The National Pathfinder Association proudly honors the memory of the Pathfinders who have gone before us. These soldiers served with courage, dedication, and selfless commitment, carrying forward a legacy that has shaped generations of Pathfinders.
Although they are no longer with us, their service, sacrifice, leadership, and friendship remain an enduring part of our history. They helped build the Pathfinder community we know today and will always be remembered as valued members of our brotherhood.
We dedicate this page to preserving their memory and ensuring that their names, stories, and contributions are never forgotten.
“First In. Last Out.”
Lest We Forget.
Memoriam
Albert B. Cappelli
Name: Albert B. Cappelli
Member # Associate #9
Date of Passing: December 23, 2016
506th Pathfinder
Barbara Gavin Fauntleroy
Name: Barbara Gavin Fauntleroy
Member # Associate #6
Date of Passing: December 6, 2020
Cipriano Gamez
Name: Cipriano Gamez
Member #36
Date of Passing: September 16, 2017
WWII
Danny “Bear” Rozier
Name: Danny “Bear” Rozier
Member # Charter Life #29
Date of Passing: January 21, 2012
Vietnam
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David “D-Day” Berry
Name: David “D-Day” Berry
Member # Associate #8
Date of Passing: October 21, 2017
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David “The Rock” Morse
Name: David “The Rock” Morse
Member #84
Date of Passing:
11th Pathfinder
David “Waco Dave” Hamilton
Name: David “Waco Dave” Hamilton
Member # Life #286
Date of Passing: January 5, 2025
Hall of Fame
Dick McDermott
Name: Dick McDermott
Member #124
Date of Passing: November 15, 2025
Eaglemaster
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Don Tetreault
Name: Don Tetreault
Member #244
Date of Passing: May 31, 2019
Vietnam
Doug “Blackhat 65” Armstrong
Name: Doug “Blackhat 65” Armstrong
Member #160
Date of Passing:
Dwight Benton #416
Dwight Benton #416 passed away 7 October 2025 and will have a memorial service at the First United Methodist Church 505 W. Marvin Avenue Waxahachie Texas at 6:00pm Central Time.
Frederick “Snake” Spaulding
Name: Frederick “Snake” Spaulding
Member # Life #92
Date of Passing: December 22, 2025
George J. Murphy Sr.
Name: George J. Murphy Sr.
Member #84
Date of Passing: August 22, 2015
52nd Security Detachment
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Glynn Medicott
Name: Glynn Medicott
Member #317
Date of Passing:
British WWII Pathfinder
James R. Jackson
Name: James R. Jackson
Member # Life #179
Date of Passing: November 2023
Vietnam
Jim Chrittenden
Name: Jim Chrittenden
Member #265
Date of Passing:
British WWII Pathfinder
Jimmy Culpepper
Name: Jimmy Culpepper
Member #248
Date of Passing: January 7, 2017
27th Pathfinder Platoon
Joe Prince
Name: Joe Prince
Member #408
Date of Passing: August 2022
John “Blackhat 3” Crowden
Name: John “Blackhat 3” Crowden
Member #9
Date of Passing:
Korean War
John “Dash” Norton Jr.
Name: John “Dash” Norton Jr.
Member # Charter Life #15
Date of Passing: March 12, 2024
Vietnam
John Devanie
Name: John Devanie
Member #
Date of Passing: 2017
509th Pathfinder WWII
John Pfannestein
Name: John Pfannestein
Member #87
Date of Passing:
Vietnam
Joseph “CC” Gallagher
Name: Joseph “CC” Gallagher
Member #79
Date of Passing:
Vietnam
Joseph “Joe” Arrison
Name: Joseph “Joe” Arrison
Member #119
Date of Passing: June 11, 2023
Pathfinder 17
Joseph “Pee Wee” Bellino
Name: Joseph “Pee Wee” Bellino
Member # Associate Life #3
Date of Passing: January 9, 2025
Vietnam Pathfinder
Joseph Welsh Jr.
Name: Joseph Welsh Jr.
Member #188
Date of Passing:
Lawrence “Nighthawk” Jordan
Name: Lawrence “Nighthawk” Jordan
Member #26
Date of Passing:
Lawrence Coleman
Name: Lawrence Coleman
Member #71
Date of Passing:
LTC(ret) Frederick “Snake” Spaulding #92
LTC(ret) Frederick “Snake” Spaulding, Life Member #92 passed away 22 December 2025 and the funeral service was 29 December in Indianapolis, Indiana. The family wishes donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Military Veteran’s Hall of Fame in his name. See our Facebook page for more details.
Mike “Iron Mike” Farquhar
Name: Mike “Iron Mike” Farquhar
Member #38
Date of Passing:
Vietnam
Paul S. Bounds
Name: Paul S. Bounds
Member #345
Date of Passing: June 27, 2023
27th Pathfinder Platoon
Peter Block
Name: Peter Block
Member #264
Date of Passing:
British WWII Pathfinder
Reed Pelfrey
Name: Reed Pelfrey
Member # Charter Life #3
Date of Passing: January 29, 2013
Normandy Pathfinder
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Richard Rojas
Name: Richard Rojas
Member #250
Date of Passing: February 6, 2025
27th Pathfinder Platoon
Robert Dolan
Name: Robert Dolan
Member #175
Date of Passing:
Ronald Keenan
Name: Ronald Keenan
Member #89
Date of Passing: Unknown
Ronald Rosser
Name: Ronald Rosser
Member #159
Date of Passing:
Pathfinder School Instructor
Stanley Schrader
Name: Stanley Schrader
Member #171
Date of Passing: 2017
Vietnam Pathfinder Advisor
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Ted Houghton
Name: Ted Houghton
Member #40
Date of Passing: March 4, 2018
WWII Pathfinder
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William “Polar Bear” Anton
Name: William “Polar Bear” Anton
Member # Charter Life #1
Date of Passing: June 2017
First President, NPA
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