Called the most decorated Marine aviator in history, has died at the age of 89.
Having flown 253 combat missions in three wars, WW2, Korea and Vietnam.He was shot down in all three for a grand total of five times.
His 59 medals included two Navy Crosses, four Purple Hearts and two Legions of Merit.
[Thanks to n2l for the info.]
Now that is an American hero. Thank you Sir for your service.
What I find most appalling is the commander and Chief has the time to send condolences with regard to the passing of Michael Jackson, yet I can find not one mention about this great American. The House of Representatives holds a moment of silence for Michael Jackson, yet they do not hold an hour of silence for this real American hero.
It appears to me that our government is now playing the race card, not one mention about the passing of Farrah or Ed. Maybe white celebrities are not deemed worthy?
Or maybe Michelle Obama doesn’t consider them, “her people”. Thankfully our first “lady” is breaking down those long held stereotypes with her style and grace.
