Tag: WEDNESDAY HERO

Wednesday Hero

This post was suggested by Michael Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton85 years old from Tucson, Arizona42nd Tactical Electronic Warfare SquadronNovember 16, 1918 – September 19, 2004 Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton was a navigator who was shot down over Vietnam in April of 1972.  He was… Continue Reading “Wednesday Hero”

Wednesday Hero

This post was suggested by Michael Lt. Col. Jerry Coleman89 years old from San Diego, Calif.VMTB-341, VMA-323September 14, 1924 – January 5, 2014 Jerry Coleman, a decorated war hero, Yankee World Series MVP and Hall of Fame San Diego Padres broadcaster, died January 5… Continue Reading “Wednesday Hero”

Wednesday Hero

This post was suggested by Michael Maj. Edward Cragg24 years old from Greenwich, Connecticut80th Fighter SquadronSeptember 8, 1919 – December 26, 1943 Maj. Edward “Porky” Cragg was a triple Ace in WWII with 15 confirmed kills who was shot down over Papua New Guinea… Continue Reading “Wednesday Hero”

Wednesday Hero

This post was suggested by Michael Capt. Edwin A. Shuman III82 years old from Annapolis, MarylandAttack Squadron 35Oct. 7, 1931 – Dec. 3, 2013 Edwin Shuman, III, a retired Navy pilot, and former POW who was held for five years in Vietnam, passed away… Continue Reading “Wednesday Hero”

Wednesday Hero

This post was suggested by Michael Brigadier Gen. James H. Howard81 years old from Bay Pines, Florida356th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter GroupApril 13, 1913 – March 18, 1995 General, then Colonel, James Howard, was the only fighter pilot to be awarded the Medal Of… Continue Reading “Wednesday Hero”

Wednesday Hero

This post was suggested by Michael Col. Roger Donlon79 years old from Saugerties, New York7th Special Forces Group For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while defending a U.S. military installation against a… Continue Reading “Wednesday Hero”

Wednesday’s Hero

This post was suggested by Michael Tech Sgt. Charles Coolidge92 years old from Chattanooga, Tennessee3rd Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division Tech Sgt. Charles Coolidge was born in 1921 in Tennessee, where he still live and works in the family business.  In 2006… Continue Reading “Wednesday’s Hero”

Wednesday’s Hero

This post was suggested by Michael Maj. Richard Bong24 years old from Poplar, Wisconsin49th Fighter Group, V Fighter CommandSeptember 25, 1920 – August 6, 1945 Maj. Richard Bong is the United States’ highest-scoring air ace, having shot down at least 40 Japanese aircraft during… Continue Reading “Wednesday’s Hero”

Wednesday’s Hero

I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas.  And to all those who are serving and are unable to be home, be safe and thank you. Josh Groben – I’ll Be Home For Christmas

Wednesday Hero

Sgt. Greg N. Riewer30 years old from Frazee, Minnesota2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry DivisionMarch 23, 2007 Sgt. Greg N. Riewer, 28, of Frazee, was killed while on patrol March 23, 2007 in Fallujah with soldiers from the… Continue Reading “Wednesday Hero”