The Origin of the Hero Tree


	The Origin of the Hero Tree

Rustee

3-28-2009 1:35 AM

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Rustee says:

The Air Force awarded Herod a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross.

Captain Herod’s actions were in entire disregard of his person, and in the finest traditions of the Texas Air National Guard and the United States Air Force he so gallantly represented.

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3-28-2009 12:48 PM

tanyamm

He was a true hero.

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