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Frederick H. Manson, 52, of Charlottesville, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, in Atlanta, at Emory University Hospital.
He was born Dec. 26, 1948, in Charlottesville, the son of Peter C. and Nancy H. Manson. He is survived by his wife, Valeria Matthews Manson and two daughters, Telside and Nancy; and by his parents and two brothers, Hunter and Bo Manson.
Following two years of college, Fred entered the U.S. Army in 1969, and enlisted in the Warrant Officers' program and became a helicopter pilot. After training, he was sent to Vietnam in May 1970. In Vietnam, Warrant Officer Manson flew light observation helicopters on low-level reconnaissance missions, until he was shot down in February 1971.
He received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart medals.
Although he was disabled by injuries sustained in Vietnam, his positive attitude and determination were an inspiration to all who knew him.
Fred was a member of the Retired Officers’ Association, the Navy League, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Ivy, the English Speaking Union, and the Greencroft Club.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Ivy.
In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that contributions be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 807 Maine Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024.
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Richard Newman Ward (1966)
I first met Fred when I was in fourth grade. Fred was a casual friend @ AHS. I again met Fred @ Mem. Gym(UVA) in 1973. He was very severely injured when shot down from helicopter. (Altitude 250 ft.) . I can remember Fred's determination in walking from the lockerroom to the pool. It took him almost an hour to travel about 100 ft to that day. I thought that Fred was the bravest person I'd ever known. He continued to make the same trek many more times that year and I never saw anything but a smile and determination on his face. I think he finnally got his locker to pool walk down to 10 minutes. Years later I encountered Fred at the golf course. He said he decided to take on a new challenge and he learn the game. Still disabled, he told me he had gotten married and life was good. I think all of us should be thankful for the lives that we have and I certainly admire Fred for his will and dedication to live an accomplish what he did. Dick Ward 10-6-17