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Leo Keith

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Fathom Realty PB00068179

Leo Keith was born in Walnut Grove, Minnesota back in 1932. After high school, he attended South Dakota State College. At 19 he enlisted in the Air Force, receiving his wings with a pilot’s rating. In 1964, he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Omaha and a Masters in Defense Systems Management from the University of Southern California.

He was sent to Takhli Royal Air Force Base in Thailand as an aircraft commander. If I wrote about his many engagements it would take several days so, if you have the chance please look him up to read about his time in Vietnam. Anyway, in 1967, just 7 days shy of completing his tour of duty he was shot down. For the next 6 years he was a POW, released in 1973. He retired the same year. He served this nation for 21 years achieving the rank of Colonel.

What you may not know about Leo Keith Thorsness is that he is but one of nine people earned the Eagle Scout award from the Boy Scouts of American and the Congressional Medal of Honor. He died in 2017 at 85. Until tomorrow keep that smile on your face and a penny in your pocket.

 

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Comments (14)

Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning James. Well this was some scout and certainly is memorable.

May 26, 2018 04:12 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning James. Leo was an accomplished character. Thanks for the post! Enjoy your day!

May 26, 2018 04:20 AM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning James,

A deserving man for all of his allocades.

Make yourself an astonishing day.

May 26, 2018 04:35 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

HI James... no doubt a very brave man... and I would just bet the Boy Scouts helped prepare him to be the hero he became as an adult.

May 26, 2018 04:54 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, I should let my brother know about this, if he can get awarded a congressional medal of honor, he could be number 10.

May 26, 2018 06:52 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Rewards well earned and a place in military history as well.

May 26, 2018 09:34 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Living life as a POW is a tribute to a man's determination and faith James Dray 

May 26, 2018 10:16 AM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

College of the Ozarks in Branson MO is making a big effort to honor the Vietnam War vets, as we did not do them justice in recognition of their contributions.

May 26, 2018 11:27 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

James,

I love how you highlight so many great vets and their accomplishments.  Wishing you a wonderful weekend. A

May 26, 2018 01:22 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

James - that is an interesting story.  Perhaps he was one of the POWs who Gabe Sanders took home when he was a pilot in Viet Nam.

May 26, 2018 06:14 PM
Gabe Sanders

It's a possibility.  Unfortunately, I don't remember the names of those who I brought home.

May 27, 2018 04:15 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

James what a fantastic  small history, now you inspired me to write about another Medal of Honor winner... stay tuned in the near future, Endre

May 26, 2018 09:32 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks, James.  A very appropriate mention this Memorial Day Weekend.

May 27, 2018 04:16 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I didn't get either one and stopped at first class. He was an overachiever.

May 27, 2018 07:22 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

WOW!  Great work, honors, and 6 years POW...  That is a story, James Dray.  Have a really peaceful, relaxing, and nice Memorial Day, my good friend. 

May 28, 2018 09:30 AM