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PLATT LOUISVILLE, KY. -- Harry D. Platt, 74, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2003, surrounded by people who loved him.  The
retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel was a cherished husband, father,
grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. A native of West Virginia, Harry
earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Virginia Tech and
StetsonUniversity. In his military career as apilot, Harry was awarded a
Bronze Star, a Distinguished Flying Cross, 18 Air Medals, Command Pilot
Wings and a retired Meritorious Award. He had more that 8,700 flying
hours, which included combat missions and telemetry support for the Apollo
Moon shots. He also was a schoolteacher. Harry traveled all around the
world but was happiest at home, where he was the head of a brood who loved
him for his great heart and humor. His gifts of wisdom, intelligence and
laughter will guide and teach his family members for the rest of their
lives. He is survived by Inez, his wife of 49 years; their children, Pam
Platt of Louisville, Ky., Roy Platt of Cleveland, Tenn., Rachel Platt of
Louisville and Patty Greenwood of Bradenton; grandchildren, Jessica,
Savannah, Nyal, Autumn, Cooper, Logan and Hope; and sister, Betty Sue
Hobart of Austin, Texas. A memorial will be held at a later date, when
Harry's life and service to country will be commemorated with loved ones
and full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
gifts in Harry's name be made to the building fund of Crossroads Community
Church, 2436 Croton Road, Melbourne, FL 32935. Arrangements by Arch Heady
& Sons Funeral Home, Westport Road, in Louisville, Ky.
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