[SGT John SWF]

I had the Honor and privilege to meet some of these Men.
The Doolittle Raiders. What Great Guys!
Guys with a set of ...GUTS!
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20160622/update-one-of-two-remaining-doolittle-raiders-passes-away

http://www.ktvq.com/story/32286787/montana-icon-wwii-doolittle-raider-david-thatcher-passes-away

 

[Herr Trigger]

Another Cup gets turned over. I Guess Jimmy D, and the entire crew will be back togeather soon

 

[SGT John SWF]

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[SGT John SWF]

Another Cup gets turned over. I Guess Jimmy D, and the entire crew will be back togeather soon

True Words!

 

[Buelligan]

Sad and happy at the same time. Sad because of the passing of a modest man who was the definition of the word "hero" (a word I think is thrown around much too much these days), but also happy he lived a long life after the war and was recognized and revered for his service.

I have a feeling these guys never spent much time thinking about what heroes they were, but I hope they were amused at how much everyone else did.

 

[SGT John SWF]

When I met them they were doing a Book signing at the FL International Airshow.
You were only allowed to have one thing signed and my sister bought me the Book on the spot.
I had the first book ever given to me by my Mom, a 1944 printing of "Americas Fighting Planes"!
Well you know the Raiders thought it was the greatest thing and all signed it for me.
Now a Prized possession became priceless!

 

[howardhuges]

Sad and happy at the same time. Sad because of the passing of a modest man who was the definition of the word "hero" (a word I think is thrown around much too much these days), but also happy he lived a long life after the war and was recognized and revered for his service. Well Said Sir.... a Man of Honor rare item now-a-days. His pain and ailments are gone and he resides with Men and Women who were Great in this Mortal life.