A Real Hero

2/24/08 | 60Gunner

[60Gunner]

Meeting a REAL hero ping!

[Huntress]

Thanks for posting, 60Gunner. What happened to this gentleman?

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Blurry very blurry.Thanks for posting gunner.

[libertylover]

I just finished reading a book called, “Bomber Pilot” by Philip Ardery, where he gives a first-hand description of that raid and others from North Africa and also raids over Germany from England. Very good book.

[wtc911]

My dad was a side gunner flying first out of Tunisia then Italy. Not on the Ploesti raid though.

[CaliGirl-R]

Can you add me to your ping list? Sniffle, Thanks, Sniffle

My 19 yo daughter is starting school soon to be an ER nurse. It makes me proud.

[Old Sarge]

"How can you thank me after all you have done for me?"
He took my hand in his big paw, and answered simply, "You remember."

That's all we ever want.

[Old Sarge]

Pingeroo, ladies.

[kevinm13]

Thanks for posting. From the sounds of your history, you probably have lots of stories from your own experiences and those told to you by hero patients. God Bless You in all you do and please write more.

[StarCMC]

Thanks for the ping Sarge. *Sniff*

[cyclotic]

A few years ago, I was asked to drive a busload of about 30 VFW members to the start of a parade. As they got off the bus dressed in old uniforms and VFW hats holding shiny M1’s, they all thanked me for driving them 3 miles in a stupid bus. I told them that I couldn’t accept their thanks cause I owe them far more.

[Auntie Mame]

Would you add me to your ping list please?

[verum ago]

I used to work in an old folks home... lots of stories of WWII; most of the men in there were Marines and Navy who'd served over in the Pacific. Some of them had moved inland because they couldn't stand the sight of a beach.

One of the couples, right before they both died within about a month of each other, celebrated their 72^nd wedding anniversary...

[Just another Joe]

Meeting a REAL hero ping!

Yes, the REAL heros are those that have served in combat and those that still do.
And almost invariably, they will not talk about it in a boasting or bragging manner. If you ask they will tell you what it was like for them but they don't volunteer the information because many times it does bring back memories they would rather not remember all the time.

[b9]

Ping to a great patriotic post by a master story teller.

If you haven’t had the privilege yet of reading 60gunner’s ER stories, you’re in for a treat.

[mcshot]

Blurry indeed. Oh what a loss we are experiencing as these gentlemen depart us to return to our Savior, family and friends.
God Bless them.

[Volunteer]

Thanks for making me cry at work.

God bless you for serving a hero. We need them now more than ever.

[gardengirl]

Another great story! Thanks! My kids tease me because I have so many old friends, but I love to listen to them and their stories.

Have you thought any more about doing your book? You really should. You’re in a position to capture these stories and memories, and you obviously have a great rapport with your patients.

I get teased alot about my overwhelming curiosity—if I was a cat I’d have long been dead! How else can you find out anything?! I hear the neatest stories because I am curious, and I enjoy listening to people.

Will you add me to your ping list, please? Thanks!

[jazusamo]

A great article for a great American, one of many. Thanks!