Obituary of Archie A Hirn

Tech/Sgt. Archie A. Hirn T/Sgt. Archie Hirn passed away on the 2nd November 2015 from a rapid and severe onset of Amyloid dysplasia due in part from Agent Orange exposure while serving in Viet Nam. He passed peacefully at home with his family at his bedside. Archie was born in Gloucester City, New Jersey on January 3, 1942 to Oscar and Florence Hirn, The fifth of six children. He was predeceased by both his parents, his brothers Earl and Leonard, his sister Delores and his favorite nephew William Joseph Hanson. He is survived by his sister Linda Hanson with whom he lived after retiring from the Air Force. He is also survived by his niece Sandi Hanson-Doe, her husband Matthew, their children Logan M. Doe and Shannon S. Doe along with many cousins, nieces and nephews and friends. T/Sgt. Hirn joined the Air Force right after graduation from Coral Shores High School in the Florida Keys. He was stationed at various times in Germany, Holland, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and Viet Nam where he served two tours of duty in 1970 and 1971 as well as assignments stateside. The Air Force was his true love and he served proudly. At T/Sgt. Hirn's specific request there will be no viewing. His request was to be remembered as he was known while he was alive and well. Archie will be inurned in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date. And so, my brother, you join Earl and Leonard…brothers in life, brothers in arms and brothers for all eternity. You have crossed the veil of this life into the next; give everyone our love and especially Willie. Hold him tight for me and let him know I will be seeing him soon.Go in Peace with the knowledge that your life on this plane of existence was well served. Come visit me in my dreams so we can keep our bantering back and forth ongoing…as I will miss that. We were fortunate to grow up together, then you went into the service of your country for 20 plus years, I got married and had a family. Then, through the grace and goodness of our Lord we were rejoined enabling us to grow old together. It has been quite a ride for you and me. I love you my special brother. Archie this is for you from On Eagle's Wings: "And He will raise you up on eagle's wings; bear you on the breath of dawn; And make you to shine like the Son; and hold you in the palm of His hand." In lieu of floral arrangements, donations are appreciated for the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256; St. Jude's Hospital for Children, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105; Cumberland County S.P.C.A. 1244 N. Delsea Drive Vineland, NJ 08360; or The New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home, 524 North West Blvd. Vineland, NJ 08360. Arrangements are by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland, NJ 08361. Please visit dlfuneral.com to send condolences to the family.