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Theodore A Zerbe

January 14, 1942 ~ June 24, 2016 (age 74) 74 Years Old

Welcome to the memorial page for

Theodore A Zerbe

January 14, 1942 ~ June 24, 2016 (age 74) 74 Years Old

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Message from SSGT. Andrew B. Gonzales

June 28, 2016 1:19 PM

My Condolence to the Zerbe Family, I did not know Ted. As a Viet-nam Veteran I know that Ted did his part as ,we all did with no Question. I will consider Ted My Brother. I Thank Ted Family for his Service To Freedom.

Message from Larry Duthie

June 28, 2016 10:55 AM

Ted was one of the members of the Jolly Green helicopter crew that rescued me from deep in North Vietnam after I had been shot down. It was one of the most daring such missions ever successfully completed, and for his part, Ted was awarded the Silver Star. I had been injured, and it was Ted who comforted me while we were still under fire, even giving me his box lunch. (He went without lunch, a fact I learned years later). Our nation was well served by this kind, brave and dedicated man.

Message from James W. Burns, SMSgt. USAF (retired)

June 27, 2016 11:38 AM

My personal, and on behalf of the USAF RotorHeads website group, our condolences to the Zerbe family. Ted was a valued member of our USAF RotorHeads group and of our USAF Helicopter family. We honor him for his service to our country as combat member of the "Jolly Greens". My 'Slow Hand Salute' to Ted. God rest his soul and may God comfort an protect his family.

Message from Billy Privette

June 26, 2016 8:51 PM

I served with Ted in 1967 in Thailand in the Jolly Green Giants Rescue and Recovery Squadron. Ted exhibited calm under severe fire and enabled missions to be accomplished in short time. That was a critical attribute for a valuable crew member. Ted was a good man.

Message from Al Abend

June 26, 2016 9:50 AM

I served with Ted in the Air Force. Both in the USA and overseas. He flew rescue missions in helicopters deep behind enemy lines in both Loas and North Vietnam. Ted help save many shot down pilots. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Sliver Star and a number of Air Medals for his bravery!! I am proud to call him this American Hero my friend!!