I have just received notification from Laura Jean Anderson "...it is with a very sad heart that I have to tell you that Jon Krause passed away yesterday May third in the afternoon with brain cancer...". John was a metalsmith in VMO-6 in 1968 and was also a Combat Aircrew Gunner. John subsequently received his commission and progressed to Colonel. Laura is "...on the way to Athens, Georgia now I will fill you in later..."