Another Fallen Hero

[falcon409]

Lt. Col. Robert Hite, one of the famed World War II "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders," has died at the age of 95. His son said he passed away this morning at a Nursing Facility in Nashville. There are now only two remaining survivors, Lt. Col. Richard Cole (Ret) and SSgt. David Thatcher. This seems way over due but the article also said that the Raiders will be honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor on April 15th. in Washington. RIP Col. Hite!

 

[txnetcop]

Lt. Col. Robert Hite, one of the famed World War II "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders," has died at the age of 95. His son said he passed away this morning at a Nursing Facility in Nashville. There are now only two remaining survivors, Lt. Col. Richard Cole (Ret) and SSgt. David Thatcher. This seems way over due but the article also said that the Raiders will be honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor on April 15th. in Washington. RIP Col. Hite!

It is disheartening to watch this Greatest Generation disappear from our lives. Their Legacy is GREAT and INSPIRING!
Ted

 

[trucker17]

Its a very sad loss....They were the greatest generation....they lived for peace, and fought to defend it....
My father served in WWII. The 1st Marine Division 3rd Battalion at Guadalcanal, New Britain, Pavuvu and Palaus.
All these men went to hell and back again....May they rest in peace.