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Kevin Fischer is an award-winning veteran broadcaster who has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for nearly three decades.
Kevin, who is a legislative aide to state Sen. Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin), can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, “INTERchange,” on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, in Franklin.

It could only happen in the Army

By Kevin Fischer
Saturday, May 24 2008, 08:32 PM


Underneath the Army helmet is none other than Pvt. Elvis Presley as he arrived in Friedberg, West Germany, in October 1958.
Underneath the Army helmet is none other than Pvt. Elvis Presley as he arrived in Friedberg, West Germany, in October 1958.
Kansas City Star


On this Memorial Day weekend, remember Elivs was a great American, and a veteran.

During his stint in the Army, the greatest and most famous entertainer in the world served as a chauffeur.

From the Kansas City Star:


Fort Leavenworth deputy commander honored

Jack Walker, deputy to the garrison commander at Fort Leavenworth, doesn’t want to be known as the man Elvis Presley chauffeured.

Indeed, Walker’s 50-year career in the federal government earned him special recognition Thursday from Fort Leavenworth Commander Lt. Gen. William Caldwell.

Walker, 74, oversees the post’s day-to-day affairs. Before starting that job in 1985, his lengthy army career included a stint in 1958 at Fort Hood, Texas, where the young Presley drove Walker while undergoing basic training.

“I hope I have done something that warrants more on my tombstone than, ‘Elvis was his driver,’ ” he said.
Kansas City Star, 5/22/08



Oh, I don't know. Sounds pretty cool to me.



 


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