Forest High School Alumni
Ocala, Florida (FL)
In Memory of
Capt William "billy" Edward Collum
Passed away 1971
Capt William "billy" Edward Collum attended Forest High School in Ocala, FL.
Class of 1967
Date of Passing Apr 25, 1971
Date of Passing Apr 25, 1971
Billy was the BEST big brother. He was a helicopter pilot in the US Army, and with the ~ 101st Airborne B Troop 2nd 17 the Calvary in Vietnam. He was shot down on 23 April 1971 and died while still trapped in his helicopter on 25 Apr 1971 - my 14th birthday. He is missed every day and will be loved forever!