One of my heros

[sotoolslinger]

Thanks Nox

[Brian da Basher]

Thank you for a wonderful, heartwarming post, Ron. What a wonderful thing to have a living link to history. He sure looks proud in that old photo and rightfully so.

All my best to Mr Franklin and you and yours,
Brian da Basher

[jorel62]

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful story.....

[Eddie M.]

I appreciate you bringing this forward. Another unsung story of a person who did a lot for his country and probably never asked for anything in return. He has my graditude and respect.

[sotoolslinger]

Thanks y'all from the whole family. Eddie I have another pick which I will have to scan in .It is of Lucien Virgil Franklin Jr. The graduating Navy class of 1945  He went on to retire with 40 years in the CIA