Wednesday Hero
Lt. Col. Jerry Coleman
89 years old from San Diego, California
VMSB-341, VMA-323
September 14, 1924 – January 5, 2014
Not only was Jerry Coleman a pro-baseball player, playing for the Yankees from 1949 to 1957, but he was also a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marines. Coleman postponed his entry in to the MLB to join the Marines. He flew 120 missions in WWII and Korea and earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses and thirteen Air Medals.
You can read more about Lt. Col. Coleman 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)
If You Can’t Do Something Smart, Do Something Right
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A hero that was lucky enough to come home too. That's a heap of medals he earned.Have a fabulous day Mike. 🙂
Sandee,Yeppers!!