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I saw a friend of mine today who was a replacement after D-Day, but saw everything after that through the Bulge. The only way you'd know he was a veteran was the miniature CIB on his collar. We'd talked about it before, but I thought that I'd thank him again. He's using a walker and moves a bit slower. But he's still got that "infantryman's look". Always has a quick smile, always comments on what a great day it is, and I've never heard him complain a whit about anything. He's truly an amazing guy.
I guess they all were back then, or at least they seem to be. Having seen a scuffle or two, I still can't imagine what they faced as they set out against Fortress Europe and an enemy that was both skilled and determined. I stand in awe at each one of them. Its amazing what we owe to them.
Bless'm all. Every last one of them.
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"If we lose freedom here, there's no place to escape to. This is the last stand on earth."
RWR
"If it neither breaks my leg nor picks my pocket, what difference does it make to me?"
TJ
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