[girlangler]

You all may remember my Vanity post about this man a while back. He's my fishing buddy, the one with cancer and unable to fish anymore.

The Vanity post about him is at:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1841255/posts

His local newspaper finally got around to publishing a story about my buddy, and I thought you'd all enjoy it.

[girlangler]

Thank you all for your kind words about Delbert. He truly is a wonderful man, has never sought any recognition for his sacrifice.

I’m printing out your comments to give to him on my next visit.

I can’t tell you how lucky I am to have spent lots of hours fishing with him. He used to not talk much about his experiences, but little by little he told me his story while we’d be fishing. He has cancer, and is growing weaker every day. The past year or so he has talked more about his experiences. I have a copy of the citation he received with his Silver Star. He also has a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

He told me they were on one of the islands and saw some “headhunters.” To hear and see these things was really something for a little country boy who’d never been more than 40 miles from his hometown.

[dennisw]

Just read your great vanity post

My prayers for this grand old veteran who was also yr fishing buddy

[an amused spectator]

Ping for Delbert and his "sweetest little mountain girl".

Thanks for letting us get to know of him.

[girlangler]

An update for all of you who commented on WWII hero Delbert Fellers.

He died last night (Memorial Day) at 9.p.m., will be buried with full military honors Thursday.

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Prayers for Mr. Fellers and you.