In Memorium

Doolittle Raider, Tom Griffin, Dies at age 96

Posted by John Peluso on February 27, 2013 at 1:20pm

The 70th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid was commemorated at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Wednesday.

 

Four of the five surviving crew members attended the ceremony.

 

Pictured (from left) are:

Lt. Col. Edward J. Saylor, 92;

Maj. Thomas C. Griffin, 95; (He is the one waving)

Staff Sgt. David J. Thatcher, 90;

and Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, 96.

 

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  • peter c derose February 28, 2013 at 9:39am

    God bless them , for they scared the heck out of the Japs back then , when they thought that they couldn't be touched !!!

  • Answered the Last Call
    Joe Brouthers February 28, 2013 at 9:34am

    They were active when the military was a proud organization and the president saluted the American Flag, and did not bow to other countries.  Thank you for your service.

  • Dave Weber February 28, 2013 at 1:29am

    wonder how they feel about our defense cuts? true heroes.....we salute all of you!

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