98 years old from Capitan, New Mexico
After almost 70 years, and on his 98th birthday, Sgt. Virgil Wallace, a survivor of the Battan Death March, has been awarded the Bronze Star for his service.
You can read more here.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.
Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look
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Christopher Lee (Kawaistiyowa)
Conservative/Geek/Soccer Fan/Music Addict/Awesome Dude
If You Can't Do Something Smart, Do Something Right
It's about time. This shouldn't ever happen to our heroes. They should receive the honors they have earned quickly. not decades later. Just saying.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific day Mike. :)
Sandee,I agree,sadly feet are drogged so long that sometimes our heroes don't recive the awards at all.
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