Albert E. Hallor*
HALLOR, ALBERT E. Albert E. Hallor of San Diego passed away peacefully on November 18, 2009, of complications related to multiple myeloma. A devoted husband, loving father, steadfast friend, and outstanding pilot, Al left an indelible imprint on the many people he touched throughout his life. Born in Marin, CA on March 9, 1939, Al graduated from Sir Francis Drake High School. He received his degree from Marin College before pursuing his lifelong dream to fly airplanes through the Navy NAVCAD program. Ensign Hallor first flew the P-5 Seaplane in San Diego, followed by a tour in Vietnam piloting the P-2 Neptune. After that, he taught as a T-34 flight instructor in Pensacola, Florida before leaving the Navy as a Lieutenant in 1968. Al then became a pilot for Western Air Lines and then Delta Air Lines, completing his 31 year commercial airline career as a B767 Captain. He retired in 1999 as Everyone’s Favorite Pilot with over 30,000 flight hours logged. Those who flew with him called Al “one of the good ones”, which (translated in low key pilot talk) means that he was an excellent aviator. He is survived by his wife Monica Gilliam-Hallor, sons Al Jr. and Blaine, daughter DeAnn, sisters Artie and Mary, and grandchildren Samantha, Brianna, and Avery. Al expressed once that he “always tried to do what was right and teach that to my children.” His constant coaching was “don’t lie, cheat, or steal, and never give up no matter what your objective.” Al was many things to all people; he was wise, generous, the perfect host, and everything good and gracious. He was a classy guy who left a legacy as a husband, father, and friend that no one will ever forget. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 28th, at Noon at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Bonita. On December 1st, Al will be interred with full Military Honors at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Donations may be made in Al’s honor to local blood banks.
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