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Showing posts with label Memorial Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Memorial Day. Show all posts

Monday, May 30, 2011

Memorial Day & Louis Zamperini's Story (Unbroken)

Posted on 7:26 AM by Unknown
For those who have not yet read the book, Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand, I recommend taking a look at this Fox News Report... and then reading the book.  What a tremendous story of an American hero.  We at Bryant University bestowed upon him an Honorary Degree last weekend, and it was truly an honor to hear him speak to us.

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