Fred Byrd Quotes (7 Quotes)

Hugh was a fine boy. He was a good all- American boy. He was tall, slender and played basketball. He was the center. We were real close.

He was a good, all-around American boy. And he's a fallen hero.

I think many will come because he was a World War II casualty. He died in the service of his country. He deserves anything we can do or say about him.

If I had known, I could have accepted his death better. I'm now satisfied with where he's at.

This is a miracle. I always wondered if he had been shot down ... or if his plane had gone down in the ocean, if he was hanging from his parachute in the jungle.

For the first time in 62 years, I have peace in my heart over the death of my good ole' buddy.

Back then, if a man could walk, he would go into service.