Tom Simmons receiving award at Mississippi State Senate

Gulfport  author Thomas E. Simmons, who wrote, The Man Called Brown Condor along with The Brown Condor, Escape from Archangel and Forgotten Heroes of World War II, was recently honored by the state Senate for his lifelong works and his legacy.

Best known for chronicling the legacy of Colonel John Charles Robinson of Gulfport, who is the subject of his book The Man Called Brown Condor:  The Forgotten History of an African American Fighter Pilot, was cited for his contributions to the literary world and his valor at telling the story of African American fighter pilots.

Standing left to right during the presentation of Senate Concurrent Resolution 573 are Representative Sonya Williams-Barnes, Senator Tommy Gollott, Senator John Horhn, Thomas E. Simmons, Senator Debbie Dawkins and Senator David Jordan.