Colonel Dan Thomas Muat, USAF (Ret) Feb 19, 1923 ~ Jan 10, 2011, Dan co-piloted B-24 bombers complet

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Dan Thomas Muat USAF (Ret)

Colonel Dan Thomas Muat, USAF (Ret) Feb 19, 1923 ~ Jan 10, 2011 Resident of Livermore Dan passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and the incredibly compassionate and caring staff at the Livermore VA Hospital. Dan was born in Long Beach, CA and graduated from Fremont High in Oakland in 1940. During WWII Dan co-piloted B-24 bombers completing 30 missions with the 8th Air Force in England including the D-Day attack. Subsequently he joined the Oakland Fire Department serving 28 years at Engine#4 Truck#2 at East 14th and 12th Ave. He served in the USAF Reserves until 1973 retiring as a full Colonel and piloting C-119, C-124, C-141 in support of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Berlin Crisis, and the Viet Nam War. Dan was preceded in passing by his loving wife of 62 years; Helen Katherine. They are survived by their children; Dan Jr, Roger, and Susan Osborn, 6 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Dan and Helen were a devoted and loving couple and parents. They enjoyed family, extensive world travel and life-long friends in their retirement. Friends and family are invited to visit with Dan on Friday, Jan 21, 2011 from 12pm - 2pm, with funeral service to follow at the Chapel of Callaghan Mortuary 3833 East Ave, Livermore. Dan will be laid to rest with his beloved; Helen Katherine at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA In lieu of flowers, Dan would appreciate your donation to the Oakland Children's Hospital, www.childrens hospitaloakland.org. Callaghan Mortuary (925) 447-2942