★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★
LT Melvin Buflod '76, USN was an instructor in a T-34C that collided with another plane on May 5, 1983 near Saufley Field Naval Air Station, Florida.
Melvin was born and raised in Montana. In high school he played basketball and football, ran track, and was president of the junior class. Following his designation as a naval aviator in 1977 he served for three years in Patrol Squadron (VP) 9.
He was survived by his wife, one-year-old son, and parents.
To Honor! ⚓
https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/MELVIN_R._BUFLOD,_LT,_USN