United States Obituaries
2021-2022 - 2023
Thomas Eckoff, United States Army, Special Forces.
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Philip "Jack" Running, United States Army, 173rd Airborne, age 89 of Maplewood, passed away December 5, 2022. Preceded in death by beloved wife of 61 years, Mary Ann; and infant son, Philip. Survived by sons, Pat (Linda), Vince (Terry) and Bob (Pam); grandchildren, Patrick, Kayla (Jake), Brandon, Breanna (Andy) and Kelly (Dalton); great-grandchildren; Morgan, Jax, Charlotte, Rylee, Navy and Lyla; sisters, Phyllis (Ken) LaCroix, Patricia (Dave) Drew; and brother, Jerry (Rita). Jack was a Sergeant in the US Army as a member of the 11th Airborne. He was an avid youth coach for Rice St. VFW baseball and Kellogg Youth Hockey, as well as a member of Teamsters Local #120. Jack was and active member of The United States Army Special Forces Association Chapter 20 who often delivered the Invocation at meetings and events. He also lead the Chapters Color and Honor Gaurds. Jack was a enthusiastic supporter of the Forign National Allies of the Vietnam War which included the Hmong, Lao, Khmer, and Vietnamese veterans who supported and fought along side the US Military during the Communist War of Aggression in Southeast Asia. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. |
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Thomas Marion " Tommy" Daniels, III September 22, 1945 - Augusts 29, 2023.
Thomas Marion Daniels III lost his 17-year battle with MDS/Leukemia on August 29, 2023. He was tenacious and determined to keep going and fought like a true warrior for his last years on this earth.
Tommy was born on September 22, 1945, to the late Thomas M. Daniels, Jr, and Juanita Lewis Daniels in Savannah, Georgia. After graduating from Savannah High School in 1963, he attended Armstrong College. When his parents gave him a suitcase one Christmas in the late sixties, he joined the US Army.
Tommy was commissioned a Lieutenant and promptly commenced training in the US Army Special Forces, Green Beret, & Airborne Ranger schools. Completing two tours of duty in Vietnam, he was a fierce defender of our country and his troops. Recipient of two Purple Hearts, Silver, and Bronze Stars.
Tommy was heroic on Special Forces missions in Vietnam. While there, he came to understand the huge part the indigenous Montagnard people played and took it to heart. In 1999-2000, he embarked on a mission to follow his calling. He founded the Cambodia Corps, Inc. in 2001.
The Montagnard people became the strongest ally for America in Vietnam, fighting alongside the Special Forces, losing their lives while saving many Americans. Tommy realized the desperate need of the forgotten people in Cambodia. For fifteen years, he traveled to Cambodia, navigated the foreign bureaucratic system, raising funds, building homes, hospitals, schools, and a water system. He worked hard recruiting other veterans to assist and together his idea became a reality.
Thanks to his fearless and determined efforts, the Cambodia Corps is now a solid non-profit organization, dedicated to the education of the youth in Cambodia, who would have otherwise been hopeless. They are now doctors, nurses, engineers, and teachers. Tommy's memory lives on, and lives are changed because of his will to make a difference for people who gave so much to our country in a time of war.
Tommy and his wife, Dottie, lived in North Carolina for several years where Tommy was active with the North Carolina Search and Rescue Group. While living in the North Carolina mountains, he and his dog, Pete, rescued a little girl around 2 yrs. of age, alive, who had been lost in those mountains.
He was a member of the Chatham Artillery, American Legion Post 184, and retired a Major from the Georgia Air National Guard. Tommy lived in Savannah for the remainder of his life. In everything he did, his heart was full speed ahead!
Tommy was past President of the Gordonston HOA and participated in anything he was passionate about for the betterment of his neighborhood and the City of Savannah. Tommy was an avid German Shepherd fan and during his lifetime, he had several dogs who were devoted to him. He was their hero, like he was to many who knew him.
He loved to be in the woods hunting, loved the Savannah marshes and waterways, and loved his devoted dog, Rudy.
