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bblhead672
05-14-2019, 09:49
Nation's oldest Medal of Honor recipient, who fell on German grenade, dies at 98 (https://www.foxnews.com/us/nations-oldest-medal-of-honor-recipient-who-fell-on-german-grenade-dies-at-98)

Maxwell was a 24-year-old communication platoon lineman in 1944 when he dived onto the grenade, using an Army blanket as protection.

His split-second act of heroism left him with permanent injuries.

Rest in peace sir! You've earned your rest.

The Reaper
05-14-2019, 10:56
RIP, Sir.

Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice.

Your work is done here. You will not be forgotten.

TR

rsdengler
05-14-2019, 11:14
What an exceptional gentleman; rest in peace.

Sohei
05-14-2019, 14:04
Rest In Peace, Sir and thank you for your service and sacrifice!

May you and your deeds never be forgotten....

SF_BHT
05-14-2019, 16:20
Rest In Peace....

cbtengr
05-14-2019, 16:40
RIP !

Joker
05-14-2019, 19:42
Rest in Peace.

Thanks for your dedicated service.

Justinmd
05-14-2019, 23:00
Godspeed Sir.

JJ_BPK
05-15-2019, 05:22
RIP Warrior, Vaya con Dios
:(

Swoop
05-15-2019, 05:34
Rest In Peace

DOL

TOMAHAWK9521
05-15-2019, 08:57
Rest In Peace, Sir. God Bless.

tom kelly
05-16-2019, 16:29
REST IN PEACE, SIR.