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02-25-09 WelcomeHomeSoldier Honors Tuskegee Airman

Date: February 24, 2009
Description: Welcome Home Soldier honored Mr. Sam Garrison, age 86, one of the few surviving Tuskegee Airmen from World War II, on Wednesday, 02-25-09 at the North Tenneha Street Church of Christ at 6pm. Mr. Garrison was awarded the following: Air Force Combat Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, 2 Silver Stars, 2 Bronze Stars, Legion of Merit Medal, Flying Cross Medal and the Phillipine Liberation Medal for his service as one of the first black pilots. The formation of the Tuskegee Airmen led to the desegregation of the military, with the U. S. Air Force leading the way. Photos in this gallery were taken by TylerPaper.com's Spotted! freelance photographer, Richard Hall.

02-25-09 WelcomeHomeSoldier Honors Tuskegee Airman

By: Richard Hall
Created on February 24, 2009
Last updated on February 25, 2009
Area: Tyler
Description: Welcome Home Soldier honored Mr. Sam Garrison, age 86, one of the few surviving Tuskegee Airmen from World War II, on Wednesday, 02-25-09 at the North Tenneha Street Church of Christ at 6pm. Mr. Garrison was awarded the following: Air Force Combat Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, 2 Silver Stars, 2 Bronze Stars, Legion of Merit Medal, Flying Cross Medal and the Phillipine Liberation Medal for his service as one of the first black pilots. The formation of the Tuskegee Airmen led to the desegregation of the military, with the U. S. Air Force leading the way. Photos in this gallery were taken by TylerPaper.com's Spotted! freelance photographer, Richard Hall.
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Description:	Welcome Home Soldier honored Mr. Sam Garrison, age 86, one of the few surviving Tuskegee Airmen from World War II, on Wednesday, 02-25-09 at the North Tenneha Street Church of Christ at 6pm. Mr. Garrison was awarded the following: Air Force Combat Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, 2 Silver Stars, 2 Bronze Stars, Legion of Merit Medal, Flying Cross Medal and the Phillipine Liberation Medal for his service as one of the first black pilots. The formation of the Tuskegee Airmen led to the desegregation of the military, with the U. S. Air Force leading the way. Photos in this gallery were taken by TylerPaper.com's Spotted! freelance photographer, Richard Hall.
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