Jim Carroll - WWII Paratrooper in Normandy Honored Today in MN

[Rossi]

Was able to see this live today here in MN. See video of Jim Carroll Honored with medal from France. He was a paratrooper who was 18 and dropped into Normandy. End of video talks about every Sunday in his 90's he goes and puts flowers on his bride's grave site. Hope you enjoy the short video.

World War II veteran Jim Carroll honored by Amy Klobuchar - KMSP-TV

[cricketchris1944]

Good stuff.
chris

[Rossi]

Thanks Chris...

Still think they will go down as the greatest generation ever. Have a good night!

Rossi

Good stuff.
chris

[Chopperman]

I saw a story about this on Sunday. The day before the ceremony.
He said that if he were to accept the medal, it would be to honor
his friends that had were not around anymore to accept theirs,

[reneblacky]

Nice one

[AZPhil]

Thank You Kirk for sharing that fantastic story of a GREAT Man!!!!
It is also wonderful that he was given this award while he is still living. He really knows We still appreciate what he did for our and their country.

Semper Fi
Phil

[Rossi]

Amen Brother Phil!!! Preach it bro!

UOTE=AZPhil;1332575]Thank You Kirk for sharing that fantastic story of a GREAT Man!!!!
It is also wonderful that he was given this award while he is still living. He really knows We still appreciate what he did for our and their country.

Semper Fi
Phil[/QUOTE]

[slados28]

Imagine that... 18 years "old" parachuting from a plane only to land in totally foreign and hostile enemy territory. The mind reels.