With a just handful of Captain Olsons, the Germans would probably have won the war. Thank God that he was born an American.
Also, happy 242nd birthday to the U.S. Navy.
1 posted on
10/13/2017 7:32:51 AM PDT by
fugazi
To: fugazi
Looks like Capt. Olson led the proverbial “charmed life” ... until he got kilt.
It’s also reported that Winston Churchill, on first seeing Claire Chennault, not even knowing who he was, said “I’m glad he’s on our side”.
2 posted on
10/13/2017 7:41:33 AM PDT by
DuncanWaring
(The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
To: fugazi
Although I served during the Vietnam era I was never ordered anywhere near SE Asia.But I must admit that I have,in recent years,wondered how I would have handled it if I had been ordered there.Would I have served honorably? Would I,if circumstances demanded it,acted courageously?
I wish I could honestly say...at least to the second question..."absolutely".But I can't.
Men who earn medals for exceptional bravery in combat, who show bravery in the face of danger,amaze me...and make me feel small.
To: fugazi
9 posted on
10/13/2017 9:24:45 AM PDT by
Grampa Dave
(Now, that Trump is kicking their asses, they, ______________, want to quit. (Fill in the blank!))
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