MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Every Friday, in partnership with the Florida Panthers, we put the spotlight on a hero among us, men or women who have gone beyond the call of duty for our country. Today, we’re meeting United States World War II Veteran Edward Gaal.
Edward Gaal enlisted in the United States Navy in 1945 and served until 1946. He was part of the intermediate instructors squad for the invasion to Japan. He was then given the title of plane captain and aviation mechanic. He was in charge of checking each plane before takeoff.
“I’m proud I know I’m representing those that aren’t here today.