Last surviving member of PT boat crew that saved Kennedy dies

The Greenville News ^ | November 27, 2013 | LYN RIDDLE

[Gay State Conservative]

We owe these guys (and gals) everything.Without their bravery and sacrifice the world would be a much,much,*much* uglier place today.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[headstamp 2]

I read that the average age of the D-day soldiers in 92 now.

[dayglored]

> The young men and women serving today are, indeed, some of our best and brightest.

Right you are, and I certainly didn't mean my comment to in any way reflect on our military -- they are proving every day that there are still Americans willing to work hard and risk all for freedom. As one who enjoys that freedom, I have nothing but the highest regard and appreciation for our troops.

My comments were directed at the large number of young Americans who seem only interested in acquiring shiny things, and slacking when they're not playing video games or texting friends.

> I believe that the key to finding the next “Greatest Generation” will be in the next tangible “Greatest Adversity”.

That's a very insightful observation. I agree.

[stylecouncilor]

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