Do You Know Newt Heisley?

This past week a number of "celebrities" died. Their contribution to society was expressed through their particular mediums. Acting, singing dance. Someone else passed away recently, Newt Heisley. Now if you know me then you would probably guess this person was either involved in sports or the military for me to take the time to write. Well it is the second. Most people have never heard the name Newt Heisley. I only recently found out who he was. Newt was a World War II pilot, and in 1971 drew a sketch that you are all probably very familiar with. His sketch became the famous POW/MIA flag. Now take a second and think, how many flags, shirts, patches, hats, mugs, etc have you seen that symbol on? Now guess how much he got out of it. Not one penny. In 2005 Heisley told The American Legion Magazine "I didn't get anything, and I don't want anything," he said "I'm only thinking of the POWs and MIAs. They're not forgotten. That's the main thing." So take a moment as the Fourth of July approaches to remember Newt Heisley, and all of our POWs and MIAs may they come home safe and may they come home soon.