Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient John Palmer IV
IV YORK John Franklin Palmer, IV, 66, "The Mailman", passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013, at the York Hospital. He was the husband of Ruth M. Palmer. He was born October 5, 1947, to the late John F. and Mary Palmer III. In his youth, he was a member of the Smalls AME Zion Church and Bethel AME Church. John graduated from William Penn Senior High School in 1966 where he excelled in Track and Cross Country. In track he was part of the "Fearless Four", known as one of the fastest relay teams...