103-year-old Bay Area Buffalo Soldier honored with self portrait

The Brief

  • Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay unveiled a portrait of Roy Caldwood, a Buffalo Soldier who served in World War II.
  • Maj. (ret) Mack Macksam said he wanted to create something special for Caldwood when he met him at the Army Ball.
  • Roy Caldwood said the portrait means a lot to him, his family and generation.

TAMPA, Fla. On Friday, the Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay unveiled a portrait of Roy Caldwood, a Buffalo Soldier who served in World War II.

What they’re saying:

For Caldwood, recognition isn’t needed. He said, “I don’t think I deserve all this.”

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