Young soldiers turn into old friends for Lavonia’s Cole
A photo of Tommy Cole with his friends Bill Austin and Ron Burdette lies on a table with letters he wrote to his future wife Trish while serving in Korea during the Korean War.
By Charlie Eavenson
Staff Writer
LAVONIA – Old friends are treasured possessions. Old Army buddies from 70 years ago may be the gold standard.
Just ask Tommy Cole of Lavonia about the bond that for…
