Obituary of Richard D. Chorlins

CPT Richard D. Chorlins, USAF, died on January 11, 1970 in Laos during the Vietnam War. He was a loving son, brother, husband, uncle and friend. He was an integral part of the 602nd Special Operations Squadron, 56th Special Operation Wing, 7th Air Force. Rick was lost on January 11, 1970 in Laos piloting an A-1 Skyraider in an armed reconnaissance mission when his plane was hit by enemy fire and crashed into the side of a mountain. His remains were accounted for on January 17, 2015. Richard David Chorlins was born on July 16, 1945 in University City, Missouri. He attended schools in Missouri and was a 1967 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. He was serving in the 602nd Special Operation Squadron, Nakhom Phenom, RAFB, Thailand.Rick is survived by his sisters, Cheryl Spalding and Toby Keane; and his widow, Nancy Wacholtz.Funeral Service, 10:00AM, Tuesday, April 14, 2015, United States Air Force Academy Jewish Chapel, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Burial will follow at the USAFA Cemetery. Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Cemetery Tuesday, April 14, 2015 12:00AM US Air Force Academy Cemetery 2168 Field House Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80840 Phone: 719-328-1793 Service Tuesday, April 14, 2015 10:00AM United States Air Force Academy Jewish Chapel Colorado Springs, CO Phone: 719-328-1793