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Bill Hoeft's avatar

Another incredible American who went above and beyond the call of duty

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Wally Firkins's avatar

Thank you Tara. Captain Jonita Bonham was an amazing young woman, doing what she was trained to do. Her continued actions in the face of extreme pain following the plane crash in waters off Korea saved a number of Americans who would otherwise have died. Ms. Bonham served this country well and I salute her for her bravery and determination. May God bless Ms Bonham and may God continue to bless all who served or are currently serving this great nation.

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Samuel Vanderburg's avatar

What a remarkable woman and nurse. She certainly proved her salt when she took charge of the situation. A calm, clear headed appearance is so very important in a moment of crisis. I am sure that with the flight hours that she had learned to remain calm as she administered care to those wounded soldiers. I suspect that they saw her as an angel of mercy. And how sad that she lost her friend, Captain Brown. Thanks, Tara, for this important piece of history.

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A Casey's avatar

Amazing

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Tanya Broughman's avatar

She was incredible who kept her head and took charge.

Tara in Vietnam there was an American nurse her name is Donna Rowe she helped to save a baby she should have her story told.

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Will Southcombe's avatar

Remembered, indeed! Highest level of courage. Reminiscent of the women in your excellent book, "She Fought, Too: Stories of Revolutionary War Heroines" Thank you for helping us remember, Tara Ross!

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Joe's avatar

A great person and a lucky person ! Talk about having a clear head. Without her there would have likely been no survivors ! God still had things for her to do.

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Johnny Baker Jr. MLA's avatar

Anyone who survived something like this is a great person!

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USwarrior's avatar

The fact that Jonita Bonham persisted in helping the wounded and confused soldiers made a difference in their survival and perhaps hers as well. She was able to take charge and was instrumental in leading them through the difficult ordeal. It’s sad that so many perished including her co-nurse. We are indebted to the brave nurses who fill such an important role. Thank you, Tara, for another inspiring story.

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Jim's avatar

My sentiments exactly Patty 💯 👌 👏

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Sika57's avatar

Great story of a great and true heroine! Thanks Tara!!!

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Charlie Kendall's avatar

Healers and comforters….Flying angels of courage!

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glenna.p's avatar

Thank you for the inspiring story of Flight Nurse Bonham. Her courage was incredible and very worthy of notice.

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Edward Jones's avatar

❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Sherman Homan's avatar

❤️ 🇺🇸

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Don Mcartor's avatar

Nurses are special people, and this nurse is a true heroine

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James M Airesman's avatar

Thank you, Tara.

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