I received the following from a friend who is an USAF Viet Vet (stationed at Udorn AFB Thailand as a crewmember of the HH-43 crash rescue helo). He is a member of The Pedro Club and asked me to post this on the popasmoke site.

Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 8:58 PM
Subject: Newt Heisley - POW MIA Flag Designer

Chuck Schantag writes:

I found out tonight that Newt Heisley, the designer of the POW MIA Flag, lost his wife of over 61 years Memorial day. Bunny died in Newt's arms at home where he has taken care of her for years.

Newt never received a penny for his design of the flag...never wanted it.

Now though, could we pay him back?

Can you please get it out on your network for people to send Newt condolence cards?

His address is Newt Heisley
4020 Dream Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80917

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