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Col. Adrian C. Pone' December 20, 1964 - January 20, 2010
Colonel Adrian C. Pone', formerly of New Paltz, NY died Wednesday, January 20, 2010 in Ferrara, Italy. Known in the military community as "Kermit", and having served over 22 years in the USAF, Colonel Pone' was the Director of Operations, NATO Combined Air Operations Center Five, at Poggio Renatico, Italy.
Adrian was born December 20, 1964 in Kingston, NY, the son the late Gundaris and Karen (Larson) Pone'. He was raised in New Paltz where he grew to love hunting, camping, and weight training. A devote Catholic, Adrian founded the Aviano AB chapter of the Knights of Columbus.
by 1st Lt. Kim Schaerdel 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
1/27/2010 - AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- A memorial service was held Jan. 25 at the Church of Aviano for a fallen Airman.
U.S. and Italian family and friends paid their respects and remembered the life of Col. Adrian "KERMIT" Poné. Colonel Poné was assigned to NATO Combined Air Operations Center Five, Poggio Renatico, Italy, and was killed in a traffic accident on his way to work Jan. 20.
Reflecting back on an 18-year friendship, which included operational tours and travelling the world together, Col. Patrick McClelland, 31st Fighter Wing vice commander, was the first to pay tribute.
"Early on, I would have described Kermit as a child in a man's body. His was a gentle nature though, one that was not to be underestimated," Colonel McClelland said. "He was hard working, determined, affable and genuinely sincere...all the time. You only have to look back at his career and count the number of lives he has touched to know this is true."
Lt. John Drummond's photo collection was recently added to the 510th Fighter Squadron Gallery. The collection contains 180 photos of Lt. Drummond's time in the Military to include with the 510th Fighter Squadron.
Lt. Drummond was captured by the German Army when his P-47 named "Raid Hot Mama" was shot down. He was taken to the Stalag Luft I camp where he remained for the rest of the war.
The 510th Fighter Squadron Association was organized to preserve the illustrious history of the squadron and to continue by membership in this organization the brotherhood and camaraderie that we expressed during military service and to promote friendship among the members, their families and survivors.
Annual and Lifetime Membership is extended to all active, retired or honorably discharged personnel who have served with the 509th, 510th or 511th Fighter Squadrons or with the 405th Fighter Group/Wing .
Col. Adrian C. Pone'
U.S. and Italian family and friends paid their respects and remembered the life of Col. Adrian "KERMIT" Poné. Colonel Poné was assigned to NATO Combined Air Operations Center Five, Poggio Renatico, Italy, and was killed in a traffic accident on his way to work Jan. 20. 