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Douglas E. Hagie

     Lt. Col. Douglas E. Hagie, USAF (Ret.), age 87, passed away October 9, 2008 at Vitas Hospice. He was born on January 30, 1921 in Gettysburg SD to Ed and Amelia Hagie. Douglas was preceded in death by his mother and father; his first wife of 48 years, Lillian and a brother, Gorden of Milwaukee WI. He is survived by his second wife, Phyllis; a brother, Jack Hagie and his wife, Rose of Prairie Du Sac WI; sister, Mary Lou Meredith of Eau Claire WI and by numerous nieces and nephews. Douglas grew up in Neillsville WI. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in August of 1940. Graduating from flying school as a pilot in July of 1942, he flew combat with the 38th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force. He received many awards and decorations for his dedicated service to his country as a Command Pilot, including 2 Purple Hearts. Douglas' last years of active duty was with the 55th Strategic Recon. Wing, Strategic Air Command in Topeka KS as a Squadron Commander, retiring in 1965. Services Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Oak Hills Mortuary Chapel with the Funeral Service to begin at 3:00 PM on the same day at the funeral home. Graveside Service will begin at 10:45 AM on Friday, October 17, 2008 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors. You may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com, under the obituary section. Oak Hills Mortuary.

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from:     The Gunfighter <thegunfighter@cox.net>
date:     Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 4:26 PM
subject:    Re: TAPS - Doug Hagie
All:
       This is another that really "hits home"....as I'm sure it does to many of you....Sam, Sparky, Frank Hicks etc. Not too many of us "old farts" left who were "around" back then. Many stories to tell about this Warrior....flying and social. I was fortunate enough to know Lillian, his first wife. What a perfect jewel and Lady!. She knew exactly "what she had" in Doug. What a wonderful couple. I loved and admired them both.
       He was one-of-kind and I enjoyed his leadership, company and "counseling" immensely. He could chew your ass one minute and be having a drink at the club, all forgotten, then "telling" you how to "make out with the USO girls performing on stage"! Those of us who knew him, served with him and for him, were fortunate indeed to have had the experience. What a Guy! I believe he and Harold Bonney....for those of you who knew Hal (another of my favorite mentors)....flew in the 38th BG in the Pacific.
       Hail and Farewell Doug. You have left an indelible mark on my memory and I won't forget it. Thank you for your friendship and guidance. God Bless and Keep you and Tail Winds till we meet again. I look forward to seeing you.
     V.O.,
     Ursch