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Last WWII ‘Doolittle Raider’ dies at 103
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" Cole, the last surviving member of World War II’s Doolittle Raiders, died Tuesday in Texas at the age of 103. The president of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Association told The Air Force Times that Cole died in San Antonio on Tuesday morning with his son and daughter by his side. (www.foxnews.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Respect, Sir, R.I.P.
As a veteran and a pilot (UH1) I can only stand in awe and admiration of the men and women that flew aircraft that were basic by any definition, heroes come in all shapes and sizes, but they all stand tall among us, god bless all who flew those missions that saved the world, and give this generation the vision to see that sometimes it's the only way to keep our freedom. Stop talking silly ideas and protect our liberties while we still have them. We all owe that to these men!
As another Huey driver, I concur. Everyone who tried is a hero and most are dead. Liberty is what’s worth risking it all.
God Speed Lt. Col Richard Cole. Thank you for your service from a grateful American.
They don’t call these people heroes of the “Greatest human Generation” for nothing. Can you imagine for a second how today’s world would react to what was happening in the entire world then. And THESE guys on Doolittle’s team then were the definition of BRAVEST men of the Greatest Generation. RIP to them all. They’ll always be heroes.
I had the privilege of meeting Lt Col Dick Cole at the Chino Air Show las May. He was a 102 then and the oldest person I have ever met. Still sharp and graceful. He shook my hand and thanked me for my service in the U S Navy. God Speed Lt. Col.