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Old Soldiers ... cont. from 19 Air Force, earned her wings as a Flight Nurse. Tragically in 1944, William S ence. He mentioned that his bomber Price (THS Class of ’33) was declared had never been escorted by the reMissing in Action in the Southwest nowned black fighter pilots known as Pacific. the Red Tails, “No, they were further north because the guys up there had Vietnam it a lot worse than we did.” This coming from a man who was shot down Vietnam left a scar on the heart of on a combat mission and lost a num- the nation. For the first time soldiers ber of his crew. Phil Spreuer passed were facing an enemy that strapped away in February of this year. explosives to women and children. In addition to that, it was an unpopular Waldo Seagly war. Most of those who returned home served as an officer in after being forced to serve because of England. Tom Stoltz the draft were not welcomed home as was a Sergeant in heroes. In fact it was just the opposite. the Air Force. Louise And yet local boys like Cliff Thompson, Marshall, who retired Denny Thompson, brothers Ferman as a Colonel in the William S. Price and Kenny Christner, Alan and Pat Phil Spreuer’s POW form. pg 20 · The Hometown Treasure · November ‘12 Frain, David Rose, Terry Roy and many others served with honor. One of those who gave his life in that conflict was Kenny Frain. A first cousin to Alan and Pat Frain, “Tank” as Kenneth M. Frain he was affectionately known by the guys who would get together for a neighborhood football game, died a hero. Those who visit the Viet Nam Memorial in Washington D.C. will find his name on the wall. Countless men and women from this area deserve honor and thanks for serving their country in the military.