Staff Sergeant Tom Rice passed away on Nov. 17, 2022, at 101 years old. He was a paratrooper for the Army's 101st Airborne Division during World War II.
Staff Sergeant Tom Rice passed away on Nov. 17, 2022, at 101 years old."His first combat jump was on D-Day. The first baptism of fire of the 101st Airborne," recalled retired U.S. Navy Captain Steve Shepard during the eulogy."Tom found his greatest honor in giving his life to others,” Shepard said.He was a teacher for decades.
“Mr. Rice was one of the best teachers I’ve ever had in my whole entire life," said Kathy Capposhardy."He knew me as Woody. First of all, he was my teacher. So, I totally respect him, but he was like the grandfather I never had. He just was so loving and so knowledgeable. His love of our country was embedded in every student in that class,” said Nancy Cavanah."He showed me kinda how to live.
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