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Old 05-08-2014, 01:19 PM
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One of mine at least. He's a wonderful and very kind man and he happens to be my daughters great grandfather, on her mothers side. I'm blessed to have him as a part of life.
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke-...a4bcf6878.html
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Old 05-08-2014, 10:13 PM
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This country needs more men like him.
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Great story. Thanks for sharing.

He looks great at 89!
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Old 05-09-2014, 12:18 PM
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Yes great story, love all vets...I have 89 yo uncle that served in Germany in WWII...still goes to the otb couple times a week. Has had surgery on all parts of his body...
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Old 05-09-2014, 12:24 PM
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One of mine at least. He's a wonderful and very kind man and he happens to be my daughters great grandfather, on her mothers side. I'm blessed to have him as a part of life.
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke-...a4bcf6878.html
That is the epitome of courage, and indeed a true hero God Bless him, and he does look great at 89!
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Old 05-09-2014, 12:39 PM
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Awesome Kev, a true hero!
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Old 05-09-2014, 12:40 PM
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One of mine at least. He's a wonderful and very kind man and he happens to be my daughters great grandfather, on her mothers side. I'm blessed to have him as a part of life.
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke-...a4bcf6878.html
tell him thanks for me.
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