Brian “Beetle” Bailey

Lancer 33

-      October 2018

 

Nov 2, 2018

Gary Whitty 28

Got this message a couple days ago. Another Lancer flying west into the sunset. How do I get in touch with someone to tell about the passing of Lancer 33, Brian (Beetle) Bailey?  Janet Bailey

 

Special Forces Association Chapter 3 Thailand

I received this from Janet Bailey, it is with deep sorrow that I have to notify you of the death of your member, my husband, Brian (Beetle) Bailey in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Brian was a Viet Nam vet who flew helicopters into the hot spots for MACVSOG/SF. He had been here in Thailand for about 19 years and attended many meetings until his illness about 9 years ago.

 

Richard J Metzger 34

It is truly a sad day for me as we were hooch mates! Go in peace my friend. God Bless him and his family!

 

Bill Walker 17

Oh man, that makes me sad! Great guy and a great pilot.

 

Mike Jacobi 16

Beetle will be missed by many and that’s the best condolence I know of. I really like the guy and I know we all did. She should know we’re all thinking of her. 

 

Ted Irvine DG

Thoughts and Prayers for Beetle and his family... May he Rest in Peace.

 

Gary Bowman CE 

Never met the man but knew him through this group mail.  Will miss his insight.  Condolences to his family.