Col. (Retired) Peter T. Kogut successfully completed his final flight plan to Heaven on Wednesday morning, January 6, 2021. Pete aka Uncle Pete and Shotgun Pete resided at Harmony Homes by the Bay for several months. He previously lived in Farmington, NH and Plattsburgh, NY. He was born to Ted and Ethel Kogut on July 28, 1948. They were his foundation for a successful life.
Pete graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1970 as a 2nd LT. in the USAF. His career field was as a Navigator, primarily KC 135's. He loved flying and was recognized throughout his military career in the USAF and NH Air Guard (Pease Air Force Base). He always said, "The sun's always shining, you just have to fly high enough to see it."
Pete's interest in new adventures led him to professional writing and photography and racing motorcycles in the US and Canada. He raced in the Vintage Class. He assisted in organizing and publishing The Norton News and area chapters of the Norton Owners Association. Pete is well known for his...