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John ‘Jack’ Lyle, one of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, dies at 98: Reprinted from the Chicago Suntimes | By Maureen O'Donnell, Jan 7, 2019; What a treasure to have met and spent the afternoon talking with Mr. Jack Lyle. No holes barred, he shared stories that will stay with me forever. Will need to share some of the fantastic footage from that day with with wife. He was so loved by many. He led me beside still waters. Peace. --- Auburn Gresham Portal Editor
World War II Veterans Still Our Local Heroes: Norma Sanders, Nov 11, 2015; Jack Lyle, a local veteran, fought in WWII in Italy. In spite of all his life experiences, that came during and as a result of war, this is important to him. Even as important to him, is sailing. He and his wife Eunice, of 34 years, are longstanding proud Auburn Gresham residents.

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