Ohio – A man who viewed the “Rise Above” film decided that he could still follow his dream to become a pilot. He had started the process earlier in his life, but gave up after other things got in the way. After being inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen, he put a plan in motion to go back and find the funding to follow his passion!

Walter I. Lawson
Walter I. Lawson November 7, 1919 – February 26, 1952 Class: 42-G-SE Graduation date: 8/5/1942 Rank at time of graduation: 2nd Lt. Unit: 99th Fighter Squadron Service # 0791783 From: Newton, VA Walter Irving “Ghost”