Ed Godfrey Honored By The Chicago Bears

Ed Godfrey honored by the Chicago Bears during the Bears-Lions game on Veteran's Day weekend. Here is the PA address sent forward: "Today's honored Marine is a Veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During his career, he had over 4,000 flight hours in 38 different aircraft, flying 163 total combat missions. His primary aircraft was the Vought F4U Corsair and he had over 150 aircraft carrier landings. His accomplishments include earning 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, a Bronze Star with Valor, and 8 Air Medals. Please welcome retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Ed Godfrey."

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[nscacpt]

God Bless him! This made me cry! I went in the Marine Corps at the age of 17 to bring home the hostages in Iran back in 1980. It is people like your dad that inspired me to be great!

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story!

Semper Fi Devil Dog......

[unicomaky]

Dame look at all those medals....a hero among men....

[kdavis63]

Awesome!! Thanks for serving our country!

[timbruc1]

I was always so proud - and remain so- that Eddie is my Godfather. Col. E.J. "Pat" Bruchman, USMC Ret. is smiling (and knowing him crying his eyes out?!) somewhere up in heaven on a flight deck proud of his wingman! SEMPER FI!!

Tim Bruchman

[cjdaterra]

Godfreys.... What a great honor for your Dad. He really impressed me when I met him at Pat's promotion. He's such a humble man and exemplifies the very best of our Veterans and Nation. What an extraordinary career.

[Bloozmann]

Brought tears to my eyes...What a great man. Did ya see those medals? I bet they could sink the Queen Mary!

I hope whatever time this man has left here is all good for him and his family...God Bless!!

[leifeng42]

Fantastic AND those people are his kids, not his grand kids.

[JustSayDave]

Just awesome. Congrats to the Godfreys!