Tom Hudner passes

[Velocity173]

Some might not recognize the name but a fine man, MOH recipient and Naval Aviator has gone west. If you get a chance, read the book Devotion. Excellent.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159567144485174&id=71553655173

 

[Fearless Tower]

Very sad to hear. He’s the guy that was Jesse Brown’s wingman, correct?

 

[Velocity173]

Very sad to hear. He’s the guy that was Jesse Brown’s wingman, correct?

Yep.

 

[MickYoumans]

RIP It is a shame there are not more people in the world like him.
I read the book "Devotion" and also "Higher Call", which I think were both written by the same author. Both are very inspiring stories. If you are looking for some good books to read this winter and have not read these two, I highly recommend both.

 

[Radar Contact]

Some might not recognize the name but a fine man, MOH recipient and Naval Aviator has gone west. If you get a chance, read the book Devotion. Excellent.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159567144485174&id=71553655173

Just ordered it. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[GMascelli]

Both books, written by Adam Makos, were excellent.

 

[Velocity173]

Don’t want to start a whole new thread on the movie but the trailer is out for Devotion. Looks like they got “Hangman” playing Hudner.

 

[Velocity173]

Saw Devotion tonight. They did a real fine job with honoring Jessie and Tom. Having read the book, the movie is never as good but it was pretty accurate by the book at least. A solid 3 stars.

 

[Dan Thomas]

He passed five years ago. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_J._Hudner_Jr.

But the books sound interesting indeed. Will look for them.