A gathering of friends and family will happen on Friday evening.
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“George proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He served as a flight engineer/top turret gunner on a B-24 Bomber with the U.S. Eighth Air Force, 445th Bombardment Group/Heavy, 703rd Bomb Squadron, Williams B-24 Liberator Crew,” his obituary says, adding that he flew 30 missions in Europe. “He was awarded several medals, including the EAME Theater Ribbon with six Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.”
An American hero like Snook deserves to be celebrated, local resident Greg Schafer said, and he is asking the community to come together Saturday to celebrate Snook’s life.
“The motorcade should turn left from Limestone on McCreight, heading northwest towards the cemetery, going towards the Mercy Hospital hill on the right and Wittenberg stadium on the left,” Schafer said. “Bring an American flag and wave it as he is escorted by. George loved our flag. He loved life.”
Snook’s granddaughter, Katilin Francis, said the family welcomes anyone who wishes to participate.
“We would love to invite as many people to attend and help wave flags on McCreight Avenue as possible,” she said. “I’m very proud of my grandpa. I’m so happy to know that he touched so many hearts with his stories. He loved and cared about his community very deeply. From the famous Ramar Estates Christmas Lights to his volunteer work at Grimes Airport, helping rebuild WWII warbirds… he was a true star to the community and we miss him very much.”
Schafer is asking residents to gather around 11 a.m. Rob Rue, director of Little and Rue Funeral Home, confirmed the route to the Springfield News-Sun.
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