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Quote by Michael E. Thornton

“It wasn't the Medal of Honor that changed my life. It was being in Vietnam itself. The close situations changed my whole way of thinking about my life. It showed me that things can disappear like the snap of your fingers. As a young guy you thought you were invincible and nothing could ever hurt you, and stuff like that, and living life to the fullest.”

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Michael E. Thornton

Michael E. Thornton, born on March 23, 1949, is a notable figure in an unknown field. more

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