World War II Hero Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Dies at 94 (Tuskegee Airman)

[Cooley Hurd]

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Dr-Roscoe-C-Brown-Jr-Tuskegee-Airmen-World-War-II-Pilot-Hero-Dies-385475491.html

Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Jr., the New York City veteran who flew with the legendary Tuskegee Airmen in World War II, has died at the age of 94.

Brown flew 68 combat missions for the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots in U.S. history. A nine-time New York City Marathon runner and lifelong Jets and Mets fan, he told NBC 4 New York in May: "Fighter pilots are like athletes. And I was a pretty good pilot."

Brown, who held a Ph.D. in education, also served 17 years as president of Bronx Community College. There, he led outreach to the city's economic and educational institutions through business partnerships and developed new programs in health, technology and human services, according to a statement from CUNY Chancellor James B. Milliken.

Brown later joined the CUNY Graduate Center as professor and director of the Center for Urban Education Policy. He also hosted "African American Legends," a public affairs show on CUNY TV.

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Cross gently, Dr Brown.

[Rhiannon12866]

1. Oh! How sad to lose one of our few remaining WWII heroes!

The Tuskegee Airmen were amazing - and as courageous as they come... And this hero led an equally remarkable life after the war, as well!

[sarge43]

2. They pass from history into legend.

CAVU, Airman.

[Nay]

4. They do indeed.

You're among the angels now.

[Dustlawyer]

3. +1!!!

[sheshe2]

5. Thanks for posting, Cooley.