The oldest, living Tuskegee Airmen (from the south side of Chicago) John "Captain Jack" Lyle has passed away at 98 years old.

According to The Trib Captain Jack was a decorated war hero who served in World War II with the Tuskegee Airmen. In 2007 he received the Congressional Gold Medal.

This Captain Jack is very alive, the most alive I've EVER been. Thanks for asking.

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