My Uncle Dick was a truly wonderful person. I will always remember him as kind and loving with a great sense of humor. Sending prayers and hugs to my Aunt Virginia and my cousins Ricky, Becky and Shawn. Love Cecilia

My mom, Gladys, was Uncle Dick's sister.  Grandma Marr and Aunt Evelyn and mom were all so very proud of him.  I have great memories of him coming to grandma's to visit and us going to their home.  My thoughts and prayers are will Aunt Virginia, Richard, Becky and Shawn and our Aunt Eveylyn.  And this is so nice to read all of these comments.  Thank you.

I was on his original crew #35 out of Korat. Mr. Chamberlain was a great easy going, knowledgeable pilot  as I remember. We had a great crew and a great leader.

I was stationed with the Major in Thailand in 1968.  I was not on his crew, however, I flew with him as a replacement crew member. I do count  several members of his crew as good friends and I know how highly he was thought of by them.  Thanks for bringing us all home safe.

The Major was our boss, our leader, a friend and a fine pilot.  We'll always have fond & respectful memories and we share your loss.

Blessings & peace to all

Flew with the Colonel,(Major then), several times at Korat Thailand wih the 553rd Recon Wing Batcats. A joy to fly with and work for. A true American hero. Always brought us home safe. Until that time, Major. Until that time. Cavete Cattam......Cliff Jensen

We have been trying to find the Colonel for 10 years.  His crew (#35) from Korat Thailand.  Roy J Spencer. (co-pilot) We have been having reunions and we always speak kindly of our leader and wish we could have found him before he passed. captaindc10@hotmail.com

Mr. Chamberlain was a wonderful friend and saint to our family.  I still remember his thoughtfulness even though it was 45 years ago. Bless you sir and the family.

A grateful nation mourns its loss. Rest in peace, Colonel.

Aunt Virginia and family, so sorry to hear.  Your family gave me some wonderful childhood memories.  Your in my thoughts and prayers.  Love you Always Gloria ( Welch) Dennis

Uncle Dick was a great man.  I know he was the pride and joy of his mother.  I don't think he ever told her about all of those combat missions he flew.  He will be missed, but he is joining his family in Heaven along with my mom, is sister.  He will be missed by his family I am sure!  Love you Uncle Dick.

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Richard Eugene Chamberlain

12 September, 1924 – 1 January, 2015

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