The Candy Bomber Has Died
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Originally posted by Stephanie Belser View PostI watched the news last night. They had a mention of the passing of some semi-obscure actor, but they couldn't bother to mention Col. Halvorsen. I thought it was pretty sad. He made more of a difference in the world than a busload of celebs.
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I watched the news last night. They had a mention of the passing of some semi-obscure actor, but they couldn't bother to mention Col. Halvorsen. I thought it was pretty sad. He made more of a difference in the world than a busload of celebs.
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To me, one of the biggest achievements of WWII was turning two enemies into friends. That's not normal. Things like this is what made it happen.
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Terrific bio and obit in the Deseret. More than I ever knew, and a more amazing story than I realized.
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Couldn't read it due to requirement to register. But I did find a story with more detail than the AP one:
Deseret News: Gail S. Halvorsen, the Berlin Candy Bomber, dies at 101
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The Candy Bomber Has Died
Gail Halvorsen, the "Candy Bomber" of the Berlin Blockade, has died. He was 191 and served a full career in the Army Air Force/Air Force.Tags: None
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