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Robert Bell's avatar

Great piece, JD Breen. You are a gifted writer.

JD Breen's avatar

Thank you, Robert. That’s very kind of you to say. Hope all is well.

Robert Bell's avatar

All good, thanks. I’ve meant to like and comment on many of your musings these past several years…they are all so insightful!

Jimm Roberts's avatar

In my long life, I've had the privilege to meet two individuals who were among the thousands of brave soldiers who were on Omaha Beach on D-Day

One was my college president, Earl Rudder, the commander of the unit that conquered Point du Hoc.

The other was the retired chairman of American International Group (AIG), Maurice Greenberg.

And only one survivor of the Bataan Death March, a neighbor, whose travails were horrific.

The bravery of these men and their colleagues -- all once young, soldiers all -- never ceases to astound me.

JD Breen's avatar

Well said, and what a privilege for you to have met those men.

Alan Henry Buckley's avatar

A powerful written report of that amazing historical event...