Douglas Wilson
I just became aware of Tom's passing today, 22 May 2026.
Tom and I lived at Hickam AFB in the 1960's, along with many other Air Force 'Brats', including brothers Scott & Kelly Rhode, as well as their sister, Dusty. Tom was an avid golfer and got a full-time job at Camp Smith, handling passenger transportation, while most of us were still attending college.
Both Tom and his sister Dori would frequent the officers' swimming pool at Hickam, where I was a lifeguard. It was a wonderful time to be starting adulthood, despite the war in Viet Nam. Hawaii wasn't that crowded, tensions between 'locals' and military families 'visiting' for 3 year tours were almost non-existent, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the weather and all that paradise had to offer.
May he rest in peace.
Doug Wilson
LtCol, USMC (Ret)
Oceanside, CA
(760) 419-5487 [cell]

