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FailureToCommunicate

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2. Harold Russell was my father's friend and board member

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Fri Sep 4, 2020, 09:16 PM

Sep 2020

of his disability organization. Russell was a great, and also funny guy. Always ready with a joke or self deprecating bon mot.

His acting in “Best Years of Our Lives” is so poignant, and earned him Oscars.

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Diary of a Sergeant, 1945 [View all] NurseJackie Sep 2020 OP

Timely choice. Harker Sep 2020 #1

Harold Russell was my father's friend and board member FailureToCommunicate Sep 2020 #2

That's where I first became aware of him... NurseJackie Sep 2020 #3

This scene that gets me every time. "I know what to say Homer. I love you, and FailureToCommunicate Sep 2020 #4

Thank you for sharing that... NurseJackie Sep 2020 #5