Air Force Veteran and NY Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Dies

It is with profound sadness that we have just learned that Yankees owner George Steinbrenner’s died this morning at the age of 80. Steinbrenner, a Veteran of the US Air Force, had been principal owner of the Yankees since 1973.
 
A devoutly patriotic man and past chairman of the US Olympic Committee Foundation, whose birthday is on Independence Day, he and his team have been strong supporters of all who serve for many years. News of his passing just crossed the wires this morning.
 
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Steinbrenner and Yankee families. He served with distinction in so many ways.