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The Velveteen Ocelot

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3. Another sad, touching story about another "sucker."

Reply to NurseJackie (Original post)

Sat Sep 5, 2020, 01:31 PM

Sep 2020

My late uncle, who died just a couple of years ago, was in the Battle of the Bulge. He never talked about it. I guess he was a loser and a sucker, too.

I've loathed Trump with the fire of a thousand suns since he was elected, but this really tops everything.

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A fallen soldier's dog tags finally come home 75 years after the Battle of the Bulge [View all] NurseJackie Sep 2020 OP

K & R... Wounded Bear Sep 2020 #1

Damn...chill bumps Docreed2003 Sep 2020 #2

Another sad, touching story about another "sucker." The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #3

I also have a close relative who never talked about his experiences... NurseJackie Sep 2020 #4

My uncle served in WW I and was awarded COLGATE4 Sep 2020 #5

Something the Trumps of the world will never understand: duty, honor, love of country... Hekate Sep 2020 #6