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<p><a href="https://civitas.newsengin.com/gps2/" target="_blank">Bill O&#8217;Boyle&#8217;s article</a> featuring best-selling author Adam Makos was inspiring.</p><p>His newest book featuring Clarency Smoyer, an unsung hero from World War II, brought tears to my eyes. This story reminded me of some of the stories that my father used to tell my siblings and I regarding his experiences in World War II.</p><p>One such story occurred when my dad found a trip wire just moments before his comrades were due to enter the area, thus saving many lives. A small action with heroic consequences.</p><p>Another story included the twin brothers who refused to be separated and fought side by side while crossing the Rhine and were both ultimately killed in battle, taking care of each other till the end.</p><p>These men were all heroes and I wonder how many more World War II veterans are still out there. My dad will be 95 in July. He was one of the lucky ones who made it home and is still living to tell the incredible stories.</p><p>Praise, respect, gratitude and admiration to a generation of men and women who gave it all for their country and for us.</p><p>Thank you, World War II veterans and all veterans.</p><p><strong>Colleen Nearhouse</strong></p><p>Nanticoke</p><style>
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