Comments for The Gaps in the Flight

The Gaps in the Flight

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:22:38 -0600

...get larger with the passing of the years... The Flight of those from My War just diminished by the passing of the years and the passing of two from our ranks. NEW YORK - James T. Newman, a Vietnam War helicopter pilot whose rescues of downed airmen earned him the Distinguished Service Cross and other honors, has died. He was 73. Newman’s son, Jay, said he died Sunday at the University of North Carolina medical center in Chapel Hill of complications associated with lung cancer. Newman was twice nominated for the Medal of Honor, the highest military award for valor....

Comment from Barb on 2009-01-18

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:20:07 -0600

A toast to their memory, and thanks given for such fine Americans.

Comment from Cricket on 2009-01-17

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:54:33 -0600

Rest in peace, sirs. You have earned it.

Comment from HomefrontSix on 2009-01-17

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:00:46 -0600

How blessed we were that these men lived.

Comment from El Capitan on 2009-01-17

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:34:46 -0600

Our nation is great because of men like these.