SAUGUS Advocate Online at: www.advocatenews.net C TE D AT CAT Vol. 25, No. 5 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, February 3, 2023 THE SPIRIT OF A SILENT HERO The Spirit of a Silent Hero A Georgia history buff shipped the military footlocker once owned by World War ii hero Walter Daniels to Saugus By Mark E. Vogler A ny day now, Susan Miller should be receiving an 81-year-old military footlocker that bears the name of her late father, Major Walter Joseph Daniels – a fi ghter pilot for the famous Flying Tigers during World War II. Wayne Riley, a history buff and collector who lives in Jasper, Ga., discovered the khaki green wooden trunk in a thrift store in his town and got excited when he realized it was used during World War II. “I could see the U.S. on the top cover and I knew immediately this was military,” Riley told The Saugus Advocate in a telephone interview this week. “Then when I saw it was made in World War II, I said to myself. ‘I got to have this.’ Then when I took it home, I noticed the name on the back. So, I googled ‘Walter Daniels’ and Janice’s (Jarosz) stories popped up on the computer screen. And that’s what got me really intrigued,” he said. Longtime Saugus writer and lifelong town resident Janice K. Jarosz had written a two-part series of articles titled “Walter Daniels – A quiet hero” back in 2019 which highlighted Daniels’ heroics with the Flying Tigers. (See related story.) “I loved it just for myself. It would have been a neat piece HERO | SEE PAGE 2 Whichever Way the Wind Blows Wayne Riley, a history buff who lives in Jasper, Ga., holds an 81-year-old military footlocker he found in a thrift shop in his town. After discovering it once belonged to Major Walter Joseph Daniels – a fi ghter pilot for the famous Flying Tigers during World War II, he shipped it to Saugus this week to the late hero’s family, where he says it belongs. Please see inside for more photos and stories about Daniels and the footlocker. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Carpenito Real Estate is proud to congratulate Lori Johnson As a Multi Million Dollar producer once again. Lori’s dedication to her profession has earned her this outstanding designation. Lori’s hard work is a testament to the commitment she gives every one of her clients. Her personality shines through and is a pleasure to work with! Call Lori today and see for yourself! She will not disappoint you! Lori can be reached at 781-718-7409 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 Is this year-round Saugus resident getting her bearings while she considers heading south ahead of this weekend’s deep freeze? That might not be a bad idea for this tufted titmouse sitting on the weathervane as the National Weather Service yesterday issued a Wind Chill Warning that could see temperatures dip to 6 degrees below zero overnight tonight and into the teens tomorrow. Please see inside for more photos and Laura Eisener’s “Saugus Gardens in the Winter.” (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) ANGELO’S A FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! 197 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht f th y View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. g Regular Unleaded $3.199 MidUnleaded $3.959 Super $4.099 Diesel Fuel $4.559 KERO By Container Only Heating Oil at the Pump DEF $4.759 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Sun. 9AM-5PM Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Condicioner! FLEET
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