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Iwillnevergiveup

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26. It's hard to imagine

Reply to ColesCountyDem (Original post)

Fri Nov 29, 2013, 10:57 PM

Nov 2013

which of you was more touched by this encounter, but I tend to think it meant the world to both of you. Talk about putting things in perspective...it's a moment neither of you will ever forget.
CCD, a written copy of this recounting should be included along with any resume you turn in. It tells any prospective employer about your character and values. Thank you so much for posting.

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A 90 year-old WW2 vet moved me to tears yesterday, and I'm so glad he did! [View all] ColesCountyDem Nov 2013 OP

Wow, what a wonderful story - now I have to go dry my eyes. Thanks for sharing! arthritisR_US Nov 2013 #1

What a wonderful story! alfie Nov 2013 #2

What a terrific story! Suich Nov 2013 #3

Thank you for sharing~ sheshe2 Nov 2013 #4

Thank you for this. 840high Nov 2013 #5

Wow. Neat story! PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #6

What an amazing story! n/t Triana Nov 2013 #7

Wonderful story. brer cat Nov 2013 #8

Well, that was a pretty touching story. Curmudgeoness Nov 2013 #9

A flight instructor I had for a while was a B-17 pilot during WWII Major Nikon Nov 2013 #10

Wonderful story. Jetboy Nov 2013 #11

OMG. Ilsa Nov 2013 #12

I can imagine how it brought you to tears, ColesCounty.. Cha Nov 2013 #13

Wow earthbot1 Nov 2013 #14

What an amazing gift!!! blaze Nov 2013 #15

Thanks CCD for the history and how people are not forgotten. Tears here, too, I'll leave it at that. freshwest Nov 2013 #16

What a fantastic story!!!! Wow, thanks for sharing it, ColesCountyDem!!! calimary Nov 2013 #17

Wonderful story, thank you for sharing it and Packerowner740 Nov 2013 #18

What a beautiful story TuxedoKat Nov 2013 #19

My throat hurts. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2013 #20

thank you so much for sharing this truly wonderful event with us, ccd. niyad Nov 2013 #21

what a beautiful present he gave you... Dana Enos Nov 2013 #22

Across the years and through the lives. Imagine the sequence of events that brought this gift to you NBachers Nov 2013 #23

... ancianita Nov 2013 #24

Okay, now you have me doing it. n/t lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #25

It's hard to imagine Iwillnevergiveup Nov 2013 #26

what a great story JI7 Nov 2013 #27

Tears in my eyes too. beveeheart Nov 2013 #28

Wow... bearssoapbox Nov 2013 #29

Your story moved me to tears as well. What a wonderful man to have never forgotten and to have Liberal In Red State Nov 2013 #30

Proud to be the 100th Rec ... Martin Eden Nov 2013 #31

OMG libodem Nov 2013 #32

Wonderful story! therehegoes Nov 2013 #33

Vintage aircraft are really cool... adavid Nov 2013 #34

Excellent story! kag Nov 2013 #35

What a wonderful story! mike dub Nov 2013 #36

I just love those kinds of stories!! Playinghardball Nov 2013 #37

:) shenmue Nov 2013 #38

Thank you! Beautiful story. I'm so glad the old man found you! mountain grammy Nov 2013 #39

thank you G_j Nov 2013 #40

The next time I have a beer I am going to raise it to Ralph and Mr. Reynolds. grantcart Nov 2013 #41

You just warmed my heart. babylonsister Nov 2013 #42

This is the best thread I have ever read on DU. Jenoch Nov 2013 #43

Thank you all! ColesCountyDem Nov 2013 #44