You May Not Know Who You Are Talking To.

Slipdigit · Oct 1, 2016

Perhaps it was the way he carried himself in an unassuming and humble manner, but day after day hundreds of Air Force Academy cadets would pass this janitor in the hall oblivious to the greatness that was among them.
In the mid-1970s, William Crawford might spend one day sweeping the halls and another cleaning the bathrooms, but it was a day approximately 30 years prior that would create for him a special place in the history of war. In 1943 in Italy, the only thing Private William Crawford was cleaning out was German machine gun nest and bunkers.
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https://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-war-ii/air-force-academy-janitor-medal-of_honor-x.html

OpanaPointer · Oct 1, 2016

"Them that talk the most likely did the least."

Skipper · Oct 1, 2016

So many Veterans kept humble their whole life.

OpanaPointer · Oct 1, 2016

Skipper said:

So many Veterans kept humble their whole life.
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Or suppress the memories. Studies have shown that getting it off one's chest is better for mental health for most people. I used to draw vets out, get them to tell me what haunted their dreams. It seemed to help.

Buten42 · Oct 1, 2016

Thanks for posting that Jeff, good read to start the day.

LRusso216 · Oct 1, 2016

Good story, Jeff.

KJ Jr · Oct 1, 2016

Thanks for sharing

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