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William Ginn, 81

William (Bill) Ginn, 81 of Alexandria, VA, passed away peacefully on Tues. June 1, after a courageous battle against cancer.  He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 58 years, Anita.  In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his 3 children:  John; Cindy Sorrentino, wife of James Sorrentino of Lancaster PA and Andrew; and 5 grandchildren.

Bill was a 34 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force retiring at the rank of Lt. General.  As a fighter pilot he accumulated over 7,000 hours in 80 different types of aircraft and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  His accomplishments over his career include Command of the Fifth Air Force and U.S. Forces, Japan and numerous military awards and medals.  He also graduated with Distinction from Harvard Business School and was a Certified Public Accountant.

Bill loved the outdoors and was a member of the 80+ ski club and a ski instructor at the Whitetail Ski Area.  He always lived life to the fullest and was very active in Rotary, SCORE and numerous other organizations both nationally and locally.

Most of all, Bill was a loving family man and he will be sorely missed for his giving spirit, integrity and sense of humor.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 24, 2010 at 11 AM at Ft. Myer Old Post Chapel, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.  A viewing will be held Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 4 until 8 PM at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314.  Local arrangements entrusted to Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.

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Nita and family,
Joan and I are saddened to hear of Bills final flight and wish to extend our sympathy to you all. A great patriot, classmate and friend he will be missed by all. His memory is secure.
Bill and Joan Giesler

It Has been some time. I have tried for many years to reach Mr. Ginn I am so Sorry To find out about his passing. This country Lost a great man when he passed a man not afraid to stand for his beliefs a man that really understood what being an American really means.

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