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Harold Hayes, Survivor of Secret World War II Odyssey, Dies at 94
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Harold Hayes, Survivor of Secret World War II Odyssey, Dies at 94
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Re: Harold Hayes, Survivor of Secret World War II Odyssey, Dies at 94
God speed Mr. Hays.
Over the last few days, I've been exchanging emails with Larry Kirby, who was my dad's platoon sergeant on Iwo Jima, and one of the 7 survivors of Cushman's Pocket, including my Dad. Mr Kirby was a scout sniper, and he made three amphibious assaults in the Pacific: Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima. He was wounded at Iwo, and was taken on a litter along with my dad and 4 others to the same aid station. His wounds were severe enough to earn him a trip stateside.
Today, Larry Kirby is a spry and active 92 years old. He is the primary care giver to an invalid wife es been married to his entire adult life, and he spends the rest of his time public speaking, and mentoring young combat vets who are recently home from Iraq and Afghanistan.
It's been just great talking with him.
Over the last few days, I've been exchanging emails with Larry Kirby, who was my dad's platoon sergeant on Iwo Jima, and one of the 7 survivors of Cushman's Pocket, including my Dad. Mr Kirby was a scout sniper, and he made three amphibious assaults in the Pacific: Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima. He was wounded at Iwo, and was taken on a litter along with my dad and 4 others to the same aid station. His wounds were severe enough to earn him a trip stateside.
Today, Larry Kirby is a spry and active 92 years old. He is the primary care giver to an invalid wife es been married to his entire adult life, and he spends the rest of his time public speaking, and mentoring young combat vets who are recently home from Iraq and Afghanistan.
It's been just great talking with him.
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Re: Harold Hayes, Survivor of Secret World War II Odyssey, Dies at 94
Sad to see another of the Greatest Generation leave us. Prayers for the family and friends of Mr. Hayes. Thanks for posting this.
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Re: Harold Hayes, Survivor of Secret World War II Odyssey, Dies at 94
I agree. There are so very, very few of them left on this earth. Let's cherish the heroes we still have, and remember those who have gone.puma guy wrote:Sad to see another of the Greatest Generation leave us. Prayers for the family and friends of Mr. Hayes. Thanks for posting this.
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Re: Harold Hayes, Survivor of Secret World War II Odyssey, Dies at 94
Wow, just wow. TAM, if you dont mind, if you think about it, would you tell Mr. Kirby there are folks out here that realize the sacrifices men like him have made for this country? And that this ol boy thanks him with all his heart for his service both in combat and at home? I wish him the best and glad to hear he is still active at the ripe young age of 92. And God speed to Mr Hays. It is sad we are losing that generation.The Annoyed Man wrote:God speed Mr. Hays.
Over the last few days, I've been exchanging emails with Larry Kirby, who was my dad's platoon sergeant on Iwo Jima, and one of the 7 survivors of Cushman's Pocket, including my Dad. Mr Kirby was a scout sniper, and he made three amphibious assaults in the Pacific: Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima. He was wounded at Iwo, and was taken on a litter along with my dad and 4 others to the same aid station. His wounds were severe enough to earn him a trip stateside.
Today, Larry Kirby is a spry and active 92 years old. He is the primary care giver to an invalid wife es been married to his entire adult life, and he spends the rest of his time public speaking, and mentoring young combat vets who are recently home from Iraq and Afghanistan.
It's been just great talking with him.
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I will certainly let him know. I just answered one of his emails not 10 minutes ago.Mxrdad wrote:Wow, just wow. TAM, if you dont mind, if you think about it, would you tell Mr. Kirby there are folks out here that realize the sacrifices men like him have made for this country? And that this ol boy thanks him with all his heart for his service both in combat and at home? I wish him the best and glad to hear he is still active at the ripe young age of 92. And God speed to Mr Hays. It is sad we are losing that generation.The Annoyed Man wrote:God speed Mr. Hays.
Over the last few days, I've been exchanging emails with Larry Kirby, who was my dad's platoon sergeant on Iwo Jima, and one of the 7 survivors of Cushman's Pocket, including my Dad. Mr Kirby was a scout sniper, and he made three amphibious assaults in the Pacific: Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima. He was wounded at Iwo, and was taken on a litter along with my dad and 4 others to the same aid station. His wounds were severe enough to earn him a trip stateside.
Today, Larry Kirby is a spry and active 92 years old. He is the primary care giver to an invalid wife es been married to his entire adult life, and he spends the rest of his time public speaking, and mentoring young combat vets who are recently home from Iraq and Afghanistan.
It's been just great talking with him.
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Re: Harold Hayes, Survivor of Secret World War II Odyssey, Dies at 94
Same goes for me, TAM.Mxrdad wrote:Wow, just wow. TAM, if you dont mind, if you think about it, would you tell Mr. Kirby there are folks out here that realize the sacrifices men like him have made for this country? And that this ol boy thanks him with all his heart for his service both in combat and at home? I wish him the best and glad to hear he is still active at the ripe young age of 92. And God speed to Mr Hays. It is sad we are losing that generation.The Annoyed Man wrote:God speed Mr. Hays.
Over the last few days, I've been exchanging emails with Larry Kirby, who was my dad's platoon sergeant on Iwo Jima, and one of the 7 survivors of Cushman's Pocket, including my Dad. Mr Kirby was a scout sniper, and he made three amphibious assaults in the Pacific: Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima. He was wounded at Iwo, and was taken on a litter along with my dad and 4 others to the same aid station. His wounds were severe enough to earn him a trip stateside.
Today, Larry Kirby is a spry and active 92 years old. He is the primary care giver to an invalid wife es been married to his entire adult life, and he spends the rest of his time public speaking, and mentoring young combat vets who are recently home from Iraq and Afghanistan.
It's been just great talking with him.
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Re: Harold Hayes, Survivor of Secret World War II Odyssey, Dies at 94
Yes.Mxrdad wrote:Wow, just wow. TAM, if you dont mind, if you think about it, would you tell Mr. Kirby there are folks out here that realize the sacrifices men like him have made for this country? And that this ol boy thanks him with all his heart for his service both in combat and at home? I wish him the best and glad to hear he is still active at the ripe young age of 92. And God speed to Mr Hays. It is sad we are losing that generation.The Annoyed Man wrote:God speed Mr. Hays.
Over the last few days, I've been exchanging emails with Larry Kirby, who was my dad's platoon sergeant on Iwo Jima, and one of the 7 survivors of Cushman's Pocket, including my Dad. Mr Kirby was a scout sniper, and he made three amphibious assaults in the Pacific: Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima. He was wounded at Iwo, and was taken on a litter along with my dad and 4 others to the same aid station. His wounds were severe enough to earn him a trip stateside.
Today, Larry Kirby is a spry and active 92 years old. He is the primary care giver to an invalid wife es been married to his entire adult life, and he spends the rest of his time public speaking, and mentoring young combat vets who are recently home from Iraq and Afghanistan.
It's been just great talking with him.
And if you have time, and he agrees, you should jot down his account of his experiences, and publish it, maybe as a Kindle book.
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