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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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....) Last edited by 90503; 12-08-2016 at 08:00 PM. |
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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12-09-2016, 08:16 AM | #5 |
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+ a whole lot more of us. Semper Fi Hooooooo Rahhhhhhhhhh.
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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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