A&E Herb Heilbrun & John Leahr
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Uploaded by Dheilbrun13 on Aug 4, 2009
This is the video of my dad, B-17 pilot and original Tuskegee Airman John Leahr telling their amazing story on A&E.
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@Dheilbrun13 Thank you !
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I hope you are working on making this remarkable story a picture book for children. This story would help our young people know what they can do to make a difference and also show them that racist ideas have no place in our great country.
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Fascinating story! Thanks for posting.
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What an amazing story! As a high school student, I had the privilege of interviewing several Tuskegee Airmen as I researched my History Day performance about their role as civil rights pioneers. I’m now grown, working as a corporate account executive at CDW in Chicago. Today, as a decade ago, I am inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen’s extraordinary courage as they faced racism at home and enemy fire overseas. Check out "The Red-Tailed Angels" by John Freeman.
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Fantastic story.
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i swear the world is small! lol
funny how things work out
but my goodness your father was sooooo handsome!!!!
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Actually robinthereader, if you haven't seen it in the comments below, there IS a book written about their story called "Blackand White Airmen - Their True Story". It is loaded with lots of photos of both John and my dad (Herb) and is written in a way school kids can understand, but in a way adults can still enjoy. Dad goes to events and signs and sells them, recently selling nearly 70 books at an event honoring the Tuskegee Airmen here in Cincinnati. It is his "mission" to get out the word.
Dheilbrun13 2 weeks ago
So who has gone and seen Red Tails? What did you think? I put together a screening with 100 guests including my dad (Herb Heilbrun) and Mr. Leahr. Although there were certainly some discrepencies (the formations of the bombers were not nearly tight enough), they both enjoyed it and the night was a tremendous success. I got to say a few words and introduce Mr. Leahr who also addressed the audience who gave him a standing ovation. Well-deserved, I might add.
Dheilbrun13 4 weeks ago
Hi again, Herb Heilbrun's son Doug here. I'm sure many of you know George Lucas' movie Red Tails is coming out next week. I have a special invitation for some of you: We are having an event around the premier next week here in Cincinnati with Herb and John as the guests of honor. To any of you who were so taken by their story that you bought their book, I'd like to to join us in the theater for the movie premiere! LET ME KNOW BY 1/13 if you'd like to attend as I only have a select # of tix avail
Dheilbrun13 1 month ago 2
Hi, Doug Heilbrun here again (Son of B17 pilot featured in this video.) Well how cool is THIS? The George Lucas movie Redtails is coming out next month. We are in the planning stages of having a full-blown (well, kinda) premier that will revolve around the 2 men in this video you have all enjoyed so much. We will be reserving a theater and honoring both who will be in attendence as we watch Hollywood pay homage. Limos, red carpet, and press are all planned here in Cincy. Who wants to come?
Dheilbrun13 2 months ago
Ok, it's time to respond again.
I keep reading these comments and passing along your sentiments to my dad. Over 166,000 views - wild! But all of the kind, respectful, loving sentiments you share towards my dad and Mr. Leahr are even better. If you met them, you'd be blown away because they are both terrific men. 2 days ago Dad turned 91 and it's due to people who want to know his story that keep him going. Thanks to you all, and a special thanks to all of those who bought his signed book.
Doug
Dheilbrun13 4 months ago 3
I had nothing to do with any of it. All I did was post the video about my dad and Mr. Leahr for others to enjoy. I also forward all of these nice comments to him, and help ensure all of the signed books get to where they need to go for those who want to learn more. Again, on behalf of us both, thanks to all of you who have taken the time to share your kind words. Dad will be 91 two weeks from today - still going strong!
Doug Heilbrun
Dheilbrun13 4 months ago 4