HE ALSO SERVED
Oct 30, 2020
2 minutes
by Thomas D. McDougall
*Motto of the Pennsylvania National Guard
In today’s society, we use the term “hero” all too frequently. Nearly anyone who serves in the military or is a first responder is called a “hero.” Most (like myself) are glad to have never seen combat.
During WWII, the term “hero” was rarely used except to describe the most highly decorated combat veterans. Over sixteen million men and
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