I saw on the news yesterday that Paul Tibbets, pilot of The Enola Gay had died. It said per his wishes there was to be no funeral or memorial service , lest it be cause for protests and demonstrations by his detractors. How very sad that an American Hero like General Tibbets had to request this, but graveside protests by nut cases has become another unfortunate sign of our times. I personally know of one handsome young sailor , age 18 and serving in the Pacific in the summer of 1945 who was awful happy to hear the news that Japan had surrendered after 2 atomic bombs had been dropped, the first one falling from the bomb bay doors of Enola Gay. Thank You General Paul Tibbets for your great service to this country, and for making it possible for my Dad and countless other American servicemen to come back home! Rest In Peace.
Dogdaddy