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Celebrated World War II flying ace dies in Calif.
« on: May 17, 2010, 04:13:02 AM »
It's an AP story, but here's the link:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100517/ap_on_re_us/us_obit_mahurin

Sounds like a real hero.  RIP, Col. Mahurin. :taps:
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Re: Celebrated World War II flying ace dies in Calif.
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2010, 05:55:09 AM »
Another true Hero is gone. RIP
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Re: Celebrated World War II flying ace dies in Calif.
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2010, 02:19:48 AM »
Prayers for his family RIP for him
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Re: Celebrated World War II flying ace dies in Calif.
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2010, 03:46:09 PM »
Rest In Peace.
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Re: Celebrated World War II flying ace dies in Calif.
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2010, 04:59:27 PM »
RIP. Now he can fly with all of his friends.
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Re: Celebrated World War II flying ace dies in Calif.
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2010, 12:26:59 PM »
RIP. Almost all gone now.
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