Public Affairs ChairJan 29, 20193 minElmer Tarbox – Texas Tech All-American, WWII Pilot, Inventor, Texas LegislatorElmer Tarbox once said that when he made his first bombing run in a B-25, “I had a knot in my belly as big as a sweet potato. My hands...
Public Affairs ChairJan 21, 20194 min“The Good Lord Was Always with Me” – Elton Wilson, WWII “Hump Pilot”West Texans are friendly folk, quick to smile, eager to help, private with their emotions, strong in their convictions. Robert Elton...
Public Affairs ChairJan 12, 20193 minSSgt Edward Ward – “If You’re Not Scared, You’re Lying”Ed said these were words to live by during combat duty in WWII. He had numerous close calls during his time in France and Germany. He...
Public Affairs ChairDec 14, 20184 minFred Watson – Faith Helps Him Through Korean War MemoriesFred Watson saw his body floating and transparent. He felt if his spirit floated through the ceiling he would not come back. He credits...