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Title: War Hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
Post by: Wayout 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 (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

Title: Re: War Hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
Post by: Maverick on July 03, 2014, 11:01:08 AM

RIP Sir, you sure earned it.  :salute

Title: Re: War Hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
Post by: bortas1 on July 03, 2014, 11:45:19 AM

 :salute

Title: Re: War Hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
Post by: Dichotomy on July 03, 2014, 12:54:54 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: War Hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
Post by: Ratsy 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.

Title: Re: War Hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
Post by: Devil 505 on July 03, 2014, 10:13:52 PM

 :salute

Title: Re: War Hero, Olympian Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
Post by: AAJagerX on July 04, 2014, 01:20:04 AM

One of the best books/stories I've ever had the pleasure of reading.  Absolutely amazing.

 :salute