Subj: Passing of Mr. Airborne
ALCON,
It is with deep regret that our Association announces the death of Donald D. Lassen on 7
August 2008 at the age of 86.
Don, affectionially known as "Mr. Airborne" by the International Airborne Community, was a
Charter Member of this Association and the founding father of the Atlanta All Airborne
Chapter. He was also the Editor of the Static Line and long time organizer of the Static Line
Awards Festival held each year in April.
He is survived by this widow Frances and two children. At this time we know that he is to
be cremated and his ashes spread along the Airborne Walk at Fort Benning, GA. No official
day or time has been released yet. We will let you know more as the details are given.
Regretfully,
Manny De Jesus