83 years old from Inverness, Florida
VMF-311, Marine Aircraft Group 33 (MAG-33)
August 30, 1918 - July 5, 2002
Everyone knows Ted Williams as one of the greatest Baseball players of all time, but many may not know that he also served his country during W.W.II and Korea. Williams joined the V-5 program to became a Naval aviator after enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1942. He received his pilots wings two years later in 1944. He never saw action as Japan surrendered as he was in Pearl Harbor awaiting orders. He did, however, in the Marine Forces Reserves and was later recalled in to active duty during the Korean War. He flew 39 combat missions before being hospitalized with pneumonia which resulted in the discovery of an inner ear infection that ultimately disqualified him from flight status.
You Can Read More About Williams here and here
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.
Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look
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Christopher Lee (Kawaistiyowa)
I am thankful for all those who have fought and continue to fight for my freedom. Praying for each of them and each of the families they leave behind.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
andrea
Andea,I am with you on that as well. I am greatful for those that serve to protect out freedom.
ReplyDeleteThat's when celebrities did their civic duty. Not like the whiny bunch we have now. It's all about the money now.
ReplyDeleteGod bless all those who have served and are serving this great country. :)
Sandee, different times different People.these wimps that call themselves celeb.can't hold a candle to the ones of our youth.
ReplyDeleteGod Blees all that have and are and will.