death of NWA Capt. Al Lind, age 84

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~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Al Lind

March 19, 1941 ~ January 14, 2026

 

PCN memorial site https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2026/02/nwa-capt-alvin-andrew-lind.html

 

Al was born/raised Hawaii, attended University High School and University of Hawaii where he was a member of Kappa Iota and Arnold Air Society, and was a veteran of the Hawaii Air National Guard.

Condolences may be sent to the family of Captain Alvin Andrew Lind at

7821 76th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498.

Please see below ….Al’s daughter posted a beautiful tribute to her father on facebook.

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Friends and Colleagues,

 

I have been informed that Captain Al Lind died on January 14, 2026, after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Al was soon to be 85 years old (DOB: 3/19/1941) and was hired by NWA on January 09, 1967. The Lind family lived in Lakewood, WA for over 40 years.

There is no public memorial service planned at this time.

Thanks to Rob Rezanka for the death notice.

With deep respect and regret,

Bill Day

Daughter’s facebook page : Laura Lind Holder

The world lost a very special man on the 14th. My dad, Alvin Andrew Lind was such a wonderful husband , father and grandfather!  He took care of us in everything he did!  He worked hard and played hard!  He taught me so much and gave me so much. We had grand adventures together!  He was such a kid at heart and lived life with vim and vigor!  He loved us fiercely!  He was born and raised near Honolulu, flew fighter jets in the Air National Guard, became captain at Northwest Airlines, made custom rifles and shotguns, was the president of the National Rifle Association, was an avid fly fisherman and rode hunter/jumpers with me for years. I can’t even begin to sing all his praises. Everyone that knew him loved him!  He died at home surrounded by loved ones and I am grateful to have had the time to come together as a family and say goodbye!  I love you Daddy!  Thank you for everything you have given us and taught us!  We will be ok. Say hi to Maggie and Keiki!