Hershel "Woody" Williams has Passed

[wowzers]

Thought I read an article not that long ago about his Great-Grandson graduating bootcamp and him being the guest of honor. RIP.

[Top0321]

Originally Posted by wowzers

Thought I read an article not that long ago about his Great-Grandson graduating bootcamp and him being the guest of honor. RIP.

True story. Big shoes to fill.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medal-of-honor-recipient-grandson-marine-boot-camp-hershel-woody-williams/

[CAP MARINE]

Just learnedthat another Oklahoma will be receiving the metal of honor Vietnam veteran and lawyer in Oklahoma City

[osubuckeye762]

Over the long weekend, the local news channels had a note on the bottom ticker tape that stated:

Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol.

[1RiserSlip]

Originally Posted by osubuckeye762

Over the long weekend, the local news channels had a note on the bottom ticker tape that stated:

Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol.

And he did just that today.

We’re all proud of you Woody.

RIP

[Hopeless Civilian]

Originally Posted by osubuckeye762

Over the long weekend, the local news channels had a note on the bottom ticker tape that stated:

Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol.

Fitting tribute not just for his actions in war but also for his life in peace!