More detail on this person: Lynn Coleman, 84, was born in Albany, CA. He passed away peacefully on December 8, 2020 in The Villages, Fl. He graduated from Admiral Farragut High School and earned his BS fromHofstra College and MS from Troy State University. He was commissioned in the US Army in 1958 and served over 26 years. In 1980, he became a Mason while serving in Japan and held leadership positions in several bodies in Oregon and Florida at both the local and state levels. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Diane. Colonel Lynn Coleman was one of the first officers to join the 281Assault Helicopter Company when it formed at Fort Benning, Georgia in 1965. He was initially the Service Platoon Leader, responsible for preparing and transporting the unit's helicopters to Vietnam by ship. Lynn arrived in Vietnam in June of 1966 and almost immediately became a member of the newly formed Wolf Pack, the unit's areal weapons platoon. In late 1966 he assumed command of the Wolf Pack and completed his tour as their commander. His service in the 281st was exemplary and set the standards for future weapons platoon commanders. When the 281st Association re-organized, Lyn was a strong contributor and served as the association president in 2003-04. Lynn was an outstanding Intruder, and we shall always remember him. His obituary follows: Coleman, Lynn F. (LTC Retired) Lynn Coleman, 84, was born in Albany, CA to R.W. & Viloe Coleman. He passed away peacefully on Dec. 8, 2020 in The Villages. He graduated from Admiral Farragut HS and earned his BS from Hofstra College and MS from Troy State University. He was commissioned in the US Army in 1958 and served over 26 years including 2 tours of duty in Viet Nam as a helicopter pilot with the 281st Assault Helicopter Company and A Battery, 4th Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment. Lynn Coleman and HueyHe is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Diane, daughter, Linda Coleman, and grandchildren. He became a Mason while serving in Japan and held leadership positions in several bodies at both the local and state levels. He moved to The Villages in 2004, where he enjoyed travel, golf, bridge, guitar and his many friends. Burial will be at Florida National Cemetery for Veterans with a celebration of life to be held at a later date when it's safe for his family and friends to come together and remember this wonderful man.
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