What a privilege to have worked with this beloved man. Always the professional with a happy smile and kind word. He will be missed forever. Sincere condolences to all his family and extended family in the aviation world.
Met Merrill several years ago when he visited family here in St Petersburg. Being a retired fighter pilot and having read his biography, I was fascinated by the stories behind his biographical exploits…Merrill was an aviator’s, aviator, a man filled with flying experiences and the folks involved,..folks like Roy Rogers. RIP Merrill with a well earned, calm, final flight West.