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When Harmon was reported missing in action for a second time, it gave family and friends pause. The pilot had been profoundly lucky to survive the South American crash. Being shot down over China presented new challenges, namely an occupying Japanese army known for its brutal treatment of prisoners of war.

“They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but we’ve had more than our share,” Louis Harmon said.

U-M Athletic Director Fritz Crisler, who coached Harmon and was particularly close to him, kept vigil at the Harmon home on Vinewood. “I live in the hope that he is down and all right.”

A month earlier, the war had claimed Ohio State star quarterback Don Scott in a bomber crash; Iowa halfback Nile Kinnick, who won the Heisman a year before Harmon, was killed in a June training flight. The Michigan Daily wondered: Was Harmon’s disappearance an omen? “Fatalities have a peculiar tendency of coming in threes.”

Telegrams and letters poured into the Harmon home with words of support and encouragement. Harmon’s siblings returned home to support their parents, who atte

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University of Michigan Athletics

University of Michigan Hall of Honor

“Old 98” is Michigan’s first recipient of the Heisman Trophy (1940) and widely regarded as one of the greatest players in college football history. In addition to receiving the Heisman Trophy, Harmon was a two-time All American (1939-40), three-time All-Big Ten selection (1938-40), two-time Bo Schembechler award winner (1939-40), National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame inductee (1954) and State of Michigan Sports Hall of Fame inductee (1962). During his three seasons of varsity football, Harmon rushed for 2,134 yards, scored 33 touchdowns and tossed 16 touchdown passes. He was also a skilled defender, kicker and punter, and several times during his Michigan career Harmon played every minute of the game. His fame during his college days transcended sports, and he graced the cover of both TIME and LIFE magazines. After dominating in his final game as a Wolverine in a 40-0 victory over Ohio State, Harmon received a standing ovation from the Buckeye crowd. Michigan retired his iconic No. 98 jerse

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Bio-sketch

My Journey of Faith

My name is Tom Harmon, my loving wife Joyce and I have been married for forty-eight years. We have four children, and they are all are married. Our son Ben and his wife Carmen have four children, Natalie, Levi, Trever, and Joshua. Our daughter Ellen is married to Gabriel Morse, and they have seven children, Caleb, Benjamin, Morgan Anne, Isabelle, Elise, Sophia and Evangeline. Our son Brian is married to Kimberlee and they have six children, Ellianna, Eli, Titus, Isaac, Silas, Lydia, and Ezra. Our youngest daughter Lydia is married to Michael Baker they have four children, Matthew, Alexandria, Hudson, and Emma. All our children love the Lord and we thank God for His gracious hand upon us.

I grew up in a Christian home and trusted Christ at an early age. I regret to say that most of the early years of my journey I did not walk in the ways of the Lord. In High School I enjoyed football, basketball and track. Upon graduation from High School I attended Northern Michigan University on a four year full ride athletic scholarship. I played four years o