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RISHI SHARMA HONORS WORLD WAR II VETERANS

Oznell — Mon, 31 May 2021 01:12:37 GMT

As a teenager, Rishi Sharma was deeply moved by the sacrifice and service of World War II veterans, and concerned that their individual stories were disappearing quickly. As he tells it, he got on his bike and started pedaling to various retirement homes and facilities in his area, (somewhere in California, I think), and that grew into him travelling nationally and internationally, recording hundreds of accounts of these extraordinary survivors.

I love this guy! Now just 22, he's still at it. I've listened to extensive interviews with him, and you can feel the quality of his intelligence, and the extent to which he loves and honors these men. He has superior powers of empathy for what these soldiers have endured to sustain their country's and citizens' way of life, and he's bottomlessly grateful.

Here's a tiny snippet below of Rishi Sharma discussing his quest, but even more, including the priceless interviews, can be found at the site, Heroes of the Second World War.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsHbEGXhWjM

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just bee — Mon, 31 May 2021 01:17:53 GMT

Thanks so much for posting this, O. I heard a radio interview this week and wondered if anyone else was aware of his mission.

There are so few left.

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bmorechick — Mon, 31 May 2021 01:22:33 GMT

My dad is one of the half million WWII, Korean War vets still living. He's 95 and in good health, lives in his own apartment and walks everyday. My sisters and I are so lucky to still have him. We love him so much and are so very proud of him.

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spiderw — Mon, 31 May 2021 01:29:49 GMT

What an inspiration this young man is, caring enough about those who fought for their country, wanting to hear their stories and most of all not forget their sacrifice. I salute and applaud his quest to interview the WWII veterans and record them for history The most touching part is that he brings dignity, joy and a voice to the men and women who fought and their need to be heard.

God bless all of our veterans, they are heroes and so appreciated by all.

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NAES1 — Mon, 31 May 2021 03:26:19 GMT

Thank you, Oznell for this very touching story. @Oznell 5.30, 2021: Sunday.

Absolutely, "WE" would not be here if it was not for these HEROS 75 years ago.

They __did__ make a humongous difference in the world !

I signed the card.

Tomorrow I will be calling one well known hero in our town on Memorial Day, and will see him very soon.

He is bedridden.

We support him in every way possible. Again, thank you.

'B'

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Oznell — Mon, 31 May 2021 13:58:26 GMT

So true, @just bee , we're losing them every day, so many of these precious veterans now in their late 90's and 100's. Many of the ones Rishi recorded in the beginning would be gone by now, too. It explains some of the urgency of his undertaking. That particular video he made was in 2017, I think, and he's still going strong right up to this very moment, as you know. But at least the lost veterans' stories are now forever preserved for history.

I was astonished that Rishi said that, in his school district at least, the history of World War II in class is only lightly touched, and then it is only mostly about the ending of the War. Hoping that will change. The men who actually lived the war are so deeply valuable on so many levels, first as human beings, of course, but also as witnesses to what really happened, including witnesses to the horrors of concentration camps and the Holocaust.

@bmorechick, fantastic that you still have your Korean War vet Dad! How proud indeed you and your family must be of him.

@spiderw-- So well put! Just the way I feel, thank you for expressing that.

@NAES1, how wonderful that you are doing your part in supporting your war-hero friend! I'm not surprised that you would know and care about such an individual.

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Boomernichols — Mon, 31 May 2021 14:53:26 GMT

@bmorechick As well, you should be proud of him too! All gave some and some gave all!I had 4 uncles that served and they have all passed on, the last one died in 2010. Give your dad a big hug and tell him thanks much for his service.

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Boomernichols — Mon, 31 May 2021 14:58:53 GMT

@Oznell This is an admirable young man who is truly appreciative of the sacrifices made for our freedoms. Great stories to be shared! ALL GAVE SOME< SOME GAVE ALL.

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Oznell — Mon, 31 May 2021 20:36:39 GMT

Wow, @Boomernichols , four of your uncles! What an impressive legacy of service for your family.

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SouthernBee — Mon, 31 May 2021 20:54:19 GMT

@bmorechick : Thanks for sharing your father's history. I know that today is a Memorial Day to honor the ultimate sacrifice paid by so many. Please sometime when you see your Dad : Give him a gentle hug from me for his service. 🤗❤️🙏

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NAES1 — Mon, 31 May 2021 21:20:05 GMT

Thank you again, Oznell for posting this piece of history with one man in Remembrance.

My grandparents called it "Decoration Day".

There may have been many posters that missed this wonderful story from late Sunday;

May 30th, 2021, and would have missed this.

How Beautiful the word of FREEDOM rings out !

I often close off from my messages with -

| ~Pray For Our Country~ |

"... it takes only a few seconds for myself"...

@Oznell

May 31st, 2021

Monday

NAES

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cimeranrose — Mon, 31 May 2021 23:30:32 GMT

Thank you for sharing this amazing, heartwarming story @Oznell . What a nice and thoughtful young man - I'm sure he has a bright future ahead.

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Oznell — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 01:48:33 GMT

So agreed, @cimeranrose . When someone that young, as he was when he started, has that kind of sensitive appreciation for what we have, and the people who risked all to protect it, it just produces awe. When very young people have an unusual degree of discernment and gratitude, I tend to suspect there's a very good parental structure behind them.

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isaboo — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 03:00:48 GMT

Thank you for posting the story of this young man and some of the stories of our beloved vets. I heard him on Glen Beck last week and was so grateful and humbled by what he is doing.

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Oznell — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:23:00 GMT

@isaboo, so glad you had heard of it too, it's wonderful that more and more are aware of this extremely worthy effort!