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Lesser Known Voices of 2008

By Jason Goldtrap 12.10.08

As the year draws to a close, let us remember the lesser known voices of 2008; those who contributed to American culture.   Maudie Hopkins, 93, was America’s last Civil War widow.  Harry Richard Landis, 108, American’s second to last World War 1 vet. Jacob DeShazer, 95, participated in the Doolittle Raid.  RAF pilot Bertram James, 92, survived “The Great Escape” which was planned by Eric Dowling, 92.   Col. Donald Blakeslee, 89, flew more missions against the Luftwaffe than any other American fighter pilot.  Joseph M. Juran, 103, was a quality control innovator in post-war Japan.