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In reply to the discussion: A 90 year-old WW2 vet moved me to tears yesterday, and I'm so glad he did! [View all]kag
(4,079 posts)35. Excellent story!
And extremely well written!
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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
Thanks CCD for the history and how people are not forgotten. Tears here, too, I'll leave it at that.
freshwest
Nov 2013
#16
Across the years and through the lives. Imagine the sequence of events that brought this gift to you
NBachers
Nov 2013
#23
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
The next time I have a beer I am going to raise it to Ralph and Mr. Reynolds.
grantcart
Nov 2013
#41