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Central Ohio Veterans
We honor Central Ohio veterans through their stories and experiences. Learn about Camp Willis, a training camp for troops on the land where Upper Arlington was later established. See the story of Frank Higgs, the inspiration for a character in local comic strip “Terry and the Pirates.” Hear about the student veteran experience, and watch as […]
Terry and the Pirates
Hear the story of Frank Higgs, a Grandview Heights native, who was the inspiration for character Dude Hennick in Terry and the Pirates, by local cartoonist Milton Caniff.
Web Exclusive: Terry and the Pirates Love Story
For the comic strip Terry and the Pirates, local cartoonist Milton Caniff based his character Dude Hennick on a real-life friend, Frank Higgs, whom he met at Ohio State University. In the comic strip, Dude had a relationship with Raven Sherman that captivated its readers.