This is one of Dori Monson's favorite stories during his long tenure KIRONewsradio.
reminded us of his relationship with World War II veteran Phil Sulman. This is Dori’s entire tribute to Sulman, shortly after learning of his death in April 2022.I learned a long time ago that I’m a very emotional person – and if you’re a listener to The Dori Monson Show, you know that, too.Just minutes before today’s show, I learned that Phil Sulman, 97, – Seattle’s 1943 all-city track champion, humble World War II U.S. Army veteran, and proud Bellevue father and husband – died yesterday.
That is when heroes are needed the most. When their humanity becomes our lifeline. It is when we discover people who take great risks. It is when we find those who experience great accomplishments. In later conversations, I learned about how Phil found joy again while sidewalk gambling with pennies for doughnuts against a young Frank Sinatra. How he met a yet-to-be-discovered Dolly Parton. How he married a wonderful woman and raised a strong family.
“He is a true hero. I have truly enjoyed listening to him. And yes, he is from the best generation ever. God bless you and him as well as his family.”
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