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Old 12-08-2016, 05:41 PM   #1
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Colonel, Senator, and Star Voyager John Glenn

Rest in peace, you truly remarkable and honorable man.
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Old 12-08-2016, 07:50 PM   #2
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What an awesome life....American Hero....all the Right Stuff....

He's what a role model should be to the youth of our country....

Rest In Peace, John Glenn....(You did way more than your share....)

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Old 12-08-2016, 08:35 PM   #3
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He's now in the heavens forever Peace be with you John Glenn
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and Marine. Hoo-rah!
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and Marine. Hoo-rah!

+ a whole lot more of us. Semper Fi Hooooooo Rahhhhhhhhhh.
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Old 12-09-2016, 03:49 PM   #6
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He served in several branches. He enlisted Army but didn't get called up. So in '42 he transferred to Navy Aviation and decided on USMC while in Advanced. Combat Corsair pilot and flight instructor. Then in Korea he flew Panthers and Sabres. Got himself three MiGs.
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