Tuskegee Airman Brig. Gen. Charles McGee dies at 102

[malaise]

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/01/16/politics/charles-mcgee-dies-tuskegee-airmen/index.html

Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, died Sunday morning in his sleep, according to a family spokesman. He was 102.

"McGee was a living legend known for his kind-hearted, and humble nature, who saw positivity at every turn," the family said in the statement. "He spent the last half century inspiring future generations to pursue careers in aviation, but equally important, he encouraged others to be the best they could be, to follow their dreams, and to persevere through all challenges."

[Ohio Joe]

1. RIP

[Demovictory9]

2. a long life with many achievements. RIP

[SheltieLover]

3. Rip

[Deuxcents]

4. A long life well lived

I hope there is some public recognition

[LetMyPeopleVote]

5. From Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin

Link to tweet

[malaise]

7. Nice

[Nixie]

12. Fantastic post, LMPV! Thanks for this.

What a hero. RIP.

[uponit7771]

6. RIP

[Skittles]

8. what a legend

well done, sir!

[kimbutgar]

9. My Dad belonged to a WW2 group that attended Howard University in a specialized training program

Called the Prometheans. They used to have these great conventions that went for 4 days every year in DC and numerous other cities. My Dad even hosted the Promethean group in San Francisco in 1975. One year at our convention the Tuskegee airmen were also having their convention in the same Hotel . I met several of these gentlemen. But my Dads group were “ fanboying” on the Tuskegee airmen. When we had our final dinner all men in my Dads group talked about was they met the Tuskegee airmen!

[malaise]

10. Very cool

Thanks for this

[Nixie]

13. That is awesome! That would indeed be an honor of a lifetime.

My husband just said we’ll watch Red Tails tonight in honor of their service.

[electric_blue68]

14. RIP to a Hero, and an American Historical Figure!

[2naSalit]

15. ...

[oasis]

16. Rest in peace General.