Posted on May 1, 2022
Remembering George W. Wilson, USS Liberty Survivor
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George Woodrow Wilson Jr., 78, formerly of St. Joseph, died on April 14, 2022, in Overland Park, Kan.
Born in New Orleans, George was raised on the south side of Chicago where he was one of the first students to integrate Mt. Carmel High School. During the time at Northern Illinois University, he majored in business; however, he realized that business was not his calling. He would go on to get a degree in anthropology at Wichita State University and his masters at the University of Massachusetts.
His formal education was interrupted when he was called to active duty by the U.S. Navy Reserves. He was a crew member of the ill-fated USS Liberty, which was attacked by Israeli aircraft during the Six Day War in 1967; George throughout his life lamented at the loss of lives. He himself was wounded and received a Purple Heart.
Born in New Orleans, George was raised on the south side of Chicago where he was one of the first students to integrate Mt. Carmel High School. During the time at Northern Illinois University, he majored in business; however, he realized that business was not his calling. He would go on to get a degree in anthropology at Wichita State University and his masters at the University of Massachusetts.
His formal education was interrupted when he was called to active duty by the U.S. Navy Reserves. He was a crew member of the ill-fated USS Liberty, which was attacked by Israeli aircraft during the Six Day War in 1967; George throughout his life lamented at the loss of lives. He himself was wounded and received a Purple Heart.
Remembering George W. Wilson, USS Liberty Survivor
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel May he Rest in Peace.
..."He was known to be a storyteller; none of his stories were short – but worthy of note – he told stories in the spirit of a griot weaving together entertainment and ancestral connections. Moreover, he and his family at one time were a traveling puppet troupe, The Flower Garden Puppet Theater, and gave shows depicting various folktales that promoted the themes of oneness of humanity.
In the span of more than 50 years as a member of the Baha’i Faith, he served on several local Baha’i assemblies and committees, taught children’s classes at Louhelen Baha’i School, traveled to the Yukon Territory as a youth to serve the community there, and was a frequent speaker at numerous occasions. Guided by the fundamental belief in the oneness of humanity, he and his wife also served as facilitators for several eight-week long sessions of Healing Racism in the area.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary; his two daughters: Jane Helzer and Tirzah (Ted) Gregory and three grandchildren: Anya Helzer, Merritt Gregory and Delia Gregory – all living in Overland Park, Kan."...
..."He was known to be a storyteller; none of his stories were short – but worthy of note – he told stories in the spirit of a griot weaving together entertainment and ancestral connections. Moreover, he and his family at one time were a traveling puppet troupe, The Flower Garden Puppet Theater, and gave shows depicting various folktales that promoted the themes of oneness of humanity.
In the span of more than 50 years as a member of the Baha’i Faith, he served on several local Baha’i assemblies and committees, taught children’s classes at Louhelen Baha’i School, traveled to the Yukon Territory as a youth to serve the community there, and was a frequent speaker at numerous occasions. Guided by the fundamental belief in the oneness of humanity, he and his wife also served as facilitators for several eight-week long sessions of Healing Racism in the area.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary; his two daughters: Jane Helzer and Tirzah (Ted) Gregory and three grandchildren: Anya Helzer, Merritt Gregory and Delia Gregory – all living in Overland Park, Kan."...
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