In Memory OfSP5 John "Jack" W. Ranes Jr.

SP5 John W. Ranes Jr., 64, U.S. Army, born November 6, 1948, passed away from Agent Orange-related health complications on January 6, 2013. Ranes was a UH-1 Huey Helicopter Pilot with 57th Assault Helicopter Company in Vietnam. In country, he provided aerial support on rapid deployment, combat assault, medevac, and resupply missions. Ranes was a kind and charitable man who knew how to make others feel like family. No matter what was going on in his life, he was always willing to listen and help people work through their problems. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!