Tommy is survived by his wife of 35 years, Dorothy Artley Daniels; four children, Charles Grantham BelI, Kelly Daniels Tyndall, Leigh Daniels Matthews, and Reed Swante Daniels; two stepdaughters, Leslie Salter Middlebrooks and Rebecca Artley Toole.
Sisters, Joy Daniels Schwartz, Patty Daniels Miller, and Nita Daniels Roughen; Two brothers, John Lewis Daniels and Robert Henry Daniels; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; eleven nephews and two nieces.
The family expresses special thanks to Dr. Barry Luskey and his staff, The Lewis Cancer Center, all the angels who donated blood for Tommy's transfusions over the years, and much gratitude to Hospice of Savannah.
Services will be held at Fox & Weeks Hodgson Memorial Chapel at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 9, 2023, followed by burial at Bonaventure Cemetery.
Please make all remembrances in Tommy's honor and memory to Cambodia Corps., Inc., 411 W. Washington Ave., Alpena, Michigan 49707.
Thomas Marion Daniels III lost his 17-year battle with MDS/Leukemia on August 29, 2023. He was tenacious and determined to keep going and fought like a true warrior for his last years on this earth.
Tommy was born on September 22, 1945, to the late Thomas M. Daniels, Jr, and Juanita Lewis Daniels in Savannah, Georgia. After graduating from Savannah High School in 1963, he attended Armstrong College. When his parents gave him a suitcase one Christmas in the late sixties, he joined the US Army.
Tommy was commissioned a Lieutenant and promptly commenced training in the US Army Special Forces, Green Beret, & Airborne Ranger schools. Completing two tours of duty in Vietnam, he was a fierce defender of our country and his troops. Recipient of two Purple Hearts, Silver, and Bronze Stars.
Tommy was heroic on Special Forces missions in Vietnam. While there, he came to understand the huge part the indigenous Montagnard people played and took it to heart. In 1999-2000, he embarked on a mission to follow his calling. He founded the Cambodia Corps, Inc. in 2001.
The Montagnard people became the strongest ally for America in Vietnam, fighting alongside the Special Forces, losing their lives while saving many Americans. Tommy realized the desperate need of the forgotten people in Cambodia. For fifteen years, he traveled to Cambodia, navigated the foreign bureaucratic system, raising funds, building homes, hospitals, schools, and a water system. He worked hard recruiting other veterans to assist and together his idea became a reality.
Thanks to his fearless and determined efforts, the Cambodia Corps is now a solid non-profit organization, dedicated to the education of the youth in Cambodia, who would have otherwise been hopeless. They are now doctors, nurses, engineers, and teachers. Tommy's memory lives on, and lives are changed because of his will to make a difference for people who gave so much to our country in a time of war.
Tommy and his wife, Dottie, lived in North Carolina for several years where Tommy was active with the North Carolina Search and Rescue Group. While living in the North Carolina mountains, he and his dog, Pete, rescued a little girl around 2 yrs. of age, alive, who had been lost in those mountains.
He was a member of the Chatham Artillery, American Legion Post 184, and retired a Major from the Georgia Air National Guard. Tommy lived in Savannah for the remainder of his life. In everything he did, his heart was full speed ahead!
Tommy was past President of the Gordonston HOA and participated in anything he was passionate about for the betterment of his neighborhood and the City of Savannah. Tommy was an avid German Shepherd fan and during his lifetime, he had several dogs who were devoted to him. He was their hero, like he was to many who knew him.
He loved to be in the woods hunting, loved the Savannah marshes and waterways, and loved his devoted dog, Rudy.
Tommy is survived by his wife of 35 years, Dorothy Artley Daniels; four children, Charles Grantham BelI, Kelly Daniels Tyndall, Leigh Daniels Matthews, and Reed Swante Daniels; two stepdaughters, Leslie Salter Middlebrooks and Rebecca Artley Toole.
Sisters, Joy Daniels Schwartz, Patty Daniels Miller, and Nita Daniels Roughen; Two brothers, John Lewis Daniels and Robert Henry Daniels; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; eleven nephews and two nieces.
The family expresses special thanks to Dr. Barry Luskey and his staff, The Lewis Cancer Center, all the angels who donated blood for Tommy's transfusions over the years, and much gratitude to Hospice of Savannah.
