Doolittle's Raiders Last Toast

**redcoon2** · 11-09-2013 20:58

Just found a note regarding an event in nearby Dayton detailing the final toast of the last members of the Doolittle Raiders. Can't insert the link but if you are interested just search web with "Doolittle Raiders final toast Dayton Ohio" and various news accounts will present themselves for your perusal.

Not much of a fan of WW2, but these folks played a vital part in altering the course of the war and deserve all the accolades we can possibly aim their way. Just a note for those who are interested.

Happy Veteran's Day to all...though I still think of it as Armistice Day.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-10-2013 02:38

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Rob.

**Archidamus** · 11-10-2013 03:15

Watched a programme on the raid recently and was impressed all over again with their courage

**Jager** · 11-10-2013 06:47

To their last toast, and the brave fellows who preceded them:

Karl

**Honza** · 11-10-2013 06:59

**BobP** · 11-10-2013 15:46

Saw this on the news today. They are the last three. I don't think that bottle of Hennessey will be opened but will stay in its spot as a remembrance to them.

**Oberst Hajj** · 11-11-2013 06:35

So I wonder if when we view those goblets again in June after Origins, if those four will remain upright, or if they will have turned them down since no more toasts are coming

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-11-2013 08:11

Originally Posted by Oberst Hajj

So I wonder if when we view those goblets again in June after Origins, if those four will remain upright, or if they will have turned them down since no more toasts are coming

I think they should stay upright as a symbol of hope for the future, just as if they might walk in one day and drink another one.
Rob.

**BobP** · 11-11-2013 13:16

http://www.af.mil/live.aspx

This was sent to me today. It is a video of the event at the AF museum.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-12-2013 03:05

Having just watched this video along with Mrs Kyte, I would just like to thank you for allowing me to share this poignant and very moving historical occasion.
It is good for us to be reminded of the self sacrifice that our forebears made for our Nations and our freedom.
Also to see that behind the heroic stories there are real people who have an existence outside the hype of the media.
I feel very humble in having been allowed to share this moment with the American people.
Rob.