Pitts: Zack Walker Jr. was a proud Montford Point Marine to the end
Zack Walker Jr. packed his suitcase on Sunday, July 7, in the bedroom of the Fayetteville home he shared with his younger daughter, Vicky Walker.On top of the suitcase, he had placed his plaques and awards noting his service as a Montford Point Marine during World War II. The all-African-American unit played a key role in integrating the U.S. Armed Forces. One of the medals was the Congressional Gold Medal for his service.“I’m going home,” he said to his […]