Services will be held at Fox & Weeks Hodgson Memorial Chapel at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 9, 2023, followed by burial at Bonaventure Cemetery.
Please make all remembrances in Tommy's honor and memory to Cambodia Corps., Inc., 411 W. Washington Ave., Alpena, Michigan 49707.
Obituary notice: Savanna Morning News: https://www.savannahnow.com/obituaries/pgsc0562087
Obituary notice Fox & Weeks Funeral Home: https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/9906/Thomas-M.-Daniels,-III
Obituary notice Fox & Weeks Funeral Home: https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/9906/Thomas-M.-Daniels,-III
Facebook posting by his son Charlie Daniels, https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02CtmKo3vUcF3veoz5KVhZyHEENFqLeYNKdxTg114psmJeUevkeEUzJQqN4SXcv33pl&id=1023878373&mibextid=qC1gEa
Lao Obituaries
2021-2022
Toufu Vang, Lt.Col., Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Inteligence Officer, Gen Vang Pao Staff.
Dr. Vongsavanh Boutsavath, Royal Lao Minister of Finance.
Bounthavy Phousangieme, Col. Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Commander, Military Region 3, GM33, 7th Airborne.
Somkhit Monthapanya, Major, Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3, S1, GM33.
Noukham Insixiengmay,Lt. Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, H-34 Helicopter Pilot.
Bouachanh Sinouthasy, Lt., Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3
Phoumy Phanmahavng, Major, Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3, Battalion Commander.
Phonesanith Chanthalath, Lt. Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3, GM33, Forward Air-guide
Phokhong Chathalalth, Sgt., Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3, GM33, Security Platoon
Khamphone Sanouvong, Lt., Royal lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3, GM33.
Alex Phouminh, Col., Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3, Artillery Battalion Commander.
Jimmy Insixiengmay, Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3,
Khamphoul Singvongsa, Major, Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3, Battalion 307 Commander.
Symeuang Souvanhnasy, Sgt., Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3.
Boungnang Insixiengamy, Col. Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU,
Bounkouandg Insixiegmay, Major, Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU.
Chanthangsy Daoheuang, Cpt., Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU.
Sivixay Insixiegmay, Lt., Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3.
Phetsamone Insixiegmay, Sgt., Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3, GM33.
Songkane Chounlamountry, Cpt., Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3.
Inouma Vorarath, Major, Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 4.
Khamphone Louangphasayachack, Lt., Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3, GM33.
Vanh Insixiegmay, Cpt., Royal Lao Armed Forces and SGU, Military Region 3.
Vietnam Obituaries
2021-2022
Tuan Anh Pham, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Special Forces, Sergeant, President of Vietnam Veterans Assoc.
Thong Van Nguyễn, Cpt. Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Airforce.
Quan Hung Trần, Cpt. Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces.
Tu Huy Nguyễn, 1st Lt. , Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces.
Chau Huu Phung, Major, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces.
Hanh Cong Tran, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Battalion Commander, Airborne.
Hoang Tien Nguyễn, 1st Lt., Republic of Vietnam National Police,
Phung Huu Tran, Lt.Col. (aka "Cung Tram Tuong" poet.) Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Airforce.
Vui Van Nguyễn, Major, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Airforce.
Chiem Phi Vo, Major, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces.
Trien Le Trinh, Lt.Col. Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Armor Division.
Chai Van Nguyễn, 1st.Lt. (aka Welstone Nguyễn), Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Armor Division
Cambodia Obituaries
2021-2022
Um Ream, Khmer Republic Armed Forces, Engineer Corps.
Son Thai Hein, Khmer Republic Armed Forces, U.S. Special Forces, Mike Force, Project Sigma.
Chhim Ouk, Khmer Republic Armed Forces, CIA Mission Specialist,
Mican Niko Thach, Khmer Republic Armed Forces, Mobile Guerrilla Units, Mike Force
Son Ha, Khmer Republic Armed Forces, Mike Force.
Seng Eang Meas, Khmer Republic Armed Forces, Airborne.
Khemak Vichet, Kampuchea Krom Village Chief, Khmer Republic
Sophan Srey, Khmer Republic Armed Forces,