The Victory Lap
Three of the crew members who flew in the “William Allen White” B-29 over Japan during World War II: Jim Meeks, Valrico, Fla; Karl Samuels, Slidell, La.; and Gin Wong, Los Angeles.
The three World War II veterans talk with Chris White Walker and his daughters, Hattie and Grace.
Today’s Flyover People column:
Terrific column Cheryl!!!!!!!!!!!
The column was very meaningful to me. Cheryl’s conclusion was so right, to close a circle of generations in a victory lap. It was a duty to welcome these wonderful guys back. They wanted to return because the first visit so long ago was meaningful to them then.
Retired Judge John Sanderson was a perfect escort and host for these men. The American Legion delegation who welcomed them was wonderful. It was low-keyed high honor for these regular guys and all of us involved, from media people to the little great, great granddaughters of William Allen White who had the child-chance to link to a legacy they must one day bear.