Lawrence N. Guarino

Lawrence N. "Larry" Guarino (born April 16, 1922) is a former U.S. Air Force officer, and veteran of three wars. Shot down on his 50th combat mission, he spent more than 8 years as a prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War and earned the Air Force Cross. As a POW at the Hanoi Hilton, he shared a cell with John McCain, future senior United States Senator from Arizona and Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election. He authored A P.O.W.’s STORY: 2801 Days in Hanoi about his experiences in captivity. Colonel Guarino retired to Satellite Beach and Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.