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Offline Wayout

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War Hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
« on: July 03, 2014, 09:03:54 AM »
Louis Zamperini, a member of the 1936 U.S. Olympic track and field team who survived repeated torture for two years as a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II, died Wednesday from pneumonia at the age of 97, his family announced.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Louis-Zamperini-Dies-War-Hero-Angelina-Jolie-Unbroken-Subject-265671781.html

His book "Unbroken" is an excellent read.  -Wayout
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Re: War Hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2014, 11:01:08 AM »
RIP Sir, you sure earned it.  :salute
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Re: War Hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2014, 11:45:19 AM »
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Re: War Hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2014, 12:54:54 PM »
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Re: War Hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2014, 03:29:09 PM »
The book "Unbroken" is a strong testament of endurance and forgiveness.

Many who suffered in the Japanese prison camp system came home very broken.  Many didn't make it home, ever.

 :salute to an Olympian, a warrior, and a truly great American.



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Re: War Hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2014, 10:13:52 PM »
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Re: War Hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2014, 01:20:04 AM »
One of the best books/stories I've ever had the pleasure of reading.  Absolutely amazing.

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