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Unlikely Hero


 
  Unlikely Hero
Unlikely Hero
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The extraordinary story of this man's bravery was told in a documentary at 2:00 AM, beginning Memorial Day on an inspiring note.
Per the Internet:"Desmond Doss is the only person to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for non-combat achievements in World War II, and the first conscientious objector to receive the medal. As a medic in the Army’s 77th Infantry Division, he single-handedly brought 75 wounded troops to safety while under constant fire on Okinawa on May 5, 1945 .He received the military’s highest award from President Harry Truman on Oct. 12, 1945. The Army had estimated the number of men Doss saved on that day in May at 100, though the humble Doss stated that it couldn’t have been more than 50. The Army decided to split the difference, and put 75 on his citation. "

Mary K. Robison

  
 
 

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The truly incredible part of that story is that he came out of the rescue without a scratch on him. He was badly wounded in another battle, but told the other medic to take care of another wounded soldier first.
I'm clearly not a collage expert, but his story was just too fascinating not to display several images, all from the TV, except the Truman photo.


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May 26, 2014

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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Tammy M. Anderson's Gallery 		  Beautiful dedication and capture. A hero for sure. Thanks for making us aware of this wonderful man and his story.


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May 26, 2014

 
- Michele Peterson

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Michele Peterson's Gallery 		  Neat story, thanks for sharing!


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May 26, 2014

 

Joy Rector 		  beautiful


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May 26, 2014

 

Wm Nosal 		  Beautiful Dedication and Image. A Hero For Sure.
Wonderful Collage, Mary!


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May 26, 2014

 

Mary K. Robison 		  Thank you for commenting, Tammy, Michele, Joy, and Wm. I appreciate it!


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May 27, 2014

 

Ellen Hodges 		  Super capture and story, Mary! amazing that you got such an incredible collage from the source you mentioned! Wow!!


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May 27, 2014

 

Mary K. Robison 		  Thank you, Ellen!


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May 28, 2014

 

Tiia Vissak 		  well done!


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May 30, 2014

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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Deborah C. Lewinson's Gallery 		  Excellent and moving presentation and dedication, Mary!

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May 30, 2014

 
- Teresa Burnett

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Teresa Burnett's Gallery 		  What an amazing story and perfect dedication for Memorial Day, Mary!!


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May 30, 2014

 
- Laura E. Swan

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Laura E. Swan's Gallery 		  Wow. Amazing. Just imagine the courage it took to do what he did.

I don't believe in war but I know there is a time and a place for it. I just wish there never had to be such a thing.

True hero's and we must be full of care not to forget them!

Thank you for introducing him to me, Mare.

What a wonderful person to choose to dedicate Memorial Day to in your heart and now in ours.

Great Collage!

-Pommy Doodle Dandy :)


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May 31, 2014

 

John Connolly 		  An amazing story and great dedication Mary! A superb presentation!


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June 02, 2014

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer 		  WOW! That is quite an achievement, Mary.
Thank you for telling his story on BP.


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June 06, 2014

 
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