“What would you say to the man who saved your life?” With hero SMSgt (Ret) Tiwanda Griffin-Greer
Full episode releases 13 October here:
https://linktr.ee/HeroFront
The late Lt. Col. William “Bill” Schroeder.
was a special operations weather officer and the 342nd Training Squadron Commander at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland at the time of his death, was chosen for his heroism in service to others.
He was fatally wounded during a struggle with a gunman April 9, 2016. Schroeder placed himself between the armed individual and the squadron first sergeant, and his selfless actions saved the lives of fellow Airmen. Schroeder was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, with full military honors. He was posthumously awarded the Airman’s Medal, which is given to those who distinguish themselves by heroic acts outside of combat.
