Comments on: R.I.P. Morris Magnuson

By: Jon Bernstein

Jon Bernstein — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 03:30:11 +0000

Godspeed Mr. Magnuson from one attack pilot to another. Rest in peace.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:08:03 +0000

Morrie Magnuson was a hero in every sense of the word. He was the guy at church that would anything and everything to help where he could. His wonderful smile and radiant personality glowed about him and he remembered who you were even after meeting you once. Morrie was such a vibrant, active man that you forgot that he was nearly 90! He will be missed by many of us who he helped during his years of service to others. Heaven is a better place with Morrie there.

By: John Mollison

John Mollison — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:52:36 +0000

Thank you for this excellent tribute.

For anyone interested in seeing more pictures of Morrie or learning about his airplane, they can go to my website – johnmollison.com – and click on the icon in the left column titled, “Capturing a Thunderbolt – the story of Maj Mac.”

Regardless, Morrie remains someone so many are grateful to have known.

By: Craig Crissman

Craig Crissman — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:17:26 +0000

I am 50 years old and still call him Mr Magnuson. Mr Magnuson was the superintendant at Brandon when I went there. I was a 16 year old kid who would walk down the hall and he would walk out of his office and I thought oh no there is the superintendant. He had that look on his face that, though he was in command he would still be approachable to talk to if you had a problem. I talked to him in later years and he was the nicest and most genuine person you could meet. Mr. Magnuson I only wish there were more of you in the education field. RIP

By: Cody Huisken

Cody Huisken — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:25:01 +0000

Just this article is inspiring and motivating. I can’t even began to imagine the positive ispiration and motivation that Morrie had on the lives of so many… Thoughts and prayers go out to the Magnuson family.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:24:40 +0000

What a wonderful man!

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:29:58 +0000

Wow, what a life! One can only hope to leave this world having touched the number of lives Mr. Magnuson did in his nearly nine decades. Well done, sir.

By: Linda R

Linda R — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:04:15 +0000

good story Doug! After seeing Morrie on KELO TV a few years back (I believe on Eye on KELO)my husband called Mr Magnuson to ask about a book he had written about his years serving our country, he explained that it was in manuscript form and he had just written it for his family. He invited us to stop at his home and pick up a copy to read and mail back to him when finished. A truly fine gentleman.Thank you Morrie, and all Vets for your service to our Great Country

By: Harvey Wollman

Harvey Wollman — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:12:44 +0000

What a joy to have known a truly humble man. In my years in the Senate Education Committee and events since I have to say a never met a more gracious person. Few of us could ever even come close to his life’s experiences but all of us can certainly learn from them. A truly remarkable South Dakotan. Harvey Wollman

By: Gene

Gene — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:05:14 +0000

I’ve known Morris for most of my life. He was a teacher and a great friend. The last time I talked to him was after KELO did a segment on my daughter and myself for playing Taps last Memorial Day. He called me and told me that he was proud to know me. RIP in peace my friend.
Gene