WAAY 31 Hero Salute: Rothacker Smith

He served with the famed Buffalo Soldiers

And green.

Time now for our waay 31 hero salute.

This morning's salute goes out to world war ii army soldier rothacker smith "doc roc."

Doc roc served with the famed buffalo soldiers.

His daughter marcia hicks tells us her dad is her hero because he never stopped learning.

She tells us quote "he taught me to be open to new ideas, people, and experiences."

Marcia, thank you for allowing us to salute your hero, your father, doc roc... ... ad from all of us at waay 31, thank you doc roc for your service.

If you'd like to nominate someone you're proud of ... go to our website at waay tv dot com, click on waay 31 hero salute icon and send us a photo or video and let us know why you are