1922
Alvin
2012
Alvin J Lerman
May 26, 1922 — March 20, 2012
Alvin was a Naval Aviator, an Officer and a Gentleman - whatever he did for the rest of his life, he always thought of himself as a fighter pilot.
He and his Escort Carrier squadron of torpedo bombers and fighter planes fought in a number of engagements in the South Pacific - late in World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal for his heroism and extra-ordinary achievement in aerial flight.
Al and Millie learned of Al's Squadron Reunions and they went to every one. One year the squadron invited the kids to the reunion and we were able to meet all the surviving members.
Al rarely met a stranger and he was an eternal optimist.
He was an active member of the B.P.O.E. for forty-nine years. Mayor Hudnut recognized his Elks' service for his involvement in the Indiana Soap Box Derby. He was also an Elks Chaplain.
He was a great Dad, Papaw and one of a kind, Uncle Al. He is already missed by his cat and the rest of his family, who knew him from his flying jacket, his double breasted suit and his singing at Seder.
He was loved by all who knew him and he always made us laugh.
Funeral services will be at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd., on Sunday, March 25th at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation's North Cemetery.
The family will be sitting shiva at the Lerman address following the services on Sunday.
He and his Escort Carrier squadron of torpedo bombers and fighter planes fought in a number of engagements in the South Pacific - late in World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal for his heroism and extra-ordinary achievement in aerial flight.
Al and Millie learned of Al's Squadron Reunions and they went to every one. One year the squadron invited the kids to the reunion and we were able to meet all the surviving members.
Al rarely met a stranger and he was an eternal optimist.
He was an active member of the B.P.O.E. for forty-nine years. Mayor Hudnut recognized his Elks' service for his involvement in the Indiana Soap Box Derby. He was also an Elks Chaplain.
He was a great Dad, Papaw and one of a kind, Uncle Al. He is already missed by his cat and the rest of his family, who knew him from his flying jacket, his double breasted suit and his singing at Seder.
He was loved by all who knew him and he always made us laugh.
Funeral services will be at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd., on Sunday, March 25th at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation's North Cemetery.
The family will be sitting shiva at the Lerman address following the services on Sunday.
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