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Offline ozrocker

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Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
« on: October 05, 2013, 06:57:58 PM »
He fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Passed away in NJ Hospital.

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/05/20834016-oldest-living-medal-of-honor-recipient-dies-at-age-96-in-new-jersey?lite


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Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2013, 08:04:24 PM »
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Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2013, 08:22:10 PM »
there had just been a post put up the other day on the nj2as facebook page, with his room number, and a phone number to call him. the poor guy had outlived all of his family, and friends. was gonna try to pay a visit to this hero, and hear some stories.

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Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2013, 10:57:41 PM »
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We are losing them fast.

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Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2013, 10:39:36 AM »
Cap, he didn't pass alone. Folks found out about him being in the hospital. He had a steady stream of visitors while he was there.

RIP Sir and thank you.  :salute
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Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2013, 01:46:33 PM »
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Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2013, 04:46:47 AM »
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Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2013, 05:35:56 AM »
:salute   R.I.P.
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Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2013, 05:47:24 AM »
R.I.P. :salute :salute :salute
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Re: Oldest MOH recipient dead at 96
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2013, 08:19:49 AM »
Cap, he didn't pass alone. Folks found out about him being in the hospital. He had a steady stream of visitors while he was there.

RIP Sir and thank you.  :salute

 i'm happy to hear that. no one should die alone, especially a true hero.
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