★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★
LTjg Patrick Kilcline '75, USN was lost on July 16, 1978 when the F-14 Tomcat he was piloting crashed into the Pacific Ocean south of San Diego. The radar intercept officer, William Matthews '68, was also killed. They were members of Fighter Squadron (VF) 211.
From the Lucky Bag:
Pat came to the Academy from many different hometowns finally settling in McLean, Virginia, long enough to graduate from Langley High. He chose to specialize in political science while avoiding as much as possible the professional type courses. Despite a preponderance of the latter he made a short-lived guest appearance on the sup's list first class year. Spending much of his 4 years on crutches, Pat still managed a few good seasons with the Rugby Club. "Big Loot" plans to keep moving with Navy Air at least until he can find something to make him settle down. There are no regrets only aspirations to continue lasting friendships and a search for perennial happiness in life.
He was survived by his wife of four months, Georgene; parents RADM Thomas and Dornell; brother Thomas '73; and sisters Kathleen & Mary.
To Honor! ⚓
https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/PATRICK_J._KILCLINE,_LTJG,_USN