie, and Father Tony Childs from St. Michael He was born in So Paulo, So Paulo, Brazil on July 5, 1998. United States Army Medal of Honor recipient, University of Washington Medal of Honor Memorial, Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Vietnam War, "Medal of Honor recipient receives promotion to colonel 30 years after retirement", "Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Major Bruce P. Crandall", United States Army Center of Military History, "Vietnam hero on film gets highest honor for valor", "Mjr. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved David E. Crandall of Middleport, New York, born in Geneva, New York, who passed away at the age of 92, on August 11, 2021. All Rights Reserved. Following high school, he was employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C. for a year. Biography: Retired Lt. Col. Crandall is a veteran Master Army Aviator in both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. In retirement, Bruce remained in perpetual motion. Roy Gene Edwards. Bruce also spent part of every weekday at the Mad Science of the Mid-Hudson office, where his laughter would brighten the day for his son and daughter-in-laws office staff. In 1994, Crandall was inducted into the Air Force's "Gathering of Eagles" - an organization set up to recognize pioneers of aviation and heroic flyers. in memory of Bruce Alan Crandall, please visit our floral store. Major Bruce P. Crandall distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism as a Flight Commander in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company A, 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st. Born to Dorothy (Taylor) and Joseph Crandall, Bruce was proud to hail from the small town of Earlville, New York. responders, police, paramedics, 911 operators, neighbors; Ed and Sue, Lona and ~ All members of our staff are caring and experienced professionals who believe that each family deserves to have their needs and requests honored. [3], South America was to be his next assignment, and he and his wife Arlene attended the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, as Spanish-language students in preparation. Visitation will be Friday, December 15, from 5-7 pm at the United Methodist Church, West Union, Iowa and one hour before services at the church on Saturday. BRUCE PERRY CRANDALL II, 24, loving son, family member, and friend passed away January 30, 2023. Throughout the years, he was honored to play Taps at many graveside memorial services and events for various organizations. From their union was born two children daughter Melody and son Remy. Rosary for Bruce and you as well. Crandell, Bruce Lee Age 70 of Buffalo, MN, passed away peacefully in his home on April 18, 2015 with his wife by his bedside. Funeral arrangement under the care ofCarleton Funeral Home Inc, Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery 1 - 99 North St, Granville, NY 12832. All Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries results for Bruce Crandall. He was predeceased by : his parents, Clayton Crandall and Dorothy Gamache (Harding). cousins and close friends. In a display of great inner strength and resiliency, Bruce chose to teach middle school social studies. [3] He was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross,[7] but this was upgraded to the Medal of Honor, awarded by President George W. Bush in a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on February 26, 2007. Arlene died on November 2, 2010, from cancer. Edit Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. While medical evacuation was not his mission, he immediately sought volunteers and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, led the two aircraft to Landing Zone X-Ray. His high school senior quote was, "Without music, life would be a mistake." Estela I am so sorry for your loss. belt buckle. Bruce went on to major in history at Gettysburg College, graduating in 1964, and earned his master's degree in 1971 from Fairleigh Dickinson University. On Veterans Day, Crandall in Washington, D.C. to attend Mills' burial at Arlington National Cemetery the next day spoke about his friend and. A family obituary . A funeral service will be held at Community United Methodist Church at 9225 Jason Ave. NE in Monticello on Monday, February 10 at 12PM; visitation will be held from 10AM 12PM. [3] His wife died on November 2, 2010, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Crandall's exploits (along with those of many others) at the Battle of Ia Drang, are depicted in the 1992 book We Were Soldiers OnceAnd Young (by Harold G. Moore and Joseph L. Galloway), and in the related 2002 movie, We Were Soldiers, where he is portrayed by Greg Kinnear. He was obsessed with the descendants of Elder John Crandall, who emigrated from Wales to Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1634 only to be expelled and become one of the seven men named in the charter of the Colony of Providence Plantation and Rhode Island in 1664. They moved to Yonkers in 1992 and then to Goshen in 2003 where he joined the First Presbyterian Church of Goshen.
