RED WING, Mn. – With every paddle stroke, Jim Crigler moves further away from where he’s been and a little closer to where he is headed.
Crigler is canoeing 2,300 miles down the Mississippi River to honor Gold Star families. But his journey began 45 years ago in Vietnam.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minnesota man is making his way on a solo canoe trip across the entire Mississippi River to honor the families of fallen Vietnam vets.
Winona Daily new gave us some media exposure: Jim Crigler was given a week to rest and recuperate during his yearlong tour as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam — time he spent burying his wartime friend and roommate in Fond du Lac, Wis. He says that was the first time he met a Gold Star […]
In 2012 I became affiliated with American Huey 369 as a member and supporter. Throughout the subsequent years I also had the opportunity to see this special team of pilots and crews honor our Vietnam Gold Star families. Read More >
Sam Sasser, commander Winona American Legion (left) and Jim Lukeazewski, Winona VFW Commander (right)see me off at Latch Island beach on Tuesday morning.
