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Patty's avatar

What a great lady! The WASPs provided great support for the servicemen. It’s too bad it took so long for them to be recognized and honored for their service. Although Vi was little she was mighty! She certainly lived those words. Enjoyed this account very much, Tara!

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Wally Firkins's avatar

Violet "Vi" Thurn Cowden was a brave American Patriot and Hero in my book. What she and the other women who served during WW2 accomplished can't be overlooked. With Vi and the other women, we would have had much more difficulty winning the war. While not in a recognized military designation, their accomplishments were invaluable and in some cases, more valuable than men in other support military roles.

Thank you Vi for your service and may God bless you and all who have served or currently serve this great nation. Each filled an important role as cogs in the wheel.

Thank you Tara.

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Jim's avatar

Exactly Right Wally ✅️ 👏 👌 💯 👍

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Charlie Kendall's avatar

Love these stories of these women from the greatest generation breaking barriers!

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Edward Jones's avatar

Violet Cowden was a special kind of lady without a doubt in my mind. She went above and beyond just to meet the weight requirements enough to fly. A determined lady that wouldn’t be denied doing what she loved to do, for the Country she loved.

❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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James M Airesman's avatar

Thank you, Tara.

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Tanya Broughman's avatar

A true American hero

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Phyllis Stallins's avatar

The women in the WASPS were amazing. She is a shining example of doing what she loved and doing it well. Thanks Tara

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Connie Harter Matovu's avatar

Thank you for the post. Love reading about these women who broke the barriers to serve their country. Violet Cowden was quite a woman. It is sad that it has taken so long to bring these gals into the forefront and to become recognized for what they accomplished.

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Tv's avatar

🇺🇸 "but you do run out of gas." Yup, but how you use up that gas is what matters. Well done! 🇺🇲

Thanks, TR...learned about a true Patriot and philosopher today.

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Johnny Baker Jr. MLA's avatar

🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸

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Dan Cale's avatar

An amazing woman to say the least! Thanks Tara!

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