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Last known Tuskegee Airman in North Texas dies at 98
Last known Tuskegee Airman in North Texas dies at 98
"We, his family and friends miss him dearly already. He was our hero and an American hero," said his granddaughter Nita McKeethen.
Author: Krista Summerville
Published: 9:49 PM CDT August 15, 2024
Updated: 10:21 PM CDT August 15, 2024
DALLAS — One of the last living Tuskegee Airmen in North Texas has died.
Colonel Lloyd B. McKeethen died at 98 years old in Dallas Thursday, his family confirmed to WFAA.
"We, his family and friends miss him dearly already. He was our hero and an American hero," said his granddaughter Nita McKeethen.
McKeethen and his wife Roberta lived in Dallas for 32 years and were married for 67 years before she died in 2017. His family said he would share his amazing stories of every mission and plane he ever flew with family and friends.
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"We, his family and friends miss him dearly already. He was our hero and an American hero," said his granddaughter Nita McKeethen.
Author: Krista Summerville
Published: 9:49 PM CDT August 15, 2024
Updated: 10:21 PM CDT August 15, 2024
DALLAS — One of the last living Tuskegee Airmen in North Texas has died.
Colonel Lloyd B. McKeethen died at 98 years old in Dallas Thursday, his family confirmed to WFAA.
"We, his family and friends miss him dearly already. He was our hero and an American hero," said his granddaughter Nita McKeethen.
McKeethen and his wife Roberta lived in Dallas for 32 years and were married for 67 years before she died in 2017. His family said he would share his amazing stories of every mission and plane he ever flew with family and friends.
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