MAJ PETER J. VERMAIRE, USAF
Class
1963
Born
August 29, 1940
Died
October 23, 1974
Age
34
Hometown
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Lucky Bag Yearbook
From the 1963 Lucky Bag:
PETER JOHN VERMAIRE
Pete came to the Naval Academy after a year at Michigan State University. He has been a recipient of numerous left handed salutes and multitudes of pennies, not only because of his striking resemblance to the “God of 2.5,” but because of his often given aid to struggling classmates. Though “Verm” has maintained an outstanding academic average, standing in the top of his class, he has still found time to excel in athletics, earning his “N-star” for varsity swimming during his youngster year, and also taking an active part in the LOG and N-Club activities. With his hard working and conscientious outlook on life, Pete’s demonstrated abilities in academics and leadership can only lead to a great future for him, whatever his endeavors.
Pete was captain of the swimming team[^1] his 1/c year.
Loss
Pete died when the A-4 he was piloting crashed into the Chesapeake Bay near Patuxent River, MD. He was a student at the test pilot school, and was survived by his wife, Joan, and their children Karen and Alexander. (Information from January-February 1975 issue of Shipmate.)
Other
Pete was an instructor in Aeronautics at the United States Air Force Academy for the 1973-1974 school year.
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
References
Class of 1963
Peter is one of 29 members of the Class of 1963 on Virtual Memorial Hall.
