Medal of Honor: Leo K. Thorsness

Lisa McNeil,Alpharetta,Georgia — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:16:38 GMT

Major Leo K. Thorsness, certainly a great fighter pilot and brave soldier. I am happy he was released from being a prisoner and was able to receive the medal of Honor. Yet, most importantly he survived and even served his country more by being a State Senator for Washington. I do like his personal mantra, "Do what's right-help others." that is really true. Very deserving of the Medal of Honor.

Medal of Honor: Leo K. Thorsness

Mark Heiden, Chicago, IL — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:44:14 GMT

We had Major Thorsness as a guest in our Medal of Honor series at the Pritzker Military Library earlier this year. That's as incredible a story as you'll ever hear, especially told in his own words. The webcast and podcast are available at http://www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org/events/2007-03-22-leoThorsness.jsp.

Medal of Honor: Leo K. Thorsness

BRUCE W FULKS — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:21:45 GMT

a true hero does whats needed when its needed,without thinking about the danger to himself

Medal of Honor: Leo K. Thorsness

Donna Martinson — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:43:20 GMT

Leo is my brother and I am very proud of him and what he has accomplished in his life. He came home from POW camp with a great attitude about life. A great Christian man and an encouragement to all of his family.

Medal of Honor: Leo K. Thorsness

Doug McGarvey, Erie, PA — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:52:19 GMT

It was a great honor to teleconference with Leo as part of the CMOH Foundation program at the Wattsburg Area Middle School. The students were definately enlightened to be able to communicate with such a decorated veteran and hero in sustaining the freedoms in which they are privileged to today. Thank you.

Medal of Honor: Leo K. Thorsness

Doug McGarvey, Erie, PA — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:52:59 GMT

Medal of Honor: Leo K. Thorsness

Rev. Ron Laeger, Roseburg, OR — Sat, 24 May 2008 07:14:05 GMT

What a humble hero! I met Leo while on staff in the Washington State Senate in 1991. Leo made a major impression on my life. Him and his dear wife Gaylee are perhaps the finest people you'll ever meet.
One afternoon Leo brought me into his Senate office and showed me his bronze stick from an F-105 that was on his desk. He told me about his story and I walked away forever marked by that remarkable encounter. What a legacy!