The tortured soul lives alone.
90-year Ed Bray served in WW II and served in Normandy.
He’s covered this up for 80 years.
Join me in being inspired by Mr. Bray. I was moved…
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I cried…..it’s never too late!
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Yes, moving!
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Unfortunately, it’s saying we can’t look at this in Aus.
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Try this link:
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/wwii-veteran-wins-battle-against-lifelong-foe/
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loved his spirit and loved the reaction of the woman who helped him to change his life.
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Yes, both very moving….
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I guess we Canadians don’t rank either…not able to view in our country.
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Try this link Nat:
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/wwii-veteran-wins-battle-against-lifelong-foe/
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Awesome….incredible weight lifted off his shoulders, I’m sure. Love those who never give up!!
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Yes, you can feel the rock off his chest. What an amazing accomplishment.
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Amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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It is…thanks.
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Wow, so inspiring! One never knows what burdens people are carrying or what secrets they hide, does one?
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Yes, and something that most of us take for granted…(reading)
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What’s his message David? Can’t see the video in Oz…
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It’s ok, I followed the other link you gave..wonderful story x
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Great, glad you were able to see it. Here’s the link for others:
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/wwii-veteran-wins-battle-against-lifelong-foe/
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His smile at the end “get in there and learn baby” – I’m a sloppy mess..
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Yes, smiling. This clip evokes those feelings….sloppy ones.
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Very powerful! If you don’t mind I’ll post it later with your link in it.
Thanks for sharing this!
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Enjoy!
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Oh man, I’m blubbering. What a spirit, and God bless that teacher. When she started crying, I really lost it…..
I volunteered as an literacy tutor when I lived in Virginia and worked with a gentleman in his 50s who, much like Ed, had carried his secret for many years. The guy worked in a job where he had to consult technical manuals regularly, so he *memorized* them all–had his wife or one of his daughters read them to him repeatedly until he got them memorized. Can you imagine? His determination once he decided he wanted to learn to read was epic. It was an incredible learning lesson for me as well–something that I do all day, every day, that is a constant source of joy, was a HUGE obstacle for this guy. To this day, every time I pick up a book, I think of Nelson.
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Wow, amazing story Lori. Thanks so much for sharing. How incredible was this volunteer effort. Wow again.
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