Dennis The B
US Veteran
Mr. Walter D. Ehlers, who was awarded the Medal of Honor, during the D Day Invasion, has passed away.
I had the honor of knowing Mr. Ehlers when I worked at Ford Motor Company. He was a purchasing manager, and I learned of his heroism while reading a book at the local library. I finally got enough courage to ask Mr. Ehlers if he was the same, and he said he was. We discussed the event once, only briefly, and almost in passing.
I never bothered to mention his honor to others, since it seemed he was more comfortable with his privacy. At his retirement dinner, only his managerial skills, and care for his fellow employees was mentioned.
If you want to picture the Greatest Generation, it would be Walter Ehlers' image.
Rest In Peace, Lieutenant.
Walter David Ehlers Obituary: View Walter Ehlers's Obituary by The Courier-Journal
I had the honor of knowing Mr. Ehlers when I worked at Ford Motor Company. He was a purchasing manager, and I learned of his heroism while reading a book at the local library. I finally got enough courage to ask Mr. Ehlers if he was the same, and he said he was. We discussed the event once, only briefly, and almost in passing.
I never bothered to mention his honor to others, since it seemed he was more comfortable with his privacy. At his retirement dinner, only his managerial skills, and care for his fellow employees was mentioned.
If you want to picture the Greatest Generation, it would be Walter Ehlers' image.
Rest In Peace, Lieutenant.
Walter David Ehlers Obituary: View Walter Ehlers's Obituary by The Courier-Journal