A statement released by the family stated, “Mr. Hughes Van Ellis, 102, passed Mon. Oct. 9th at 11:30 am in Denver, Colorado. A loving family man, he was known as “Uncle Redd.” He was among the three last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the most horrific acts of racist terrorism on American soil. A WWII war veteran, Mr. Ellis, bravely served America, even as he spent a lifetime awaiting atonement related to the Tulsa Race Massacre.
Clare FM to broadcast documentary on 9/11 anniversary clareherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from clareherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Clare FM to broadcast power documentary on anniversary of 9/11 clareherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from clareherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.