Rosa King King went to school with Richard Penniman (Little Richard). Rosa King Rosa King (March 14, 1939 – December 12, 2000) was an American jazz and blues saxophonist and singer who made her fame in Amsterdam. King was born in Macon, Georgia. During her career, she worked with Ben E. King, Cab Calloway, Eric Burdon, and Sly Hampton. Her reputation was boosted by a tenor sax battle with Stan Getz at the North Sea Jazz Festival in 1978. She appeared on the TV show "Sesame Street" and in European television shows, as well as the cult film "Comeback" by Eric Burdon.
Richard Wayne Suesens awarded the Navy Cross posthumously. USS Richard W. Suesens (DE-342) was named in his honor. She was laid down 1 November 1943 by the Consolidated Steel Co., Ltd., Orange, Texas; launched 11 January 1944; sponsored by Mrs. R. W. Suesens, widow of "Lieutenant (junior grade) Suesens"; and commissioned 26 April 1944, Lt. Comdr. Milford McQuilkin in command. Richard Wayne Suesens Richard Wayne Suesens was born 30 April 1915 at Burlington, Iowa. "Suesens" enlisted in the Naval Reserve 31 May 1938. Appointed Aviation Cadet 4 October 1938 and commissioned ensign 15 October 1939, he reported for duty in Torpedo Squadron 3,