In Memoriam

Lieutenant Colonel Mark "Dutchy" Decesari

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Lieutenant Colonel Mark "Dutchy" Decesari

22 June 2004

Lieutenant-Colonel Decesari was born on January 19th, 1958 in Madera, California. He entered the USAF after graduating from Fresno State College in 1982. Mark Decesari, a Desert Storm Veteran, served his country for 20 years. His many awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Meritorious Service Medals, three Air Medals, three Aerial Achievement Medals, Southwest Asia Service Medal, and Kuwait Liberation Medal. He died on June 22nd, 2004 after suffering a heart attack.

Visitor Comments

My IP

Vampire, Apr 16, 2008 - 11:57 AM

You were one of the best that I've ever flown with. I will never forget your awesome SA missions in Tucson, AZ. You'll always be remembered (DUTCHY)

May your soul rest in peace!

Rest In Peace

Robby John DeCesari, Jun 16, 2008 - 10:43 PM

I love you and miss you very much. I'm very lucky to have had a father like you. I'll see you in heaven.

Great Fighter Pilot

Lt Col BUC Richards, Jun 15, 2009 - 08:33 AM

Subject line says it all. Deci was model for fighter pilots. Flew combat with him over Iraq and I'll never forget his voice on the radio.

Rest in Peace

Dools, Mar 28, 2014 - 05:36 AM

Deci,

An excellent man, comrade in arms and brother. You are not forgotten.

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