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Thank You Chief Finn For Your Service
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dcmacdaddy
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May 27, 2010, 08:46 PM
 
Just saw this and thought others should see it as well. When you read what this guy did during the attack on Pearl Harbor you will get a better understanding of the type of actions performed by Medal of Honor recipients.

John W. Finn, 100, Dies - Received Pearl Harbor Medal - Obituary - NYTimes.com
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May 27, 2010, 09:45 PM
 
interesting story, wow.
     
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May 27, 2010, 10:10 PM
 
Originally Posted by dcmacdaddy View Post
Just saw this and thought others should see it as well. When you read what this guy did during the attack on Pearl Harbor you will get a better understanding of the type of actions performed by Medal of Honor recipients.

John W. Finn, 100, Dies - Received Pearl Harbor Medal - Obituary - NYTimes.com
These guys were top-notch. Nice catch dc.
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May 28, 2010, 12:10 AM
 
Fair winds and following seas, sailor. Rest in peace and thank you for your service.
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May 28, 2010, 01:09 AM
 
“I liked it especially,” he said, “because I got to kiss all those pretty little movie actresses.”

Sounds like one hell of a rascal. We need more heroes like that in the world.
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May 28, 2010, 01:10 AM
 
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Fair winds and following seas, sailor. Rest in peace and thank you for your service.
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May 28, 2010, 03:21 PM
 
Originally Posted by Shaddim View Post
“I liked it especially,” he said, “because I got to kiss all those pretty little movie actresses.”

Sounds like one hell of a rascal. We need more heroes like that in the world.
Great story. Shows how so many in "the Greatest Generation" were different from so many of us today.
     
   
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