Our paths first crossed in 1962 when (then) Major Wolgemuth was scheduled to administer a C-124 check flight to this Second Lieutenant. Wogy was the chief pilot for the 15th ATS, and I was hoping to upgrade from nothing to Second Pilot at the Dover base. The flight went OK despite an actual engine failure. I passed.
Years later we talked about that day and how I took what I learned from him and applied it to others later on. With reunions and such, Wogy and I became good friends over the years.We emailed, talked on the phone, and he and Kathy hosted us in their home in Dover. When I was writing a book on those C-124 days, ("Here We Go! Recollections From the Golden Age of Airlift" - Dog Ear Publishing) Wogy provided some good input and stories to the project. He got an original manuscript and one of the first copies of the book.
We commiserated over his declining eye sight and rejoiced at his obvious good genes and long life.We laughed and remained friends all these years. He kept me up to date on he and Kathy moving to South Carolina. We kept each other in our prayers. I shed a tear when I learned of his passing, but when I looked at his photo, I broke into a broad grin. My heart tells me he is just fine.
I'd like to thank his family for sharing him with us for so long. God Speed, Wogy. I'll close this the way you closed your letters: Our love to you . . .
"Charlie" and Sandra Brown
Garnett C. Brown, Jr.
Colonel, USAF (Ret.)
Lexington, KY.
