"Last Roll Call" - One of the Last Memoirs of WWII

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Release Party and Book Signing
November 4, 2009
Bay County Library - Panama City, FL
 
 
A great crowd turned out for the release.
 
 
So many people wanted to talk to Ken.
 
 
Wanda Tucker Goodwin,  Ken Tucker, and Shirley Myers,
editor and family friend
 
 
 
Ken's two surviving siblings, Loyce Novak from Panacea and Thelma Rowell from Carrabelle
with his wife Jenny
 
 
Friends and family came from near and far.  Judy Pinkston from Lake Park, GA; Shirley Myers from Atlanta, GA and
Barbara Tucker, Ken's other daughter
 
 
 
Ken with his friend Ray Tucker (no relation). Ray was our historical editor and also wrote the credit on the back cover of the book.
 
 
 
Such a nice turn out.
 
Cane Made from .50 Caliber
 Machine Gun Shell Casings    

  

  

 The cane was sent as a token of appreciation from a fellow in North Carolina.  Ken greatly appreciated the gift and takes it with him to all book signings and speaking engagements. It is truly a work of art and has been admired by many.

 

 

 

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Model of B-17 Kwiturbitchin

 

 

 

The model was presented to Ken by his friend Ray Tucker (no relation). Ray believes that anyone who flew in the Fortresses should have a model of one

 

 

 

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Wings of Freedom - Collins Foundation

Panama City Airport -  February 23, 2010

Book Signing Under the Wing of B-17 Nine O Nine 

 

 

Students from a local high school enjoy Ken's story about the .50 caliber shell casing cane.

 

 

 

A local high school history teacher, Erin Pickard,  admires a "living" piece of history.

 

 

 

The students invited Ken to come speak to their class when they study WWII.

 

 

So many folks wanted to say "thank you."

 

 

So many stories to tell.

 

 

The three guys in the middle took the flight on the B-17 and tried to get Ken to go up with them. Ken's response was, "I did my 35."

 

 

 

Ken with another tail gunner from Pensacola.