In the years that followed, more destructive weapons were developed, and two Super Powers pointed them at each other during the Cold War. Tens of thousands of people died instantly and more died from the radioactive effects. Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk was the last surviving crew member of the Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and introduced the world to nuclear weapons.
What could lead to such hatred toward an elderly man who had just passed away? However, something told me that I needed to read these. Everyone has opinions about the news of the world, and Twitter provides a platform for sharing.
When the news of his death came over the Associated Press Twitter feed, I read the article and read the replies by people in the Twitterverse.
The widower was retired from the DuPont Corporation and left behind a loving family. A few days ago, a 93-year old man passed away in Georgia.
