My walk was dedicated in honor of :
Marine PVT Billy Howard Fox, Age 18 of Cookeville, TN.
KIA May 16, 1945 Okinawa, Japan
Billy was an 18-year-old private with the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II when he was killed in action during the Battle of Okinawa.
He served 18 months before he was killed.
He was awarded the Purple Heart, Atlantic-Pacific Ribbon, 4 Battle Stars, Victory Medal
He is buried in the Sixth Marine Division Cemetery
He has a marker in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
We had an amazing 5.37 Mile walk today. We went to Cookeville, TN and walked from the Boswell’s Harley-Davidson Shop to his memorial marker in the Cookeville City Cemetery and then walked to the old court house and read his name on the memorial wall. We had a great walk and I want to thank my friends Robert, Steve and Sherry for walking with us today. I want to thank all who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us only this hero today. It was amazing.
Marine PVT Billy Howard Fox will not be forgotten !
