“Major Alexander Martin, retired
Entered the United States Air Force at 18 with a dream of being a jet fighter pilot. He achieved that dream and served with honor & distinction in Korea and Vietnam.
Among his many medals is the Silver Star.”(1)
Source: (1) https://airandspace.si.edu/support/wall-of-honor/alexander-martin
Alexander, Martin, Maj USAF, Ret., “Headed West” on October 21, 2013.
Alexander Martin, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Brick, N.J. passed away Monday, October 21, 2013. He was born October 31, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA to David and Anna (nee Arrelio) Martin. Alexander served in the US Air Force as a fighter pilot and he flew 256 combat missions during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired as a highly decorated Air Force Major with a distinguished flying career and received the Silver Star.
Alexander will be greatly missed by his wife Cathy; sister, Marianne (Steve) Goldman of Port Charlotte, FL; daughter, Kelly (Joe) Capriglione of New Gretna, NJ; sons, Shawn Wyra and Jason Wyra; step-children, Richard, Michael, Catherine and their families all of NJ; and thirteen grandchildren.
A memorial service [was] held at 12:00 pm, Saturday, October 26, 2013 at American Legion Post 110, Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte. Memorial donations may be made to any Military Charity of your choice. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book.
Funeral services provided by: Johnson-Taylor Funeral & Cremation – Punta Gorda
