What a life !  Pappy I remember first meeting  you in 1981 when I became the Training NCO @ 38th AG Company.  In a short time, I realized that I was meeting a legend.  A member of the 151 Rangers that went to Vietnam !  If you are a soldier, it does not get any better than that.
A true hero !  Thanks for all the mentoring, and the memories.  Thank you for your service.
I salute you !

Pappy recruited me into Company D 151st. Airborne Infantry over 50 years ago and he became my friend, mentor and confidant.  Without his guidance, I would not be here today.  May he rest in everlasting peace.

Worked with Pappy for several years.  He liked his cigars, his pipe, and his whiskey - he was a soldier's soldier.

Dad, you were and will always be my hero. I will never stop loving you. I’m so proud of you and the way you lived your life. God has you now.  

With love from your daughter❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

Pappy you were the glue that held us together, you were like my father. May the Good Lord hold this  Ranger in the palm of his hand. 

My first recollection of Pappy was that for some reason D 151 had two First Sergeants. Why? later I understood, Pappy's role was to make sure that each soldier was well taken care of and he as the person to do it. Sort of like an Army assigned Guardian Angel!!

In Vietnam, I can never recall a mission that he did not accompany the patrol from the movie theater stage to the Heli pad. PLUS, many a times he was on the Heli pad awaiting the arrival of an incoming team, especially if there was a contact. sometimes even with 2-3 beers in his hands. 

He truly earned the name Pappy and has maintained that role for the last 50 years!!

Thanks Pappy!! may you rest in peace as the great Ranger in the Sky welcomes you on your final mission. 



A great soldier,Master/leader of the TOC.It was my privilege to serve with Pappy!

I miss you so much already Grandpa! I love you!

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William "Pappy" F. Hayes Sr.

19 June, 1927 – 10 January, 2020

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