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1 posted on 07/03/2014 7:16:56 AM PDT by Pelham
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For any who have not read UNBROKEN, it's a heckuva story and Louis Zamperini was a great American. RIP.
2 posted on 07/03/2014 7:19:51 AM PDT by Rummyfan (Iraq: it's not about Iraq anymore, it's about the USA!)
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Our local hero. The municipal airport is “Zamperini Field”, and features a small display with his memorabilia.

RIP.


3 posted on 07/03/2014 7:24:13 AM PDT by married21 ( As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)
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Anyone have any idea how many war heroes came out of the 1936 Olympics? A freind of mine’s father wrestled in the 1936 olympics. He was on Doolittle's raid. There must be many more.
4 posted on 07/03/2014 7:25:34 AM PDT by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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Rest in peace, hero.


5 posted on 07/03/2014 7:25:42 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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I read “Unbroken” 2 years ago. Unbelievable story of a truly courageous man. There’s a special place in heaven for a man like this.


6 posted on 07/03/2014 7:26:55 AM PDT by albie
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I read his book about six months ago. Stories such as his amaze as pertains to the indomitability of the human spirit that exists within some people.

May he now rest in peace.


7 posted on 07/03/2014 7:36:22 AM PDT by Michael.SF. (I never thought anyone could make Jimmy Carter look good in comparisons)
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Heroes like this are hard to find anymore. RIP. He is with the Lord.


8 posted on 07/03/2014 7:42:24 AM PDT by OrangeHoof (Every time you say no to a liberal, you make the Baby Barack cry.)
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Look up “hero” and “greatest generation”. Zamperini’s photo will be there.


10 posted on 07/03/2014 7:47:59 AM PDT by llevrok (Straight. Since 1950.)
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After reading Unbroken I wanted to go meet him - what a riveting book about an extraordinary unforgettable man.


12 posted on 07/03/2014 8:12:40 AM PDT by Aria ( 2008 & 2012 weren't elections - they were coup d'etats.)
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Yes, the book IS inspiring....and Louis was NOT ashamed to share the story of the early years after the war—and how God used a sermon by Billy Graham to save his soul, his addiction to alcohol AND his marriage.

He was a godly man.

I hope Angelina Jolie tells that part of his story, too.


13 posted on 07/03/2014 8:16:47 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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He lived a truly amazing life.


14 posted on 07/03/2014 8:28:01 AM PDT by bubbacluck (America 180)
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Wow, and to think I have a hard time rolling out of bed some mornings.

Rest in Peace.


16 posted on 07/03/2014 8:52:48 AM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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