A Hero has gone home.
John William Finn (July 23, 1909 – May 27, 2010) was a United States Navy officer who received the United States military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II. As a chief aviation ordnanceman stationed at Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay, he earned the medal by manning a machine gun from an exposed position throughout the attack, despite being repeatedly wounded. He continued to serve in the Navy until his 1956 retirement, eventually rising to the commissioned officer rank of lieutenant. In his later years he made many appearances at events celebrating veterans. At the time of his death, Finn was the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient and the last living recipient from the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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And right before memorial day too. God bless him and all of his survivors. What a hero indeed.Have a terrific evening Mike. Big hug. 🙂
Thanks for passing this on Mike. He was a hero!
What a wonderful post. My hat is tipped to this gentleman and all he stood for! Anne
several urgent prayer requests at arise 2 write. andrea
Mari,Yes he was.Sandee Yes,and just shy of his 101st birthday.Annesphamily,I have my hat off to this gentilman as well.Andrea,on my way over.
May Lt Finn rest in the eternal peace for which he fought so valiantly.
Travis,AMEN!