WWII vet and Hollywood actor Charles Darnay was stabbed eight times by enemy bayonets in combat. He incredibly killed them all. This weekend, Darnay received an award for his bravery sixty years ago. With every right to display the demeanor of a proud conquering hero, Darnay humbly and tearfully paid homage to his fallen brothers. Are such iron willed duty driven Americans becoming extinct? No, they are not. They are firmly entrenched in every branch of our U.S. Military.
The recurring theme in each program I watched was ordinary frighten men acting heroically; thrust into horrendous situations which tested their character and backbone. Enormous numbers died while survivors endured unimaginable pain and suffering. I couldn't help wondering. Could I have done it? Could I have measured up? By days end, I was emotionally spent, full of gratitude and feelings of inadequacy. These men truly were Great Americans to whom we owe a huge debt impossible to pay.
Thanks to their courage and sacrifices, knuckle heads can burn our flag, little girls can practice and become ballerinas and I can spend a Sunday afternoon vegging on my sofa. To all of our veterans and peerless military, I salute you and with utmost respect and gratitude thank you from the bottom of my heart. May God bless you and may God bless America!
Lloyd Marcus Deltona, FL
Are you sure you mean Charles Darnay? Wasn’t he a character in a Tale of Two Cities? Did you mean Charles Durning? Just wondering.
Indeed. But who is Charles Darnay (other than the hero in A Tale of Two Cities)?