In Memory Of
Carl Talafous
U.S. Customs Service, GA
End of watch: 1993-07-14
Aircraft: Sikorsky UH-60
Pilot Carl Richard Talafous [40] died when his helicopter struck a power line over the Altamaha River while on a drug mission near Brunswick, Georgia. Pilot Alan J. Klumpp [32] , Criminal Investigator David DeLoach [31], and Special Agent William Levi De Loach [29] also died in the crash.
Thoughts and Memories of Carl Talafous
Rick and I both went to the US Air Force Academy and were stationed together at Luke AFB, AZ. He went through a lot to do what he loved... flying. Although I'd lost touch with him over the years and am saddened by his death I know he gave his life doing something he believed worthwhile.
Pete Niland
2008-04-07
Rick was my roommate at Millard School in Bandon Oregon back in 1971/1972. He, Kim Weber, and I entered the Air Force Academy in June of 1972. I elected to leave the Academy that same year. Rick was a good friend who loved flying and I believe would od anything reasonable to achieve that ambition. He died doing what he liked and serving the country. I am proud to have known him.
Tom Inklebarger
2007-10-25
Rick was my older cousin but knew him as “Uncle Rick.” The guy that would always have you laughing to tears and quite the jokester. Fond memory of him buzzing our house on approach to Wright Patt for landing before showing up for dinner. Miss him still and glad he and my father are forever close to each other at USAFA cemetery.
David Bell
2022-11-01
