Major David Wright, USAF '57 was killed in action against the North Vietnamese on November 13, 1970 when his plane was shot down during a photoreconnaissance mission. From the 1957 Lucky Bag: "When Dave was through defeating the academics for the afternoon, he could usually be found on his way to the golf course, where he usually defeated par. If love for the game means anything the Naval Academy has produced the successor to Ben Hogan. In addition to his success with the varsity golf team Dave has shown us what conscientious effort can bring in academics and social life. Neither the academic departments, the executive department, nor the "female department" have given him much trouble. Tennis, aviation, and hunting rival golf were his interests. Known on the golf course as "Davy Crockett," Dave will be remembered by everyone for his easy-going manner and personality."
Dave was survived by his wife, Mary Ann; three daughters, Sharon, Susan, and Michelle; his mother; and his sister.
His daughters were present at the Naval Academy for the Alumni Association's Honor Our Fallen Heroes event in 2016.
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