Loy Brydon, 77, died unexpectedly October 25, 2009 at his home in Tucson, Arizona. Loy is survived by his children Kenny, Kevin, Ty and Hugh (Patti), grandchildren Beth, David, Stephanie and Rosemary, great granddaughter Tristin and his siblings Beverly Sanderson & Lee Brydon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Mark. He will be missed by all, including Sarah, his Weimariner and Tee Taylor, his ex-wife and best friend.

Loy was a career soldier, a member of the Green Berets, and served in Korea and Viet Nam, receiving the purple heart as well as other awards. He was a founding member of the Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and spent many years competing and making demonstration jumps around the world. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the United States Parachute Association for his many contributions in parachuting design and techniques. He loved his BMW motorcycles and rode every day.

Services will be held Friday, October 30th at 2p.m. at Evergreen Mortuary. His family asks in lieu of flowers, donations are sent in Loy's name to the the National Skydiving Museum, 5401 Southpoint Centre Blvd. Suite 702, Fredericksburg, VA 22407.