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Tag Archives: Vancouver
“The One I Didn’t Shoot Down!”
The New York Post tells the remarkable story of World War II American bomber pilot Charlie Brown and German Luftwaffe ace Franz Stigler, who instead of shooting down Brown’s crippled plane, flew alongside it and saluted. The story comes from … Continue reading →
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Tagged ace, “A Higher Call, ” Adam Makos, bomber, brothers, Charlie Brown, died obituaries, England, fighter, fighter pilots, Franz Stigler, German, honor, humanity, Knight’s Cross, Larry Alexander, Luftwaffe, men, New York Post, newsletter, obsessed, prisoner, special brothers, Sweden, terrified, Vancouver, World War II, wounded, WWII
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Rescuer Gets Rescued
A 17-year old boy who had recently beeen trained as a swimming pool lifeguard risked his own life to save a 12-year old boy from drowning in the ocean. He ended up getting a nearly $2600 bill from the hospital … Continue reading →
Posted in Choices, Courage, Generosity, Stories That Touched Me, Vids & Stories That Touched Me
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Tagged 17-year old, boy, breakers, Eagle Scout, heavy swells, John Clark, KOIN-TV, lifeguard, ocean, trained, Vancouver
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