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Steve Ploehn
February 24, 2025
Just watched Midway. From a 9 year Navy Vet,- Thank you for your service.
John Southard
January 9, 2025
A True Hero ......
Thank you for your service !
Christopher M. Rogers
December 11, 2024
Lt. Commander Best, we owe you our gratitude for your selfless service to allow our country to remain free. May your name always be among our heroes. God love you.
Riley Greenwood MM1 (SS) Retired
December 10, 2024
Sir, you are an inspiration to all Sailors. Our aviation community needs to look to your example to be able to stand up to the Chinese. Rest in peace Sir.
Mrs. I.M. Martinez
October 26, 2024
Outstanding achievement in the
Battle of Midway WWII......the sinking of the Japanese ship Akagi!
The Greatest Generation! Richard Best, Air Force pilot, thank you!
M. Martin
February 15, 2023
American Hero, Richard H. Best
Thank you.
Terry Hicks, CWO3, USA, Ret.
January 29, 2022
To the hero of the Battle of Midway. "Have Guts, no glory!"
You are a true hero of mine! Lest We Forget!
Linda Rose
August 18, 2020
Such an American Hero. It’s men like Dick Best that we won the war, such honor & heroics. I’m so proud of the Greatest Generation!
Manuel Ramirez
August 12, 2020
With Men like Richard Best there was no way the Japanese would withe War. What A Man.
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