Felix Sambogna Obituary

December 6, 2021

Hurlburt Library wrote a sympathy message

“Mr. Felix was one of our favorite patron here at the Hurlburt Field Base Library. Came in every week with a smile and was never late on returning a book. That's how we knew something was wrong and checked the local obituary. This has sadden all of us to learn of his passing. My deepest condolences to his family. RIP, Mr. Felix.”

October 23, 2021

Donald Stollery wrote a sympathy message

“I just learned of "Sam's" death two days ago. I am still in shock over his passing as we went to lunch a week or so before his death and were planning on lunch again on Oct 22 at one of the local Thai restaurant s he enjoyed. This is by far the most difficult post I've ever had to make. Sam (nicknamed ACE because of all the Ace bandages he wore on his legs to keep from falling apart, as he giggled) played Racquetball together twice a week for nearly 25 years. I began working for L/C Sam in 1980 and we remained friends ever since. In all those years I never heard one comment about him that was less than favorable. Always being sure to state how honest and what a true gentleman he was. And boy oh boy did he ever love his family. I will miss our time together. Finest man and Commander I ever had the privilege of knowing, especially when he referred to me as his "good buddy." You will be missed my friend. RIP "ACE".”

October 4, 2021

Al Haberbusch wrote a sympathy message

“Sorry to hear of his passing. I met him when he was TAC Liaison at 7/13 AF Udorn Thailand in 1972. I was in the AF Systems Command Liaison Office Tan Son Nhut AB Saigon and routinely traveled to Thailand. Ran across him again recently when his granddaughter played soccer for Niceville HS. My daughter got the team started in 1990. A very pleasant person and easy to talk to. Al Haberbusch, Niceville FL”

September 30, 2021

Rebecca Smith wrote a sympathy message

“Godspeed. Mission complete. <3 From the Air Commando Association Blog - 11/14/2019: Lt Col (Ret) Felix "Sam" Sambogna has been a mainstay of the leadership in the ACA for many years. Sam never forgot the past as he embraced the changes needed for the ACA to move into the future. The ACA is extremely lucky for Sam's guidance and experience as we continue to explore ways in which we can fulfill our mission to support Air Commandos, past, present, and future! Congratulations Sam! Lt Col Felix Sambogna was an attack pilot with a reputation as a skilled and experienced combat operator Completed two tours of duty in SEA: flying AT-28 aircraft (logging 130 sorties at night along the Ho Chi Minh Trail) and A-37B aircraft (including duty as a Special Operations Force Liaison Officer flying as an observer in almost all SOF aircraft) Led the ACA in many capacities including President from 2004-2008 (including time serving as treasurer while executing President’s duties) Advised subsequent ACA leaders on developing the Association’s hallmark as a service organization Still serves as the Treasurer and book-keeper for the charitable McCroskie Threshold Foundation, an ACA partner organization known for providing humanitarian supplies to indigenous people in SEA and South America The distinctive accomplishments of Lt Col Sam Sambogna across five decades of service to Air Commandos and families reflect great credit upon himself and the Air Commando Association”