Gail Halvorsen, Candy Bomber, dies

[Calm]

https://www.npr.org/2022/02/17/1081594481/the-candy-bomber-who-dropped-sweets-during-the-berlin-airlift-has-died-at-age-10
 

He was living at my mom’s retirement home when she was there and I would see him on occasion.  Looked sharp and cheerful whenever I did.  Heard he was involved in volunteering there as well.

Edited February 19, 2022 by Calm

[Kenngo1969]

RIP, Colonel!  Thank you for your service, and for making life a little "sweeter" for all whose lives you touched.  Condolences to family, friends, loved ones, and acquaintances.

[Derl Sanderson]

Man, I hate to see this generation disappearing.

[hearserve]

I was in Berlin in the early 70's when he was named commander of the 7350th air base group at Templehof airport.  The children of the airlift were then adults, and gave him quite the warm welcome.  Got to meet him briefly once - an impressive man in his thoughtfulness to others.