Local Tuskegee Airman Dies
Friday, August 21, 2009 8:38:36 AM
TITUSVILLE -- A distinguished member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen has died.
Judge Robert Decatur retired to Titusville after a career in law in Cleveland.
He was one of 14 children, and overcame discrimination to earn several degrees and to serve his country in two wars.
Decatur fought hard for civil rights, and helped organize a campaign to allow African-Americans to vote.
As a judge, he heard more than 10,000 cases, and taught at six law schools.
He was also given the Congressional Gold Medal by President George W. Bush in 2007.
Robert Decatur died on Aug. 19. He was 88.
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