PSA/DNA Certified Colonel Bud Day Signed Cut Signature AUTO Authentic AUTOGRAPH for Sale

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PSA/DNA Certified Colonel Bud Day Signed Cut Signature AUTO Authentic AUTOGRAPH For Sale

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PSA/DNA Certified Colonel Bud Day Signed Cut Signature AUTO Authentic AUTOGRAPH:
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Are you looking for a unique and valuable piece of memorabilia from a true American hero? Look no further than this Colonel Bud Day Signed Cut AUTO PSA/DNA AUTOGRAPH! This rare and authentic item features the signature of Colonel Bud Day, one of the most decorated military officers in U.S. history. He was a Medal of Honor recipient, a prisoner of war in Vietnam, and a leader of the famous \"Hanoi Hilton\" escape attempt. He also served in World War II, Korea, and the Gulf War. He was a friend and mentor to many, including Senator John McCain. This autograph comes with a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA, the world\'s leading authentication service for sports and entertainment collectibles. You can be sure that this is a genuine and original signature from Colonel Bud Day, who passed away in 2013. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history from a legendary figure who exemplified courage, honor, and patriotism.
Colonel Bud Day was born on February 24, 1925, in Sioux City, Iowa. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on December 10, 1942, and spent 30 months in the South Pacific during World War II . After the war, he joined the U.S. Army Reserve on December 11, 1946, and served until December 10, 1949. He then joined the Iowa Air National Guard and was called to active duty in 1951. He completed pilot training and flew two tours in the Far East as an F-84 pilot during the Korean War. In 1967, he volunteered for duty in Southeast Asia and became commander of the Detachment 1, 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, COMMANDO SABRE. This unit was better known by its radio call sign -- Misty -- which was Day\'s favorite song.
On August 26, 1967, on his 26th Misty FAC mission, Day was shot down by ground fire over North Vietnam. During the ejection, Day\'s right arm was broken in three places, along with other injuries. His crewman was quickly picked up by a rescue helicopter, but Day was captured by local militia, beaten and tortured. After five days, he escaped. In spite of his serious injuries and missing his boots, he traveled over 25 miles. During his arduous journey, he ate only local fruit and raw frogs, and he was further injured when a bomb went off nearby. After about 10 days, Day made it across the Ben Hai River into South Vietnam and a few days later was about two miles away from the Marine base at Con Thien. Tragically, Viet Cong insurgents discovered Day and shot him in the left thigh and left hand. After being recaptured, Day was returned to the camp from which he escaped. His guards made him pay heavily for his escape, beating him severely. They then forced him to walk many miles to a prison at Vinh, where he was interrogated and further tortured. But, Day did not reveal any useful information to the enemy. Taken to the \"Hanoi Hilton\" a short time later, Day endured years of agonizing treatment. Many of his injuries did not heal properly, and his weight dropped to about 100 pounds. Still, Day remained defiant. In the spring of 1968, he was taken to the \"Zoo,\" a punishment camp for \"hard resisters\". There, he was beaten so hard his vision became blurred. After Ho Chi Minh died in the fall of 1969, the POWs\' situation improved somewhat, but Day was still singled out for special treatment. In 1973, after 67 grueling months in captivity, he was released.
The damage by the enemy permanently scarred Day\'s body, but he tenaciously fought to get well. A year later he was back on flight status, and he qualified as an F-4 pilot. Col Day became vice commander of the 33th Tactical Fighter Wing, and he retired from active service in 1976 as a colonel. He was posthumously advanced to the rank of brigadier general effective March 27, 2018.
Don\'t miss your chance to add this courageous hero to your collection today!